Yes Nick. That’s the plan man. Those two plus the Bates CR and I can’t see where else I need to go with this disease.Tony, you only need that coat and one for warmer weather (Bootlegger 3.0). Get out! You're done!
Yes Nick. That’s the plan man. Those two plus the Bates CR and I can’t see where else I need to go with this disease.Tony, you only need that coat and one for warmer weather (Bootlegger 3.0). Get out! You're done!
Nice! My grandmother built my grandfather a jacket much like that one when I was a baby. I inherited it when my grandfather passed away. I'll have to drag it out and take pics of it sometime...
I have one of these too. Best part, it cost just over $100 and was unworn.
I don't like to exaggerate or over do things as many can probably attest to...but...this is my all time favorite jacket ever in my history of collecting jackets. It's a marvel of quality. The fat ass collar is like wearing a pillow made of a bears back. The hide itself is thick but super soft and reminds me much more of goat than bison. I'm now officially a Buzz fan for life. 2 of 3 jackets done. Just one more to go. Aero can take their time. I'll be basking in this for quite some time. Thanks to @tmitchell59 for being an incredible neighbor and absolute dream to deal with!
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I expected to see a photo of you sleeping in the yard last night in that coat.Anybody have a barn that needs storming? Sorry I'm done now.
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Congrats, Ton! We didn't bring in many of these, so they are pretty rare in the USA. Eastman definitely sold some, but I know of no other retailers outside of Japan and this example almost certainly originated as a sale from HPA. These were a one-season production that came in black with a charcoal-colored fur collar with the olive-colored wool lining or the brown version you have.
The other jacket made from this amazing shrunken buffalo hide is single-breasted and has a leather collar, which was the style of the year prior. It came in black or camel; the latter also was just sold, I believe, by Mr. Mitchell. This single-breasted style was a big seller and my personal fave. Both coat styles sold for about $1, 800.00 when new; the price was up there due to an extremely weak dollar at the time. Today, though the dollar is much better on the exchange, the cost of materials and labor would likely push the price to near equal if they were made again.
The other jacket made from this amazing shrunken buffalo hide is single-breasted and has a leather collar, which was the style of the year prior. It came in black or camel; the latter also was just sold, I believe, by Mr. Mitchell.
Blizzard like weather yesterday has given way to a sunshine induced thaw today. My 1 of 3 exit jacket with a hoody. Circa'69 Blue and white space shuttle commander Bates and a hoody.
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