I have finally got around to taking some pictures of my Poughkeepsie A2. It belonged to a G.J.Gmelch. The is evidence of a triangular patch being sewn below the name strip.
Leather
Very supple russet horsehide, with some areas of deep grain. Poughkeepsie horsehide is known to be thinner compared with most other makers. It is certainly thinner, but also strong and very comfortable to wear. The tan stitching is pleasing to the eye.
Hardwear
The zipper is a double marked Talon and works perfectly with no separation at the male end. I have also seen triple-marked Talons on Poughkeepsies. The ring snaps are larger than those found on Broncos and United Sheeplined and are like those found on Aeros, which is not surprising as I believe Poughkeepsie Leather Clothing was an off-shoot of Aero.
Lining
The mustard coloured lining is almost 100% perfect and has the inspector's stamp D23.
Knits
The knits are all original and are in good order, with only a few repaired moth nips.
Features
Poughkeepsie A2s are fairly generic. They do not have zipper reinforcement stitching. The bottom of the pockets on this jacket are curved, although on others I have owned they are more pointed like Aeros. The box stitching on the epaulets extends to the outer stitch lines. The jacket does not have a collar stand.
Measurements
Armpit to armpit: 23"
Across the shoulders: 19.5"
Length of sleeve from shoulder seam to end of knit cuff: 25"
Back from base of collar to bottom of the waistband: 25"
Conclusion
Poughkeepsie A2s are amongst my favourite. I particularly like the mid-russet colour and the tan stitching. This jacket has had little wear and is a great example from this 1942 contract.
Leather
Very supple russet horsehide, with some areas of deep grain. Poughkeepsie horsehide is known to be thinner compared with most other makers. It is certainly thinner, but also strong and very comfortable to wear. The tan stitching is pleasing to the eye.
Hardwear
The zipper is a double marked Talon and works perfectly with no separation at the male end. I have also seen triple-marked Talons on Poughkeepsies. The ring snaps are larger than those found on Broncos and United Sheeplined and are like those found on Aeros, which is not surprising as I believe Poughkeepsie Leather Clothing was an off-shoot of Aero.
Lining
The mustard coloured lining is almost 100% perfect and has the inspector's stamp D23.
Knits
The knits are all original and are in good order, with only a few repaired moth nips.
Features
Poughkeepsie A2s are fairly generic. They do not have zipper reinforcement stitching. The bottom of the pockets on this jacket are curved, although on others I have owned they are more pointed like Aeros. The box stitching on the epaulets extends to the outer stitch lines. The jacket does not have a collar stand.
Measurements
Armpit to armpit: 23"
Across the shoulders: 19.5"
Length of sleeve from shoulder seam to end of knit cuff: 25"
Back from base of collar to bottom of the waistband: 25"
Conclusion
Poughkeepsie A2s are amongst my favourite. I particularly like the mid-russet colour and the tan stitching. This jacket has had little wear and is a great example from this 1942 contract.
