Hello! This is my first post, but I have lurked for a while...
I recently had the good fortune to win this beautiful jacket in an estate auction for what I believe was a steal. And it fits! I'm so happy, it is one of the coolest things I own, and I've been collecting vintage for over 25 years. All that being said, I would like some advice as to cleaning and possibly conditioning without damaging anything. It is in very good condition, all the zippers work and the lining is intact. The side laces look like they have been replaced and the collar has some spots of wear. Any advice about replacing the laces with a more period accurate material would be appreciated! Also, any additional information re: time period? Based on what I've learned in some very helpful posts in this forum, it appears to be a 333-D model, from the late 40s or early 50s? Again, any information about it's age would also be helpful. TIA!
Note: I apologize for the sideways photos...
I recently had the good fortune to win this beautiful jacket in an estate auction for what I believe was a steal. And it fits! I'm so happy, it is one of the coolest things I own, and I've been collecting vintage for over 25 years. All that being said, I would like some advice as to cleaning and possibly conditioning without damaging anything. It is in very good condition, all the zippers work and the lining is intact. The side laces look like they have been replaced and the collar has some spots of wear. Any advice about replacing the laces with a more period accurate material would be appreciated! Also, any additional information re: time period? Based on what I've learned in some very helpful posts in this forum, it appears to be a 333-D model, from the late 40s or early 50s? Again, any information about it's age would also be helpful. TIA!
Note: I apologize for the sideways photos...
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