Jacket Identification Help

[Jordyn Merr]

I have looked every possible phrase on google, i have looked on vinted mercari poshmark ebay. I have joined every dang vintage fashion group in the US. I’ve contacted the library of congress librarians, multiple vintage shops in my area, more known vintage shops around the country and absolutely nothing. I just need help getting some sort of info on this jacket and even better if you know the worth. Someone has to know something!

 

[denisebrain]

Hi Jordyn,

Welcome to the forums!

You have been looking hard! I think this is a job for a resourceress. Lynne @lkranieri or Victoria @Vintagiality, do you want to take a crack at this?

I'm afraid we can't give a valuation on your jacket (here are the forum rules), but I hope we can help you with other info.

 

[bycinbyhand]

Question... what does the black shiny label under the Corbett label say?

 

[bycinbyhand]

Did a quick search for the company. Not sure how vintage this jacket as the company was established in 2003.

 

[gatco]

The jacket is feeling more modern to me, less than 20 years old. It is still a nice classic leather jacket.

 

[Joyatri]

As Cin showed, the company is still in business. But I found this saying that they have been in business for 5 decades:

https://www.superpages.com/bp/new-york-ny/heritage-inc-L0132281237.htm

We are manufacturer and supplier of fine leather goods for over five decades having our own manufacturing unit in INDIA. For decades, we have been serving US clientele. Heritage Inc has fulfilled all your Leather fashion needs with our competitive prices, quality and creativity of our products. Our fine leather collections leather wallets, fanny packs, purses, travel bags, checkbook covers, money clips, business card holders, coin purses, ID holders, comprise a generous assortment for a wide range of customer needs. We undertake customized order (with minimum quantity). 212-532-0077​

You could call them and ask when they sold leather jackets with a "Corbett" label.

 

[lkranieri]

I searched the many databases to which I have access and I, too, found nothing about Corbett, which is highly unusual as I can almost always find some little bit about a company. I began to realize that there was something "off" here and had an idea that Corbett was not a US business or brand, which would explain the dearth of information.

I then noticed your little black label, under the deer (or whatever it is) label and by enhancing the photo I saw it says "Made in India," which underscored my suspicion that Corbett was not a US brand. I then dug for more information about Heritage Inc. and as Jo commented above, I found it was an Indian company that sells leather goods. I checked the UK trademarks for Corbett, but did not find it. I think, then, that Jo has the right idea and you should contact Heritage Inc. to find the link between them and the Corbett brand. Watch out for the email link the web page gives you (Heritage188-.org --changed by me) because it is not a link to the company and I got a warning to be cautious about the link).

Good luck.

 

[Jordyn Merr]

As Cin showed, the company is still in business. But I found this saying that they have been in business for 5 decades:

https://www.superpages.com/bp/new-york-ny/heritage-inc-L0132281237.htm

We are manufacturer and supplier of fine leather goods for over five decades having our own manufacturing unit in INDIA. For decades, we have been serving US clientele. Heritage Inc has fulfilled all your Leather fashion needs with our competitive prices, quality and creativity of our products. Our fine leather collections leather wallets, fanny packs, purses, travel bags, checkbook covers, money clips, business card holders, coin purses, ID holders, comprise a generous assortment for a wide range of customer needs. We undertake customized order (with minimum quantity). 212-532-0077​

You could call them and ask when they sold leather jackets with a "Corbett" label.

I think this is the right company but the website goes to a nursing home?

 

[Jordyn Merr]

I searched the many databases to which I have access and I, too, found nothing about Corbett, which is highly unusual as I can almost always find some little bit about a company. I began to realize that there was something "off" here and had an idea that Corbett was not a US business or brand, which would explain the dearth of information.

I then noticed your little black label, under the deer (or whatever it is) label and by enhancing the photo I saw it says "Made in India," which underscored my suspicion that Corbett was not a US brand. I then dug for more information about Heritage Inc. and as Jo commented above, I found it was an Indian company that sells leather goods. I checked the UK trademarks for Corbett, but did not find it. I think, then, that Jo has the right idea and you should contact Heritage Inc. to find the link between them and the Corbett brand. Watch out for the email link the web page gives you (Heritage188-.org --changed by me) because it is not a link to the company and I got a warning to be cautious about the link).

Good luck.

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It seems as if the website goes to a nursing home but i think you guys found the right company!

 

[Joyatri]

The phone number looks good. If you do a reverse look up of the phone number it comes up with Heritage, Inc.

 

[Jordyn Merr]

The phone number looks good. If you do a reverse look up of the phone number it comes up with Heritage, Inc.

Alright i will give a call tomorrow, i’ll post and update when i hear something.

 

[bycinbyhand]

Alright i will give a call tomorrow, i’ll post and update when i hear something.

awaiting your findings. it's a good mystery!