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Assuming it is original, I have it narrowed down to these. Otherwise, no idea.
32-485 Security (Aviation Togs) 1932
33-1729 Werber 1933
36-1112 P Werber 1936
37-3061 P Aero 1937
37-3891 P H.L.B. Corp. 1937
38-205 Werber 1937
38-1711-P Aero Nov 1937
39-2951 P Werber 1939
40-3785-P...
Well guys I got the measurements from Mark. And this one is too small for me. It is probably closer to a vintage size 40.
Here is the measurements Mark sent. I will see if Mark can do one a size or 2 bigger.
Pit to pit: 21.5
Shoulder 17 3/4
sleeve 25
Front 20 1/4
back 22 1/4
In case anyone is wondering, the jackets I have shrunk, include multiple Goodwears, an Aero Halfbelt in heavy horsehide, Gibson and Barnes goatskin. They have shrunk by up to 10%. The only jacket I have had trouble with is the Eastman A2 line of smooth leathered jackets.
I have shrunk a number of jackets. I usually soak them in hot water (it helps the leather soak up water faster), or just use a spray bottle to wet it, depending on how much or little I want to shrink it. Then I do a routine of 5 minutes in a dryer at the lowest setting, first inside out, then...
The shoulders, back and chest are pretty much how you would expect people to measure. The sleeve length is a problem in that no one ever mentions how they took the measurement. Either way would give me the information I need, but I never see anyone describe "sleeve measurement taken along...
The shoulders, back and chest are pretty much how you would expect people to measure. The sleeve length is a problem in that no one ever mentions how they took the measurement. Either way would give me the information I need, but I never see anyone describe "sleeve measurement taken along...
The shoulders, back and chest are pretty much how you would expect people to measure. The sleeve length is a problem in that no one ever mentions how they took the measurement. Either way would give me the information I need, but I never see anyone describe "sleeve measurement taken along...
I have an older size 42 (5-8 years old?) Indy in dark brown horse hide, broken in, with no flaws/rips/holes/errors for $200. Slightly too big for me. I can put it in the ad section later, with pics.
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Speaking of labels, here's some that will be used in the civvi jackets
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