Lousy Pics, but can you help date a coat, please?

[Leisa]

I can't get a pic of the label at all. boo hoo...

It only has the company name:
Leathercraft Process of America
and an address & phone # in NYNY.

I should probably put it on Mz Thang so you can see how it falls better. I'm thinking 60's or 70's..?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[Leisa]

I should note that it's quite straight - almost tapered in toward the hem.

Also, the sleeves are aslo quite straight - almost fitted.

 

[Vintage_Visage]

yeah I see 80s also.. but I lean towards the later 80s is not 1990... but I try to block those eras out of my mind lol

and I am not trying to be argumentative but aren't those Raglan sleeves? not dolman?

 

[Leisa]

hmmmmm...

Well - first off, Come On, Marty! I DO have a guest room...

80's huh, ladies? dang. I thought the style was older than that...

It's a 10 digit phone # though, so that's a pretty large hint.

Thanks for the link - off to peruse that now.

 

[Leisa]

Well - I found this ad so far...
Same phone # & address in the ad as on my coat's label.

 

[Vintage_Visage]

do you have a picture of the label? It might help a little... though I am not good with labels either hahaha....

 

[Leisa]

I've been trying to get a pic of the label, but all I've managed so far is to get a big ol white spot in the middle of a black background. Maybe I can find the same lable elsewhere... hmmm

BRB

 

[Leisa]

No luck - Oh but I wanted to tell Jennifer that I would consider these sleeves raglan also. ;-)

 

[Sky Ranch Vintage]

Yes they are a type of Raglan. However if there is a seam on the top of the sleeve they are a hybrid. If no seam on top then definitely raglan.

 

[Leisa]

There is not a seam running along the top of the slleve.

And, Marty - no worries. You can still visit. ;-)

 

[catwalkcreative]

I'd agree with mid 80's due to the style of collar, sleeves and tapered hem. Sorry I didn't see this thread before now.

 

[Leisa]

I'm waffling... because it fits me. oi.

 

[Vintage_Visage]

lol I KNOW that one,,..

I look at it this way..#1 will I wear it more than a modern counterpart?

How much less did I pay compared to how much it would cost to buy the same quality "modern" piece..

So usually if it fits I keep it!!! lol I find my self looking at gorgeous dresses, and trying them on begging they don't fit because I need to sell! I have3 a gorgeous black and white plaid one that I put on and realized my bust was way too big and I was ecstatic because a bust issue isn't fixable compared to the waist... I'll hold on until I loose the weight lol.. not with this one!

So I say,,, if you don't NEED the money and you really like it don't feel guilty. I trade up. If I want to keep a dress then I have to purge something that will sell for similar price. I tend to only keep what i REALLY like

 

[Leisa]

Well...thing is I DO need $, but I don't figure this will bring much as it's missing one button.

It also has some faint scratches & worn spots. I'd wear it, but I wouldn't pay a heck of a lot for it.

What to do...what to do...