That maroon jacket is killer!!!My collection of vintage wool jackets is about to go up to 6 View attachment 641171 View attachment 641172
2 beautiesMy collection of vintage wool jackets is about to go up to 6 View attachment 641171 View attachment 641172
I'm up to a 10 in envy! Beautiful jackets. You know my admiration for these short wool half-belts. The brown jacket seems similar to a Hercules I own. Your jacket is an old one. There is a date on those grommet zippers, just look. It is small. 2 numbers the second is year. The second appears to have a Sunrise Box with the date cade.My collection of vintage wool jackets is about to go up to 6 View attachment 641171 View attachment 641172
Thanks! I really love maroon/burgundy so I could not pass this one up. I'm very excited!That maroon jacket is killer!!!
Unfortunately the zippers are both repros. The originals had to be replaced and the price was appropriate given that fact. He said he believes it's a late 30s or more likely early 40s Sears Hercules and you seem to have a similar thought in mind which makes me excited as I haven't had a Hercules wool yet.I'm up to a 10 in envy! Beautiful jackets. You know my admiration for these short wool half-belts. The brown jacket seems similar to a Hercules I own. Your jacket is an old one. There is a date on those grommet zippers, just look. It is small. 2 numbers the second is year. The second appears to have a Sunrise Box with the date cade.
The grommet zipper was replaced by the sunrise set up. the used this style for several years. The pulls are exquisite.
I'm excited!
I will look up my brown.
Mine measures 24 inches in the back. I looked through several Sears catalogs for similar jacket and they are all listed as 30 inches,It’s about 28 inches from the collar. Here’s a quick picture to show how it wears View attachment 640739
Unfortunately the zippers are both repros. The originals had to be replaced and the price was appropriate given that fact. He said he believes it's a late 30s or more likely early 40s Sears Hercules and you seem to have a similar thought in mind which makes me excited as I haven't had a Hercules wool yet.
I may have to have the sleeves and body of the brown one shortened. It's already got replacement zippers so I won't feel too bad and it should be an easy job
Thanks for the info! The replacement zipper seems nice. I'm only concerned about the length on me at this pointOk, then the brown is mostly likely a Hercules labeled jacket. I recall it is a bit longer. I would not be concerned with a nicely replaced period correct reproduction zipper. Look forward to more.
Mine measures 24 inches in the back. I looked through several Sears catalogs for similar jacket and they are all listed as 30 inches,
Just Beautiful. Could easily be from the 1920s.
This is from the 1928 catalog
Wow incredible! Wouldn’t be surprised if I measured slightly off and it is 30 inches. Thanks for the researchMine measures 24 inches in the back. I looked through several Sears catalogs for similar jacket and they are all listed as 30 inches,
Just Beautiful. Could easily be from the 1920s.
This is from the 1928 catalog
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I found a similar jacket in the 1930 Shanhouse catalog. They are listed as 30 inches also. I will get of mine. I was surprised it is that short. A very fitted jacket with a flair. It does need some work.Wow incredible! Wouldn’t be surprised if I measured slightly off and it is 30 inches. Thanks for the research
Dwelled on this and you’re right.Keep it, at least for a while. I had a pair of insanely well fitting white leather pants that I stupidly sold. Decision I regret ever since because I once combo'd them with a white Johnson Leathers cafe racer and it was an outfit that I loved but wasn't mentally ready for. With the Perfecto, it would've been even cooler.
White leather is spectacular but immune to any connotation usually associated with black leather.
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A serious cool belt. The brass buckle will age beautifully. Excellent leather does not stretch.New (used) belt by tenjin works. North of 5mm thicc. The buckle is cast and hand finished.
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