Vintage Raincoats and Trenchcoats.

[Luftwaffles]

Anybody here have a suggestion for rubberizing a raincoat I got for a few bucks? I was thinking PlastiDip.

 

[rocketeer]

they're from an online collection:

http://www.worldofkays.org/website/search?search_list=1937&type_id=16

Pretty amazing, thanks I worked in the mail order catalogue buisness, Kays in fact, as well as Marshall Ward Gratten etc during the early 1980s and I dont know anyone who has any even from that relatively recent period.

 

[Two Types]

they're from an online collection:

http://www.worldofkays.org/website/search?search_list=1937&type_id=16

And i wish other companies would put their old catalogues online.

 

[Two Types]

If you like raincoats, then 'The Gentle ***man' is the film for you!

 

[Benzadmiral]

Early 1950s:

Is that Michael Wilding?

 

[Two Types]

No, it's Milton Reed (a Canadian who was married to Joan Collins)

 

[Two Types]

'Bond of Fear' 1956:

 

[Two Types]

Interesting to compare the buttoning over shoulder flap:

Small:

Medium:

Large:

 

[herringbonekid]

one of my favourite British raincoats from another thread (can't remember which one, sorry):

 

[herringbonekid]

a Burberry raincoat which belongs to a friend. we were unsure of the date but guessing late 20s:

 

[herringbonekid]

a Bell motor coat in vinyl (again, not mine):

 

[Two Types]

The 'Bell' is great. I bet you'd like to get your hands on that!

And it's nice to see that Austin Reed logo.

 

[Dinerman]

1920s Cravenette processed raincoat. Raglan sleeves, belt-back

 

[Hal]

1920s Cravenette processed raincoat. Raglan sleeves, belt-back.

Interesting finds and pictures as always, Dinerman! I don't think I've ever seen a half-belt raincoat like this one; half-belt ovecoats are more frequent.

 

[GHT]

A couple of years ago, at a vintage event, held at a heritage railway, my wife came across a rather good overcoat/raincoat. It was a very dark olive green with a zip in/removable lining. A gabardine coat, 100% pure wool, the identity, if that is what it was, consisted of ink impressed marks, but it was so worn it's invisible to read. The only other identification came from a label underneath the cleaning instructions, which I'm hoping someone might recognise: It read "DSA-100-67-C 1607"
A Google search of that code revealed it to be of military origin, the 67 denoting the year, 1967. Sorry I don't have a rear view, but I can say that it doesn't have a raglan look to it. Ideas anyone?

On the same day, I discovered the umbrella, a fulton. The ensemble just teams up so well with my herringbone suit. (A copy of my father's de-mob suit.)
I really should have worn the braces/suspenders with the suit to hold the high waist in position, thus eliminating the crumpled look around the ankles.

 

[Fastuni]

Early post-war German "Fulwiline" Trenchcoat with extra liner and triangular storm flap.

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German 30-50's trenchcoat with raglan sleeves and civilian "Ulster" design (no collar hooks, shoulder straps etc.)

 

[Hal]

A couple of years ago, at a vintage event, held at a heritage railway, my wife came across a rather good overcoat/raincoat. It was a very dark olive green with a zip in/removable lining. A gabardine coat, 100% pure wool, the identity, if that is what it was, consisted of ink impressed marks, but it was so worn it's invisible to read. The only other identification came from a label underneath the cleaning instructions, which I'm hoping someone might recognise: It read "DSA-100-67-C 1607".

A fine ensemble, GHT!
I suspect that the coat is US military; I remember quite a lot of them came on the market in the very late 1970s and were (as were army greatcoats) popular among student-types. They were, as you say, very dark green with the detachable lining a similar colour; the picture you show may be over-exposed.

 

[simonc]

Sold to me by the Op himself, not sure of the year, but I like it.

 

[Hal]

Simon - that coat looks like a double-texture riding mackintosh.
If it is, you have acquired a garment which combines smartness and practicality to a high degree. Usually these coats are belted, and in my opinion look good with a flat cap. New ones are astronomically expensive these days.

 

[simonc]

Hi Hal, yes its belted I've just fastened it in the back. Double Texture, what is that? It does have a thick but smooth handle, any examples of the stuff or info?