Description: This is a superb vintage 1950's era deerskin leather jacket made by W. B. Place & Co., in approximately a men's size 46, or 2XL. The jacket has an incredibly unique design, with both a waist-level belt, and a full front zip, and an iconic spread collar, incredibly emblematic of the 1950's-1960's era. The construction of the jacket is extremely well done, with unique panel designs and pleats that conform to the body for a better fit. The leather is supple undyed deerskin from the Wisconsin-based W. B. Place & Company, one of the most storied tanneries of Wisconsin, which started operating in the mid-1860's.The belt buckle components are unique, threading into each other in the style of a much older buckle, and is made of solid brass, with the anchor symbol stamped on each half of the buckle. The zipper is a 50's-era Talon brand zipper. As for sizing, the jacket has no attached size label, but should fit as approximately a men's size 2XL. Check the below measurements before purchasing. Note: the attached newspaper clipping is from the Wisconsin State Journal, from November of 1949. Measurements:Chest (pit-to-pit): 23 in Shoulders: 19.5 in Hem: 25 in Length: 34 in Sleeve Length: 28 in Good vintage condition. Some minor scuff marks and small stains. Some very minor cracking to shoulders from improper storage. Zipper has some black oxidation. Some small spots on the interior liner. See photos for more details. Sold as-is. Feel free to reach out with any questions or to request more photos. Thanks!
Price: 276.5 USD
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-12-18T03:47:55.000Z
Shipping Cost: 16 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: W. B. Place & Co.
Size Type: Regular
Occasion: Casual
Color: Beige
Decade: 1950s
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Leather
Look: Rockabilly
Size (Men's): 2XL
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
