Hi Everyone,
Hope you're all having a good start to the week.
I want to know if you all would feel comfortable wearing a horsehide jacket from the 1940s that didn't have any provenance and wasn't a sentimental piece? If the seams were tight and the hide was in gorgeous condition, a la supple with lots of grain, no holes, tears, or cuts of any kind would this be a piece you'd feel comfortable wearing on a weekly basis?
Are there things to look out for when contemplating wearing such an old piece?
Is there any comparison to 80yo automobiles and wristwatches in terms of jackets of this age being a bit delicate? No moving parts other than zippers, but what's the consensus and what are peoples' experiences? Do you all wear your original flight or motorcycle jackets? Would love to hear your opinions on the viability of such a piece as a weekly wearer.
If you've got photos all the better. Thank you very much, looking forward to hearing from you all. Take care.
Chris
Hope you're all having a good start to the week.
I want to know if you all would feel comfortable wearing a horsehide jacket from the 1940s that didn't have any provenance and wasn't a sentimental piece? If the seams were tight and the hide was in gorgeous condition, a la supple with lots of grain, no holes, tears, or cuts of any kind would this be a piece you'd feel comfortable wearing on a weekly basis?
Are there things to look out for when contemplating wearing such an old piece?
Is there any comparison to 80yo automobiles and wristwatches in terms of jackets of this age being a bit delicate? No moving parts other than zippers, but what's the consensus and what are peoples' experiences? Do you all wear your original flight or motorcycle jackets? Would love to hear your opinions on the viability of such a piece as a weekly wearer.
If you've got photos all the better. Thank you very much, looking forward to hearing from you all. Take care.
Chris