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Vintage Brooks Brothers peacoat. Not sure how old, but at least '50s, maybe older. I need to email Brooks and see if they can give me more info.

Got dam

That is not a Pea Coat. It is probably a US Army officers coat
from World War II or before. Here you go:

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/for...169273-us-army-officers-mackinaw-2nd-pattern/

So picked up these today....1930/40s shoes. Guess this was what this company specialized in...some sort of ortho shoe:

Orgetorix holy **** dude. Thats a national treasure.

Amazing. And in such lovely condition too.



comrade said:

That is not a Pea Coat. It is probably a US Army officers coat
from World War II or before. Here you go:

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/for...169273-us-army-officers-mackinaw-2nd-pattern/

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Awesome! Thanks for the info. I was using "pea coat" as a general term for the style, but it's helpful to know the right term. Any more info about when this style coat was in use?

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http://shop.hht.net.au/Home/Catalogue?productid=7c13e8ad64a0c612

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/li...-city-of-shadows/story-fni0dpm5-1226667392228



Orgetorix said:

Awesome! Thanks for the info. I was using "pea coat" as a general term for the style, but it's helpful to know the right term. Any more info about when this style coat was in use?

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World War ii.The insignia on the shoulder of the coat is a US Army AIr Corps Class A patch.

http://d2jxk7u2ol2fk7.cloudfront.net/image/thumb/large/83843_us_army_air_corps_class_a_patch.jpg

I was not aware that such insignias were in use at the same time that uniforms carried specific unit insignias.
For example, my Dad was in the 8th Air Force during the War. I remember his uniform and leather jacket
carried 8th Air Force insignias

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/US-ARMY-AIR-...-/00/$(KGrHqYOKpME3tfpzupFBN7fHuMyKg~~_35.JPG

Hey guys,

I haven't posted much, but i found something in a thrift store that is pretty interesting. It's a jacket with tails made for the late pianist Claudio Arrau in 1976. Besides the buttons being a little worn, its in pretty good condition. I don't know if its the sort of thing that will end up in a museum or a costume shop, but I guess we'll find out. If anyone knows some way that might help me find a proper home for this, I would be very appreciative.

Sorry the pics aren't great

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudio_Arrau



Stewie said:

So picked up these today....1930/40s shoes. Guess this was what this company specialized in...some sort of ortho shoe:

Spoiler: Deets

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Those are confusing...and interesting. The last shape with the cut in waist and the design of the toecap is pure 20s but the heels are 40s/50s.

Maybe it is a purely orthopaedic shape that is suitable for the particular person.

No one in the 1930s-50s would have worn a shoe in that style.

Wow, that is so awesome!! A piece of history. I wonder what performances were played in that garment. Thanks so much for sharing.

Yorker said:

Hey guys,

I haven't posted much, but i found something in a thrift store that is pretty interesting. It's a jacket with tails made for the late pianist Claudio Arrau in 1976. Besides the buttons being a little worn, its in pretty good condition. I don't know if its the sort of thing that will end up in a museum or a costume shop, but I guess we'll find out. If anyone knows some way that might help me find a proper home for this, I would be very appreciative.

Sorry the pics aren't great

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudio_Arrau

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Yorker said:

Hey guys,

I haven't posted much, but i found something in a thrift store that is pretty interesting. It's a jacket with tails made for the late pianist Claudio Arrau in 1976. Besides the buttons being a little worn, its in pretty good condition. I don't know if its the sort of thing that will end up in a museum or a costume shop, but I guess we'll find out. If anyone knows some way that might help me find a proper home for this, I would be very appreciative.

Sorry the pics aren't great

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudio_Arrau

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This is an insane piece of history you have there, buddy!

Bespoke morning suit from the late 1950s. Needs a good cleaning. Jacket is undamaged. Vest has many holes. Trou have one hole. Fits me pretty well. Not that I have much demand to wear a morning suit, but I think I will keep it. At least as much handwork as I've ever seen.