Tale of Two Barnstormers from the 30s

[tmitchell59]

Yes, two. I bought one a bit too small, so to compensate I bought one a bit too Large. After wearing the smaller one I knew I had to have one I could wear.

The Full tale is in the Video or turn down the sound and Check out the Coats.

 

[Guppy]

Video is "private" -- can't watch.

 

[tmitchell59]

Video is "private" -- can't watch.

Thanks. Public

 

[Davy Crockett]

Wow, those are three fantastic jackets! I like the tartan waistcoat too.

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[rocketeer]

Love both of those Stormers, and especially the way you don't mind the outdoor 'Action' shots rather than cosying up indoors in the warmth. Well that's what they were meant for

 

[Peter Bowden]

Great video and jackets.Love your brown Hercules especially.

 

[jacketjunkie]

Damn. These look great! I think the bigger one fits you great and I pm'd you about the smaller one.

 

[kirkaero]

Great jackets! When you like a particular style you have to keep tying until you get the fit right.

 

[tmitchell59]

Wow, those are three fantastic jackets! I like the tartan waistcoat too.

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Thanks, My daughter Thrifted that for me. It is a American Eagle Outfitter, nothing old.

 

[tmitchell59]

Love both of those Stormers, and especially the way you don't mind the outdoor 'Action' shots rather than cosying up indoors in the warmth. Well that's what they were meant for

Thanks, I agree. They are made for this weather. It was not in the "upper" 30s as I said, more around 30. I post these on my youtube channel and have had a lot of comments on this Video.

For the era these were pretty much the top of the pile in Outerwear. They were expensive.

 

[tmitchell59]

Great video and jackets.Love your brown Hercules especially.

The Brown one has become a go to jacket for my walks in the weather. Sears put their label in a lot of Coats, I've never seen another like this. It actually looks more like a Vintage Aviator Coat. The Pritzker and Sons label in unique to me. Have not seen a makers label in other Hercules jackets.

Despite being Old these Coats have a very practical/useful side.

 

[tmitchell59]

Great jackets! When you like a particular style you have to keep tying until you get the fit right.

Yep. For the time being I can afford to keep them both. The Bigger actually cost more than the Hercules. The Herc was so nice they called it a 50s with a best offer. so I thought I got a good deal. There is a Herc just like it on ebay now with a crazy high BIN.

 

[tmitchell59]

I found this Joe McCoy. Price: $3500.