Vintage Outerwear: Threads of the Past

[jchance]

1940s Langlitz Columbia "Speedway Togs"

https://webstore.berberjin.com/view/item/000000101968

 

[jeo]

“All Weather” Leather Garment Co.

 

[jchance]

1930s Leathertogs

 

[tmitchell59]

Got a couple of discoveries to document.

@Yamahana posted this California Sportswear jacket which appears to be the pre cursor to the Classic Windward labeled jacket. This is the only one I have seen with a CSC label. It is a dark brown which I have not seen either. Most were in the lighter brown on the Windward labeled jacket. I've always been curious about the Windward since they have such find leather. Now we know the maker. So makes sense they are high quality.

This style was very popular. Duplicated by other makers. I had a Penney and an Alden that were similar but not exact copies. These also came with hardware for a removable collar.

CSC made jackets for Wards using this label. The leather tag identifies CSC as the maker.

Below is the Classic Windward. Aero Leather Co. makes a reproduction of this jacket.

 

[tmitchell59]

@jeo made a discovery about another Classic Windward. This classic has been reissue by Eastman Leather Company. He sent me a pic of a brown Classic with a known Roughwear Co. leather tag. Now we can identify Roughwear as the maker for this Classic Windward.

This style came with light linings, quilted linings, gathered sides, and side adjustment buckles. Seems it also came in Brown. The jacket below is from the mid 40s.

This is a substantial jacket.

 

[jeo]

Here’s the jacket. I posted it in the finds and deals thread back in March of last year. It’s actually still for sale in Japan.

 

[tmitchell59]

Here’s the jacket. I posted it in the finds and deals thread back in March of last year. It’s actually still for sale in Japan.

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Thanks for posting this puzzle piece.

 

[Marc mndt]

Windward being worn back in the days

 

[tmitchell59]

Windward being worn back in the days

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Cool picture

 

[Yamahana]

Got a couple of discoveries to document.

@Yamahana posted this California Sportswear jacket which appears to be the pre cursor to the Classic Windward labeled jacket. This is the only one I have seen with a CSC label. It is a dark brown which I have not seen either. Most were in the lighter brown on the Windward labeled jacket. I've always been curious about the Windward since they have such find leather. Now we know the maker. So makes sense they are high quality.

This style was very popular. Duplicated by other makers. I had a Penney and an Alden that were similar but not exact copies. These also came with hardware for a removable collar.

CSC made jackets for Wards using this label. The leather tag identifies CSC as the maker.


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Below is the Classic Windward. Aero Leather Co. makes a reproduction of this jacket.

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Mine has the same collar snaps also

 

[jeo]

Durable Sportswear

 

[Yamahana]

I picked up this 1930’s Montgomery Wards quite sometime ago. Been in the back of my closet, thought I better document it to this thread. I believe it’s a suede capeskin very light soft delicate unlined leather, has a few tears in it but still in pretty decent shape for its age. It almost fits my 44 size but not that I’d try to wear it.

All the panels have a stamp on them on the inside.

The grommeted Talon zipper still functions and in pretty decent shape with one break in the tape couple inches up.

 

[Yamahana]

1930’s suede vest that I picked up just a few months ago from the same seller as the MW suede jacket. No label on it and I can’t see where there may have been one attached. In pretty good shape as well with one shoulder tear and stitching undone on back panel. This one has a Crown grommet zipper in good functioning shape. Has 20” chest.

Interior pics. Even tho zipper functions I don’t want to unzip it all the way and press my luck.

The right hand pocket has these stamps on the inside.

And the remnant of a tag

 

[mullitt]

Not super vintage (90s?) and I’m not entirely sure if I love it, but picked up this Polo Ralph Lauren 30s jacket replica at an antique mall recently. It’s fairly well done but it doesn’t wow me. Too interesting to pass up, though.

 

[tmitchell59]

I picked up this 1930’s Montgomery Wards quite sometime ago. Been in the back of my closet, thought I better document it to this thread. I believe it’s a suede capeskin very light soft delicate unlined leather, has a few tears in it but still in pretty decent shape for its age. It almost fits my 44 size but not that I’d try to wear it.
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All the panels have a stamp on them on the inside.
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The grommeted Talon zipper still functions and in pretty decent shape with one break in the tape couple inches up.
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I like the pocket stiching. I had thought the grommet was replaced by the sunrise Talon. I believe differently.

 

[tmitchell59]

1930’s suede vest that I picked up just a few months ago from the same seller as the MW suede jacket. No label on it and I can’t see where there may have been one attached. In pretty good shape as well with one shoulder tear and stitching undone on back panel. This one has a Crown grommet zipper in good functioning shape. Has 20” chest. View attachment 584052 View attachment 584053

Interior pics. Even tho zipper functions I don’t want to unzip it all the way and press my luck.
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The right hand pocket has these stamps on the inside.
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And the remnant of a tag
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I like this too. Thanks for posting these.

 

[Yamahana]

I like the pocket stiching. I had thought the grommet was replaced by the sunrise Talon. I believe differently.

I assuming 30’s by the label and zipper but I’m the least knowledgeable & smart guy I know.

 

[tmitchell59]

Durable Sportswear

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Nice! I want it!

 

[tmitchell59]

I assuming 30’s by the label and zipper but I’m the least knowledgeable & smart guy I know.

Definitely 1930s. Seems the grommets were popular on wool jackets. I have a few jackets with this set up including a Monarch suede. I will post it.

 

[tmitchell59]