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[Bennarion]

Beautiful plates

 

[TheFabulous30s]

Just a couple of days ago, I picked this old 3-button sack/tail coat up at an antique store for $15. It is VERY small, but I am a very small man, so it fits me quite well! It is most certainly pre-WWI based on the cut, the lining (which is most definitely silk), and the nature of the sun fading, which has turned the black wool into a greenish color (I actually find this quite delightful). The absence of a breast pocket on the exterior leads me to believe that it could be 1880s/1890s, but as there is no tag of manufacturer, it is a bit harder to be sure. The amber piping down the inside was also a much more common feature in jackets this early (most of this information comes from a friend I know who has far more knowledge about antique clothes than I do). There are 2 interior chest pockets, 1 small pocket set below the left chest pocket, and 2 tail pockets. Another feature I absolutely love about these pre-1920s jackets is the arched stitching detail on the backs of them, which creates a slanted v-shaped on the back -- something about it has always looked far more elegant to me.

It's got a lot of holes throughout, none too big and none of which penetrate "to the other side" of the garment, but it is a great "kick around" jacket for casual events. The sleeve lining needs to be re-attached a little to the armpits, but is in no way irreparably damaged. A great find, for sure, and a nice looking jacket, in my opinion.

 

[1930artdeco]

Helping a coworker clean his garage out of Model A parts. A correct era cigar lighter piece for my car.

 

[dh66]

It's rare for me to find hats in the thrift store these days, let alone one that fits me, but this morning I nabbed this practically new Bailey panama for $4.

 

[Drzdave58]

My recent thrift store finds 2 citizen watches for $18 ea. and pair of steel toe vintage longwings brogues that required some serious TLC.

 

[Drzdave58]

Saw this Pakistan made leather trucker jacket in the thrift store today. It was well used and the cowhide was super thick. Fit ok thru the body but the arms were huge. Left it on the rack.

 

[Drzdave58]

Thrifted a pair of vintage Florsheim in bison leather today for resale. These are practically like new. they cleaned up beautifully.