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Help ID vintage Jacket

KeganThunder

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Hello people, I just purchased this vintage jacket and while I’m waiting for it to arrive I was hoping for any insight on the age, brand, model, leather etc. Looking through the sellers pictures it doesn’t appear to have any labels or branding left. He claims it’s 30s or 40s. Thanks!
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photo2u

Call Me a Cab
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2,284
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claremont california
Hello people, I just purchased this vintage jacket and while I’m waiting for it to arrive I was hoping for any insight on the age, brand, model, leather etc. Looking through the sellers pictures it doesn’t appear to have any labels or branding left. He claims it’s 30s or 40s. Thanks!
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Nice jacket. Original zipper to the jacket. It looks like a Californian to me. The zipper is late post-WW II to early 50s.
 

Marc mndt

I'll Lock Up
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photo2u

Call Me a Cab
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claremont california
I definitely will once it arrives
The jacket does have some history and was used well by the marks on the jacket. In this forum, there is a wealth of information regarding cleaning, conditioning and lining repairs of original beauties such as your Cali. Please ask if you are in doubt regarding maintaining your jacket. Looking forward to fitting images.
 

jeo

One Too Many
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1,992
Location
Philadelphia
Hello people, I just purchased this vintage jacket and while I’m waiting for it to arrive I was hoping for any insight on the age, brand, model, leather etc. Looking through the sellers pictures it doesn’t appear to have any labels or branding left. He claims it’s 30s or 40s. Thanks!
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This is a Sears Hercules horsehide jacket made by California Sportswear Co. from the 50’s (likely early 50’s)

Here’s a link to a nearly identical one for sale with the same lining but has the Hercules label.

 

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