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40s Harley Davidson Cycle Queen-Mint

Carlos840

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Very nice jacket! TBH, this is my least favorite motorcycle cross zip, could never get over those two large pockets but I still appreciate it for what it is. Terrific find in any case.
And seriously though, I had always wondered how these used to fit in comparison to today's women's leather jackets.

Anyone knows what are these vertical lines on the shoulders, though?
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Old post, but have a look at the ladies super Monza, they do the same thing but on the side of the chest.
It's a way to increase room in certain areas.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/lewis-leathers-super-monza-no-445l-ladies-review.83257/
 

tmitchell59

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I sold that jacket last fall. I found a Cycle Champ with the same lining and the original Harley label for sale on ebay. Late 40s seems correct.
 

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Terry, In your original post you mention blackened conmar zippers from jackets of this era. I'd say they were left over from war contracts..........
 

Gamma68

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@tmitchell59, I don’t know who made jackets for HD during the period of that Cycle Queen, but the leather, collar and general design seems very reminiscent of my Lawrence FQHH jacket.

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tmitchell59

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@tmitchell59, I don’t know who made jackets for HD during the period of that Cycle Queen, but the leather, collar and general design seems very reminiscent of my Lawrence FQHH jacket.

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I'm not an Authority on Harley-Davidson jackets. I do believe the cycle Queen started with this jacket in the late forties. The horse hide on this jacket was very nice, it was also mint condition. I would guess a lot of people made jackets for them. Not sure the quality under Harley branded jackets. I've only handled a couple.
 

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