Collector’s Corner (Vintage and Rare Treasures)
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@BalticBob care labels entered the picture in 1968; take a look at the image of labels in this article: https://www.heddels.com/2016/10/how-to-date-and-value-vintage-levis-type-i-ii-and-iii-denim-jackets/
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@mclaincausey @BalticBob had that link in his original post and when I moved it over accidentally broke the link. I’ll fix it.
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It's a nice looking jacket. I don't have anything to add beyond what's already been written by Heddels guide. I had one a while back.
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@Mizmazzle I actually have a bit of a dilemma on my hands.
I went back and ordered the broken twill version because I don't own any proper denim hats
2 days later I found one of my vintage white whales for a steal on ebay - a 70s levis ( full denim/no mesh) trucker with leather patch.....
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@GraemeE damn dude!! That sounds cool as hell!! I’ve also been on the hunt for a solid denim hat. Like for quite some time. Then these SJ ones came on the radar so I was stoked. Hoping I can make em work for my picky sized head.
Look forward to seeing a pic of the Levi’s hat. Sounds like a real gem.
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@Mizmazzle indeed it does!
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This seems like the most appropriate thread to bump although this find isn't particularly rare or a collectors item per say (mods feel free to re-direct me if necessary)
@Mizmazzle
These are from the listing.
It was up for 1/4 of the price I typically see them at so I had to snatch it up
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Did not know this thread existed, nice one @BalticBob and thanks for reviving @GraemeE. Sharing an 80 year old horsehide my grandad wore the hell out of. Maybe one day IHJ-129
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@flannel-slut Awesome jacket. Enjoy
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@flannel-slut damn, Brennan. Not only is that leather so cool to look at, it’s fits you like a glove!! That quilted (?) lining is really cool looking too. Looks like it’s nicely intact and well preserved.
Are you considering some leather conditioning on it? How’s the leather feel as it is now?
In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...
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@Inorganic not entirely sure.
Bought from a seller in the uk (who described it as french) and it appears to be swiss made - if i had to guess probably 70s?The fabric reminds me alot of the swiss military shirts that seemed to be in every surplus store in the 90s and early 2000s
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@Bridger thanks man! Definitely will @Mizmazzle
it’s has held up incredibly well considering the age. My aunt had replaced the zipper a few years ago but had it stashed away. She said she had something for me to try on over the holiday break. Once on, it was a no-brainer coming home with me. The leather is buttery soft with exception to the collar (very dry, w concerns of tearing) so am planning on giving this a thorough mustang pasting before putting into rotation. -
@flannel-slut its a damn cool jacket!! Does it have any buckles or design features on the back side?
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@Mizmazzle thanks again man. No back buckles but has bi-swing pleated shoulders. It’s ironically similar to my IHJ-129 without the double pockets and lining
