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Feb 26, 2024 · Monday at 6:40 AM. #4. gabster78 said: Hi Folks, I recently received this leather jacket and was wondering if anyone had any information about the age of this jacket? thanks for any info. gabster View attachment 139873 View attachment 139875 View attachment 139879. It's a mid 50s catalog jacket, probably made by Appalachian. But they did throw them around , hang them from the leather strip coat hanger, inside the jacket, sleep in them and use them for pillows on occasion, and wear them in the rain, snow and mud . Of course .., they never had to pay $800.- $1000.US for their jackets either.How the Nehru jacket became a "Modi vest." It’s been worn by everyone, from the Beatles to Jeff Bezos, but one of India’s most recognisable sartorial statements is still inextricab...For a good quality secondhand leather jacket from a London vintage shop, expect to spend between £60 and £80 on an authentic style. 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I'm thinking of ordering a classic Half-Belt jacket - specifically, the BK Windfall pictured below - but I was thinking of getting it made up in Russet Capeskin. I have two other jackets (both from Aero, one in Russet …Antique furniture appreciates in value as it ages. The value of a particular piece of furniture depends on its condition, artistry and rarity. Donating antique furniture to a chari...[cma-index] We are an affiliate for products that we recommend and receive compensation from the companies whose products we recommend on this site. The placement of the links on t...At the present time all of the parts are at the shop This forum is for any general questions about f Today at 7:54 PM. Moto / Utility Jackets. 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Jul 31, 2005 · Forum statistics. Threads 106,871 ... Vintage Schott-Beck Motorcycle Jackets. Latest: Bahabp100; ... 46/48 CAL Straight Zip CHP leather jacket. Latest: eyewildshot; silvio76. nice. Great looking jacket. I always liked the conmar zipper over the Talon for some reason. usually, this model comes with talon zipper, spoke with seller and he said this is custom made jacket and zipper is original from 1940 s. i am not familiar with zippers, so that is the reason why i made a post.At the present time all of the parts are at the shop and we are awaiting our new batch of Horsehide from the tanners. Once it arrives, we will be making our prototype and then moving on to our pre-order jackets once all the details are nailed down. The Horsehide we are working on will be a light russet, 1.2-1.3 mm thick …Vintage Leather Jackets forum. bfrench. Jun 11, 2007. B. bfrench. New Member. Jun 11, 2007. #1. Hi, Folks, Don't know if this is in the correct area but our …

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