John Wayne Coat

Started by Mossyrock, January 21, 2009, 11:12:15 AM

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Mossyrock

January 21, 2009, 11:12:15 AM
In many of his later Westerns, starting with "Rio Bravo", and on through "Cahill" and "True Grit", John Wayne wore a canvas coat similar to an LL Bean Field Coat.  River Junction Trading Company offers one they call the "Rio Bravo", but it isn't quite right; it has corderoy cuffs and collar.  Does anyone have any idea wherre to come up with the coat I am refering to?  Thanks!
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#1
January 21, 2009, 02:13:08 PM
I call mine a Barn Coat. I got mine at a western wear store several years ago. Mine is also unlined.
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#2
January 21, 2009, 06:10:10 PM
I've also seen that coat made out of leather.  The John Wayne style coat, from my searching, has been in almost every western store catalog!
Quote from: Leo Tanner on January 06, 2009, 02:29:15 PM
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#3
January 21, 2009, 06:17:04 PM
Carhartt makes a passable coat.  Just buy the one with buttons and not the zipper.  I changed out the rivet button things for Tin buttons to make it more period correct. 

http://workingperson.com/products/76_364_78/1/2256/Carhartt__Coats:_Cotton_Duck_Lined_Chore_Coat_C01BRN.html
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Willie Dixon

#4
January 21, 2009, 06:30:34 PM
that's a great looking coat.  you're right too, wouldn't take much modding if you buy the button one.  great price too!  I have a ranchwear apparel store out here in Flagstaff, looking forward to heading over there.
Quote from: Leo Tanner on January 06, 2009, 02:29:15 PM
At 25, you need to follow dreams or you'll regret it later. 

"It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts."
― Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes

slap happy

#5
January 21, 2009, 08:28:27 PM
Hi Mossyrock! I think i've seen them at westernandwildlifewonders.com  later slap happy

Delmonico

#6
January 24, 2009, 11:17:43 AM
Quote from: Deadeye Don on January 21, 2009, 06:17:04 PM
Carhartt makes a passable coat.  Just buy the one with buttons and not the zipper.  I changed out the rivet button things for Tin buttons to make it more period correct. 

http://workingperson.com/products/76_364_78/1/2256/Carhartt__Coats:_Cotton_Duck_Lined_Chore_Coat_C01BRN.html

According to the Carhartt rep that comes into our store, the rivet buttons are at least as old as Carhartt which started using them in 1889 when the company was founded.

BTW Carhartt has all their original patterns, we have tied the rep up, shoved horseshoe nails uner his toe nails, but have not had any real luck in getting them to do a run or two of the 1889 stuff.  But we'll keep hounding them. :)
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#7
January 24, 2009, 02:53:30 PM
Keep hounding them Del!
Quote from: Leo Tanner on January 06, 2009, 02:29:15 PM
At 25, you need to follow dreams or you'll regret it later. 

"It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts."
― Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes

Texas Lawdog

#8
January 24, 2009, 06:13:17 PM
Del, Cook him some Dutch Oven meals, he'll come around.
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#9
January 24, 2009, 07:38:38 PM
Does anyone have an old Carhartt catalogue?   

I read an article just last week.  Filson is now a fashion label!  So maybe Carhartt can emulate them.

maybe cowboys can benefit as well.
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#10
January 25, 2009, 04:20:58 PM
Just a thought, perhaps if a bunch of us would write them, and ask them since they have the original patterns if they would consider making a few small runs of the old stuff.  If it sold, I would think common sense would say to keep it up.  Don't know, but we tried what we could. 

I would say write rather than E-Mail, let me see if I can come up with the proper place to do the most good. ;)

See we understand in the north the need for this stuff.  The two major CAS clothes suppliers are located way down south and needless to say don't seem to want to make winter type clothes either.
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Always get the water for the coffee upstream from the herd.

Ab Ovo Usque ad Mala

The time has passed so quick, the years all run together now.

Deadeye Don

#11
January 26, 2009, 06:21:16 AM
Quote from: Delmonico on January 24, 2009, 11:17:43 AM
According to the Carhartt rep that comes into our store, the rivet buttons are at least as old as Carhartt which started using them in 1889 when the company was founded.

BTW Carhartt has all their original patterns, we have tied the rep up, shoved horseshoe nails uner his toe nails, but have not had any real luck in getting them to do a run or two of the 1889 stuff.  But we'll keep hounding them. :)

Oh well,  I really enjoyed sewing the tin ones on after I cut the rivet ones off.   :P
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Delmonico

#12
January 26, 2009, 05:01:42 PM
Quote from: Deadeye Don on January 26, 2009, 06:21:16 AM
Oh well,  I really enjoyed sewing the tin ones on after I cut the rivet ones off.   :P

See it t'was a learnin' 'spearmint.   

Now I'm curious as to exactly when they came out, now I got to know and have another research project, thanks a lot pard, you only did that to try and drive me nuts. ;D

Wonder if it will be like "wing nuts" and have a different name than rivet buttons, also know them as hammer buttons and batchlor (sp)buttons cause batchors ain't 'spossed to know how to sew. ;D
Mongrel Historian


Always get the water for the coffee upstream from the herd.

Ab Ovo Usque ad Mala

The time has passed so quick, the years all run together now.

Deadeye Don

#13
January 27, 2009, 06:23:35 AM
Let us know what you find out Del  !!    ;D
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Delmonico

#14
January 27, 2009, 02:26:24 PM
Quote from: Deadeye Don on January 27, 2009, 06:23:35 AM
Let us know what you find out Del  !!    ;D

I sure will, ain't had the time yet.
Mongrel Historian


Always get the water for the coffee upstream from the herd.

Ab Ovo Usque ad Mala

The time has passed so quick, the years all run together now.

Willie Dixon

#15
January 27, 2009, 07:28:03 PM
gotta love having Del around, the go-to expert on the clothing department.
Quote from: Leo Tanner on January 06, 2009, 02:29:15 PM
At 25, you need to follow dreams or you'll regret it later. 

"It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts."
― Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes

jimmyb.1

#16
May 13, 2009, 09:23:17 PM
Quote from: slap happy on January 21, 2009, 08:28:27 PM
Hi Mossyrock! I think i've seen them at westernandwildlifewonders.com  later slap happy

Hey slap
I was looking for a new speed rig and hit Wildlife out of curiosity.  Never heard of them b/f your post.  I ended up buying one of their new rigs - two lawman holsters and a moneybelt.  I think they owe you a commission. ;D  Very good price for the product.  Not as good as a $400 rig but good enough for my abilities.

Marshal Deadwood

#17
May 20, 2009, 09:26:16 PM
I'm gonna order one'a them cardhartt duck coats,,,,might replace the buttons,,,but I don't see why that woujldnt make a fine 'Big John'esk' coat.

I got a cheapie..'red head' canvas hunting 'shell' like that,,close to that one,,but mine has the 'snaps'...I actually love it,,the canvas is worn in,,comfortable yhet tough,,,gotta have this cardhartt one !

Tommorrow boys I place an order.

MD

GunClick Rick

#18
May 22, 2009, 12:16:26 AM
http://www.westerandwildlifewonders.com  Top notch folks

I have one that's real nice shape if someone wants it for 30.00 corduroy brown collar xxl.To big for me.
Bunch a ole scudders!
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