This is one very rare and hard to find denim jacket by Wrangler from the Blue Bell series. I bought it for RM400 from another collector who unfortunately only appreciate Levis and have no idea that this jacket is very rare species indeed. This the first Wrangler jackets, also known as the Wrangler cowboy jacket was originally manufactured in the 1947. The designs include pleats down the front, tucked together by stitched dots, and two buckles on the back.
This version featured vents on the shoulder allowing more freedom of movement with elastic straps built inside (an advatage for cowboy in a rodeo show). Only the 1947 version featured this and the shoulder vents was removed the following years. The label is made from plastic and notice that the is no registered mark (R). The is no bell logo on this particular jacket. Another destintive features for the first edition version.
This is used jacket in mint condition, market value is at USD 1,550. Mine with label intact, it should be close to USD 2,000 and sorry to say this is not for sale.
Specifications:
- Manufacturer : Wrangler, Origin : USA, Circa : 1940s
- Lot 11MJ (made from 11 oz per yard denim and MJ stands for Men Jacket)
- Hand cuff with copper snap button and wrist rivet
- Two buckles at back made by Waterbury Buckle Co.
- Front pocket with copper snap button
- Double pleated with stitched dots
- Selvage on the front pleats
- Single pleated shoulder vent (with elastic strap built inside)
- Plastic label with no registered mark and bell logos
2 comments:
I think this is the only one wrangler jacket in Malaysia
I have another one..........I found one and its MINT hot im ready to sell, just bought a house..MINT JACKET --size 38
$1,000 thanks NAte 218 760 8188
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