trentstanton
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Is the best way to clean these peacoats just to take them to a dry cleaner? Anything you can do about a lumpy lapel? Lay a book on it?
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Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat
- Thread starter Matt Jones
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So if the “ Naval clothing Depot” lasted till 1950-51, then this label can only ensure a 2-3 year range, not exactly 1949
I am a believer of wet cleaning. Soak flat in tub w warm water & shampoo for 30 minutes. Brush the collar and sleeve ends with soft brush. Press with bear foot while it’s staying flat. Rinse w shower. Apply conditioner and rinse again. Soak in fresh water for another 30 minutes. Laying flat on beech chair and fan blowing dry. finishing with a sun bath. Iron with a cotton r shirt on top of coat. Came out great .wet washing will get rid of 90% of wrinkles
Dudley
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Dry cleaning is a process that will minimize shrink, and create a more pressed look. I wouldn't do it often, but to revive the jacket to fresh, that is what I have had good experience with.
trentstanton
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Good deal. I'll probably take it for one initial dry cleaning and call it there.
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Yes, it will definitely revive the coat.
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A good price on this one. Probably because it is so small–a size 36.
trentstanton
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Wow! Is that how much the 8 buttons go for or is this person out of their mind?
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Didn't see a price on it, but it is size 34 which is not a sought after size.
trentstanton
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They are asking nearly 600 for it which seems ridiculous.
Dudley
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I just sold an excellent condition 36 8 button with surviving neck size tag like this one for $120. I purchased a similar in a 38 for $80. Be patient and negotiate. Sellers post high but come down to make you feel good
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Trentstanton: over twice what it should be, especially as it is a size 34.
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You can't have too many WWII coats. They are getting more rare and more expensive every year.
I had two and gave one to a friend of mine who had been looking for one for about a year. Fortunately, we are the same size.
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That's my feeling. I will continue to buy them if they are an okay price. The only other coats I want to get are a 1949, since you rave about them so much, and a 1968. I'm also a watch guy, and watch people like to buy, "birth year", watches. Since I can't afford a 1968 Rolex, I figured I'd go with a 1968 peacoat instead.
Dudley
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Good score. The WWII's are my preference because of the fit and I try to pick up good one's in my size. I have three, but you can only wear one at a time. When is enough, enough? I don't know.
