Family heirloom vintage clothes

[PistolPete1969]

Hello All-

Long time lurker, first time poster.

Anyway. I wanted to share some of my family heirloom (ie "hand-me-down") vintage clothes I got from my father. I have worn each one of these and they are in great shape and VERY unique and cool

First is a wonderful early 1960's black & white snowflake pattern button-front "ski" sweater. It is made by Jantzen and marked "made in norway". It is a nice dress-up sweater.

The second is another early 1960's Arrow "Ski Lodge" sweater. It is made of Orlon and is a neat sweater

Lastly is a British Military-style wool "convoy" coat with wood buttons. I love this coat and wear it all the time in the winter. it is starting to fray around the sleeves and the color is fading as well.

Hope you like

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[AmateisGal]

Everything looks in great condition. Love the hats!

 

[Brooksie]

Very nice pistolpete thanks for sharing.

Brooksie

 

[imoldfashioned]

Fun thread!

My grandmother was quite a clothes horse and saved everything she and her mother wore...and then gave it all to a local theater company when I was about 5 (too young to protest!). Breaks my heart everytime I think of it.

 

[PistolPete1969]

Broken Hearted

You mentioned broken hearted when giving away vintage stuff; here's one for you.

My great-uncle was a fighter pilot instructor during WWI. I remember as a kid visiting him and seeing his COMPLETE WWI uniform hanging up in the basement; campaign hat, uniform blouse, puttees, etc. When he died and my grandparents inherited his house and were inventorying/cleaning it out I specifically asked for his uniform. I was informed it was not in the house; he apparently threw it out or gave it to Goodwill.

Makes ya cry


Pete