Vintage clothing and footwear

[Dr_Heech]

Jacket weather at last 

 

 

[Sansome1877]

2 more months to go…at least,  here in So Cal, before you can even think about a jacket.

[Dr_Heech]

Wasn't sure whether to put these in the Nice things thread, the Sprogs thread or here. They could've even be posted in the Shoes that look better with age thread 

Anyway, (approximately) 52 year old, hand made by Harringtons, red leather shoes 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 27, 2021 by Dr_Heech
To edit obvs

[Dr_Heech]

And here's a photo of me wearing them whilst rocking some early denim bibs ..

 

 

 

 

Edited September 27, 2021 by Dr_Heech

[cultpop 0217]

Pulled this out of the closet to sell or trade and ended up liking the fit better than I remember. 

UNIVERSAL Overall Co. Chicago

Broken twill Stone Cutters jacket. 

[cultpop 0217]

And the jeans... 

WOLFMAN brand from Bangladesh ?

100% cotton, high rise,  full leg, zip fly

[generic_guy]

Picked this up yesterday, bought it because I just thought it was a nice thing to own and it was only £10 but does fit the wife.

I think it is 1970s as it mentions dacron and has a care label but if anyone knows anything else I would be interested.

 

Edited November 14, 2021 by generic_guy

[Duke Mantee]

I think that logo wasn’t registered until 1981 and it seems the business was defunct about 10 years later

[MJF9]

Vintage US Army M-65 Extreme Cold Weather Parka, label dates this to 1983, manufacturer Carbon Hill Mfg Co Inc, made in the USA

With detachable quilted liner and Snorkel hood - both older, from the 70s

Heavy duty Scovill brass front zipper

In great vintage condition with some nice seam puckering and a worn, washed look

Bartles recent parka pics re-catalysed my interest… thank you Sir!

New big warm coat, very timely for watching my son’s football over winter

And for shell layering for warmer times

[Duke Mantee]

That looks great!

[MJF9]

Nice one Duke... yeah was pleased to find it... definitely great for cold weather as today has shown

[silencejoe]

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE 

[Dr_Heech]

Nice score! Always liked the Penny's type one, those pleat stitch boxes remind me of the ones on WW2 Levis jackets.

 

[JRendon02]

1960s Lee 101-J

[MJF9]

Vintage US Army field trousers, dated 1956

Picked them up from a shop in Ukraine via Etsy

Only gently worn - well, I know they had been worn from the, ahem, stiff handkerchief in the pocket - t'was amusing chasing the wife with it, at least... all washed and clean now though

The seller marked them as M-51.  The inner label doesn't specifically say this... the other interweb versions I've seen, though with limited searching, do reference M-1951... however the specs look the same. I'd be interested to hear from anyone on Sufu in the know

Irrespective, I love them - quality throughout, massively spacious, lovely sateen fabric, adjustable waist yadda yadda yadda

The first couple of photos are closer to the true colour

[Leevi's]

Late 40s Woolrich mackinaw

[Dr_Heech]

Used to own/wear a woolrich identical to that one back in the 90's. It was very warm iirc. 

[cheapmuthafukr]

Past vintage… goodwill find from yesterday 

[istewi]

I believe this is called an M-1947 (maybe someone here knows more). Used from the early '50s to early '60s. I think it's the precursor to the sateen fatigue shirts that we see in later Vietnam, reproduced by the likes of Orslow. They were made in HBT as well (Korean War?). I rather like this Jacket/shirts.

[MJF9]

Just got this M65 in... I do like M65s but wanted one with more space for layering.  This is a Large and gives P2P 65cm so is plenty voluminous

Apparently from 1972 thought not sure from a quick look at the labels how they determined that... anyhow it's well put together and will do the job nicely

[cheapmuthafukr]

30 minutes ago, MJF9 said:

Just got this M65 in... I do like M65s but wanted one with more space for layering.  This is a Large and gives P2P 65cm so is plenty voluminous

Apparently from 1972 thought not sure from a quick look at the labels how they determined that... anyhow it's well put together and will do the job nicely

There is a stock number that starts with DLA. Inside that will be a two digit number that tells the year.

[MJF9]

@cheapmuthafukr Great, thanks for your help... this has DSA100-72-C-1733... so it's got the 72.  Do you know what the DSA or DLA stand for? 

Edited February 25, 2022 by MJF9

[Duke Mantee]

DSA - Defense Supply Agency … existed 1962~77

DLA - Defense Logistics Agency … existed 1978~93

[Maynard Friedman]

I’ve got a DVLA reference.

[Duke Mantee]

22 minutes ago, Maynard Friedman said:

I’ve got a DVLA reference.

You still got the old licence that has NO picture?

[Maynard Friedman]

No, mine has my Sufu avatar of course.

[unders]

Also from 1972 - thanks to those with dating expertise. 
Described as a Chemical Protective Liner shirt

The placket has a panel on the button side, so when the shirt is done up you’re essentially buttoned up twice:

Colour more accurate in next pic. Lovely old texture:

 

[busterthehuman]

Picked up this absolute beauty two weeks ago from my local vintage dealer.

 

WW2 Navy CPO shirt. In my size and barely worn.

 

 

[Duke Mantee]

7 hours ago, busterthehuman said:

Picked up this absolute beauty two weeks ago from my local vintage dealer.

WW2 Navy CPO shirt. In my size and barely worn.

Looks in great order. What year was the second pocket introduced?

[busterthehuman]

On 3/26/2022 at 12:57 AM, Duke Mantee said:

Looks in great order. What year was the second pocket introduced?

It sure is. & Great question, actually had to look it up. I know the WWI stuff had one pockets but I'm curious as to why they added the second pocket. Turns out it just seemed like a good idea for utility. It was introduced in (or around) 1940.