Gamma68
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I mentioned this jacket in the "how many new jackets do you have coming?" thread. It arrived and because of the number of photos and relative rarity of the brand, figured I'd start a new thread.
It has nice thick horsehide that is pretty well preserved except for the right shoulder, which is about ready to start cracking. The leather still has a kind of smooth waxy finish. I'm not sure how else to describe it but it's something I haven't experienced before on a vintage or new piece. It could be a finish that was commonly applied to jackets of this vintage and has simply worn off on my other pieces.
The emerald green quilted lining is as exquisite as it looks. The wool storm cuffs are in nice shape. Love the collar and sleeve buttons. The design is super cool and screams vintage.
Unfortunately, I'm inclined to send it back. I was hoping I could layer a flannel shirt under it comfortably. Despite how the fit pics below appear, it fits me more like a cafe racer. I'm wearing a pretty thin long-sleeve shirt for the photos. It's tagged 40 but fits more like a 38.
There isn't much info about the Lawrence company here, but after a little searching, I learned that the A.C. Lawrence Leather Company was based in Peabody, Mass. and was once one of the largest leather companies in the world. The company existed nearly 100 years, from 1897-1991. More info here: https://virginiadaffron.com/feature...-c-lawrence-americas-largest-leather-company/
The pics:
It has nice thick horsehide that is pretty well preserved except for the right shoulder, which is about ready to start cracking. The leather still has a kind of smooth waxy finish. I'm not sure how else to describe it but it's something I haven't experienced before on a vintage or new piece. It could be a finish that was commonly applied to jackets of this vintage and has simply worn off on my other pieces.
The emerald green quilted lining is as exquisite as it looks. The wool storm cuffs are in nice shape. Love the collar and sleeve buttons. The design is super cool and screams vintage.
Unfortunately, I'm inclined to send it back. I was hoping I could layer a flannel shirt under it comfortably. Despite how the fit pics below appear, it fits me more like a cafe racer. I'm wearing a pretty thin long-sleeve shirt for the photos. It's tagged 40 but fits more like a 38.
There isn't much info about the Lawrence company here, but after a little searching, I learned that the A.C. Lawrence Leather Company was based in Peabody, Mass. and was once one of the largest leather companies in the world. The company existed nearly 100 years, from 1897-1991. More info here: https://virginiadaffron.com/feature...-c-lawrence-americas-largest-leather-company/
The pics:
