Bill Kelso Hercules Jacket

[Swoosed]

I had one made for me by AL last spring just getting to wear it a bit now.

 

[handymike]

It's very interesting how every maker does their version of this jacket a little differently. Dinerman would know best with his collection of old Sears catalogs, but I believe they made this style well into the 40's. The jacket didn't change too much, but the cut and fit did a bit. The older 30's versions had a longer dip in front it seems, and later on the back and front were about the same length. The first couple years had riveted zips, blue wool lining, and no chest pocket. Later on, they got a bit boxier and had the deco box talon zips. I didn't realize that they had storm cuffs, but I figure Platon found a photo that had them. I wonder if BK used rubber in the chest pocket to keep things dry.
Fit pics please!!!!!
I've seen a couple of originals worn, some look good, but othes don't.
Show us what you got!!!!!!

 

[Swoosed]

I gave them some pictures of a pattern i liked and they replicated it to fit me.

 

[thor]

Hi Swoosed; what hide is that??? Looks very nice!

 

[Swoosed]

that's the vintage "warhawk" horsehide, black. its very heavy and still new. i hope to break it this winter.

 

[schitzo]

man, I just cannot view Swoosed's pics or Proteinnerd's from the other thread no matter how many times I refresh. I wonder would any kind soul like to post them up another way so that the geographically handicapped amongst us might enjoy an ogle too? Thanks in advance, Schitz

 

[zhz]

There you do schitzo, pics from Swoosed:

 

[schitzo]

Thanks zhs, that was fast!

I don't dig vintage hides personally, but this looks like a nice version of the jacket

 

[mendelboaz]

Somehow Swoosed's jacket reminds me of Indiana Jones.

 

[Seb Lucas]

Somehow Swoosed's jacket reminds me of Indiana Jones.

If Jones were real he would have worn one of these or an A1, the movie jacket is an adapted A2 with an action back and the knits removed.

 

[Edward]

Quite possibly. I reckon he'd be wearing something like this, maybe...

The big pockets were definitely practical for Jones...

 

[Seb Lucas]

Nice one Edward, I remember you suggesting this 1920's golf jacket a while back. It certainly has the advantage of looking a bit like the movie jacket, only period accurate.

 

[RiteStuffBryan]

Anyone have fit pics of this jacket? This is the only one I can seem to find:

 

[handymike]

@tmitchell59 had one once, maybe he still has photos somewhere.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/new-years-sale-jackets.99491/#post-2628326

 

[tmitchell59]

@tmitchell59 had one once, maybe he still has photos somewhere.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/new-years-sale-jackets.99491/#post-2628326

All the jackets in that sale are gone. What a list! The BK did not fit me, no fit pics.

 

[Canuck Panda]

The Kelso one is the only one that comes with that collar rain guard thing. Only other repro jacket I've seen that has this feature is the Finecreek ACJK042 jacket.

 

[RiteStuffBryan]

The Kelso one is the only one that comes with that collar rain guard thing. Only other repro jacket I've seen that has this feature is the Finecreek ACJK042 jacket.

My Sugar Cane jacket has the adjustable wool collar as well, it’s meant to protect the leather and keep your neck warm:

I thought I saw Goodwear do it once as well for their Hercules with a corduroy collar?

You’re right though in that the BK has the most Hercules details, including the adjustable collar, the built-in storm cuffs, the herringbone twill locker loop, the waterproof chest pocket, the cutaway zipper back facing, the corduroy lining under the collar and in the cuffs, the cotton drill sleeve lining. Phew!

 

[Damon141]

My Sugar Cane jacket has the adjustable wool collar as well, it’s meant to protect the leather and keep your neck warm:
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I thought I saw Goodwear do it once as well for their Hercules with a corduroy collar?

You’re right though in that the BK has the most Hercules details, including the adjustable collar, the built-in storm cuffs, the herringbone twill locker loop, the waterproof chest pocket, the cutaway zipper back facing, the corduroy lining under the collar and in the cuffs, the cotton drill sleeve lining. Phew!

These seem like a good idea if you can replace them because they would surely get filthy over years.

 

[RiteStuffBryan]

I figure a good dry cleaning should do the job but let’s see; I’m the guinea pig!

 

[tmitchell59]