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Leonards Dept Store, Fort Worth. 1952   For those that are probably tired of my 1800s/early 1900s photos, some 1950s Blue Bell Wranglers.

Packing for excursion. No date.

Group with wagon. Denim, goggles, cowboy cuffs and gaiters. I want to see someone wear denim leg gaiters tied from suspender buttons like the guy on the far right.

Bobbin factory, 1941.

Cowboys, no date.

@csl, how about a closeup of the buckle?  Thanks

On 4/18/2022 at 3:36 PM, sven said:

What brands besides TCB do jeans with inseams longer than 34 inches?

Oldblue (oldblueco.net) are 36"

Congrats to the winners!! So many great pairs. I would have thrown a vote to @CSL too.

Might as well add this here. My pocket flap shape is different. Not an expert, but it certainly appears vintage.

The patch art would make a great t-shirt!

Jacket looks great Shred!!

They missed a spot on the upper right...

Resurrecting thread from the graveyard. It would help if the subject line was changed to a more general "everything OldBlue" title.

Just got these 14oz vidalia loom-state denim 7.75" cut jeans and they are great. A little hairier denim than my 14oz Iron Hearts I've been wearing.

Love the heavier hickory stripe pocket bags.

Almost forgot about the pocket art ...  #79

And thanks to @volvo240thebest!!!

12 minutes ago, Double 0 Soul said:

No offence taken

I should really read all of the words.... sorry about that! Just retire from working and participate more in the forums!!

10 hours ago, Double 0 Soul said:

What's the difference between rep and POSrep?

In years to come.. when i retire from the forums and cash in my rep for actual cash do i get more for POSrep?

Just threw in some SuperRep so you can retire early.

Reminds me of this jointed belt. I assumed it was military in some way.  I like the snake/serpent hook on belts like the WWI belt Duke posted.

That's my favorite one so far!  Great work!!

Yeah, where is that idiot. I've been super busy with family stuff. I also got too fat to wear my TCB's. That will hopefully change soon.

Such a great jacket Duke. I'd go for the top strap.

@Duke Mantee, a lot of it is me being a picky bastard. I want what I want. The JWJ jacket would have probably met my want list. I don't like pocket flaps. I like the early pleated style. Most of the available jackets with those details are 1 pocket jackets. The JWJ has the 2 pockets, but it has a seamed center back. I didn't want a seam. I have a Mister Freedom ranch blouse that I love. It has the 2 pockets, one being non flap and the cossack collar. The fit is very good, but not perfect for my level of picky. The Mister Freedom was also a heavier denim, which I love, but I wanted even heavier. So I had to go the custom route to get all of the things I wanted. I found that Ben offered the level of customization I wanted at a reasonable (in my mind) price. Also, with the recent demise of Roy, I feel good about supporting Ben (another 1 man show).

I also had some deerskin laying around and wanted to reinforce the normal high wear areas of the jacket. I do intend the wear this jacket a lot.

Final detail shots. I sent Ben some deerskin and had him line the cuffs and waistband. Collar is deerskin with duck backing. The jacket will see a lot of wear and these high wear areas will hopefully hold up a long time.

Yes, @julian-wolf. The JWJ was part of my inspiration. I wanted two pockets and liked the staggered height. Also the collar.