Killer 1940s gabardine jacket w/ pleated belted back. Beige in color it has a quilted satin lining. The jacket has 3 slash pockets and bakelite buttons on the sleeves. It appears to be a size 40.
measurements:
- pit-pit 22"
- shoulders 18"
- sleeve 23 1/2"
- length 26" collar fold to hem...
Vintage horsehide jackets in XL sizes a pretty hard to find nowadays. This one is in excellent condition to boot. It's tagged a size 46 but closer to a roomy 44. I wear a 42 trouser and the jacket is a bit snug around the gut. One size larger and I'd be keeping it. My loss is your gain. I have...
The manner in which it was listed is iffy, but man o man... that suit! Looking at his/her listings the seller has a great eye for vintage.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271072696008?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649
or just a collector's market...[huh]
2 Holy Grail items back when "hipsters" were into rockabilly and swing
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&item=190693909432&nma=true&rt=nc&si=1zU3eo2N87fkHNEXgKftSzxG5kE%253D&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc...
I owned one exactly like it but in a 7 3/8 and no box.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-1940S-STETSON-STRATOLINER-SIZE-7-1-2-60-23-5-UNUSED-CONDITION-/330690565597?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cfeb195dd
I just noticed this now...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Wool-Double-Breasted-Pinstripe-Suit-sz-40-Hickok-Suspenders-/320787817966?pt=US_CSA_MC_Suits&hash=item4ab071a5ee
Good thing it's not my size. Otherwise, I wouldn't bother mentioning it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-1953-MENS-4-PIECE-NAVY-BLUE-WOOL-PIN-STRIPE-SUIT-EXTRA-PANTS-EXCELLENT-/200673886535?pt=US_CSA_MC_Suits&hash=item2eb9188147
It looks more 1930s than 40s. What's your expert opinion? Anyone?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-30s-40s-Wool-Leather-BuckleBack-Sport-Jacket-/290615115201?pt=Vintage_Men_s_Clothing&hash=item43aa02bdc1
My apologies for the poor pics. The white spots are from my banged-up camera.
1) 50s mauve taupe pleated Hollywood waist w/ fleck: 32 X 30 1/2
w/ 1 3/4" cuff, 2" allowance at waist, none at hem
2)**ON HOLD** 50s charcoal gray wool flannel pleated Hollywood: 31 X 33
w/ 1 3/4"...
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