Indian made coat from 1947

[Blackjack]

My Mom bought this on her honeymoon in 47 when my folks were in So. Dakota. It's a really nice jacket with silver concho buttons, any idea what it would sell for today??

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Interesting. Does it say Chemayo on the label? The Chemayo jackets like this, but in the motorcycle style - typically with corduroy arms, belted back treatment with side buckles and wrist straps/buckles - typically sell for no less than $300 on eBay and usually around $500 or so; obviously determined by the size of the garment. (I desperately want one but can't afford.) Since this one does not have a zipper, collar, wrist buckles i'd expect it to get a bit less, but there are a lot of collectors of Chimayo and other Southwest arts and crafts that could push the price.

 

[Blackjack]

Yes, it says Chemayo and Ganscraft. it's a beautiful coat, wool sleeves and pockets with the Indian blanket feel to the body.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Ganscraft is a name you see a lot when these come up for sale. The body panels were made from native American blanketwear and the arms/collars etc were added in a variety of materials. Really nice, and more importantly very interesting, jackets.

bk

 

[thunderw21]

Man, I love those indian jackets.