Vintage Outerwear: Threads of the Past

[tmitchell59]

This Monarch style must have been quite popular. I have had 5 in this style. The first one is from the mid 40s, although it does look more Ancient.

40s Talon zipper

The cuff straps are deleted in the 50s version.

Side straps are deleted also in the 50s and replaced with the gathered sides.

 

[tmitchell59]

Another that show the problems when French seams go bad.

 

[tmitchell59]

This is the 50s edition of the above jacket. Gathered sides, no adjustment, plain button cuffs.

50s label

Blackened early 50s zipper

gathered sides and plain cuffs

 

[tmitchell59]

forgot about this one. Came to me from Europe. The zipper was changed there. This jacket was huge! I recall Dave Sheeley got this one too.

 

[tmitchell59]

Post War Monarch Civilian A2 c.1950 Horsehide

Nice example of an older stop with a newer pull.

 

[jonesy86]

Ya gotta love those old Monarchs!

 

[tmitchell59]

another Parts jacket came in. Has a nice 40s Talon zipper down the middle. May be a pony hide, not very heavy. While taking this picture last night I had an idea. The lining in my new Monarch is in need of repair. I really like the lining in this new no label. Maybe a change out?

 

[tmitchell59]

mid 40s Sportclad-Horsehide

 

[tmitchell59]

California Sportswear

 

[jonesy86]

T
You are on fire with these last several postings. Amazing collection!

 

[JMax]

California Sportswear

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On my list. Awesome jacket. The three/W-pocket studded one isn’t too shabby either.

 

[tmitchell59]

 

[JMax]

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Ha. That’s the one alright. Are they both the chrome-tanned steer, or just this one?

 

[tmitchell59]

the studded is Chrome Tanned Steerhide the other is Horsehide

 

[tmitchell59]

Ya gotta love those old Monarchs!

Yes they deserve their due. Forgot the Oldest and most famous

Monarch of all-The Original Hercules-1st Modern leather jacket.

 

[tmitchell59]

One Californian and one suspect.

 

[jonesy86]

Yes they deserve their due. Forgot the Oldest and most famous View attachment 384668 Monarch of all-The Original Hercules-1st Modern leather jacket.

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Corduroy collar backing is pretty unique, both my GW Hercs have it. No throat latch? Is that the one everyone copied?
Truly a museum piece.

 

[Jin431]

thanks @tmitchell59 for sharing as always. that black California sportswear suits you to a tee!

 

[tmitchell59]

Patened inner collar label. I have seen this label in other jackets. I believe this patent was held by Roughwear Clothing. I've never looked it up. Just putting a few things together.

This jacket first appeared in the 1935 catalog.

It is the first Sears catalog jacket I found made with separate sides unlike the Cossack which was a front and back sewn together.

1934 Cossack style jacket

This jacket was listed for several years in the Sears catalog. I'm not quite sure how to more closely date the jacket. The labels may have changed, or the label placement I just don't recall.

Interesting note: the 1st back shots of jackets are these in 1934

This was a Sears Star when introduced, it did not have much competition and was advertised as "new" in style.

1936 Sears Catalog

In a couple of years there was competition in the catalog and this jacket went away.

1937 Catalog-Selling that Back!

Seen in a variety of linings, this is the lighter, also seen in wool. The outer style did not change but the inner offerings did. Also sold in Brown.

good shot of the back. both side adjustments are missing on this jacket. they are just above the hemline. As Iconic as this jackets is, I find the design flawed, too long in length for the low side adjustments, makes this jacket an awkward fit. I understand why they removed them.

here is the original throat tab relocated to the bottom closure. They must have found it more useful there.

The original main zipper would have been a sunrise Talon. This Talon ball and chain original remains. These pulls are a Mark of distinction.

 

[John A Koehler]

I picked this up last week. I was surprised it fit, not many jackets from the 50’s have sleeves long enough. It’s labeled a size 46, which in modern jackets would be too big for me. Looks to be a Monarch knock off, and made very well.
Original Serval zippers, and nice quilted lining.