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Repairs were a normal part of a garment’s life and are often the clearest evidence that a jacket was genuinely used and valued rather than lightly worn or decorative.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage Reliable barnstormer jacket dates to approximately the 1940s–early 1950s and is constructed from heavy horsehide with a full shearling lining and collar, reflecting mid-century standards of durability and warmth. The jacket shows period-appropriate repairs to the lining, consistent with long-term use and preservation, highlighting the quality of the original materials and construction that allowed it to remain structurally sound decades later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steady Reserve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42921284534478,"sku":null,"price":1248.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/6101\/9854\/files\/5511D6C0-EF56-4CAB-917B-834D0036D5EB.png?v=1769842418"},{"product_id":"sears-work-wear-dark-denim-jacket-k-grigg","title":"1940s SEARS ROEBUCK BLANKET-LINED DENIM CHORE COAT","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a pre-1950s Sears Roebuck \u0026amp; Co. blanket-lined denim chore coat, built as true American workwear for industrial, farm, and railroad labor. Constructed with a heavyweight indigo denim shell, striped wool blanket lining, corduroy collar, and donut-style metal buttons, this jacket reflects the rugged, no-frills construction Sears was known for in the mid-20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand-stitched chest name “K. GRIGG” adds one-of-one character and authentic provenance, while the natural fading and wear tell a story earned through decades of use. A rare and highly collectible example of early Sears workwear, rivaling Carhartt and Montgomery Ward pieces from the same era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steady Reserve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43039786139854,"sku":null,"price":494.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/6101\/9854\/files\/86F3014F-3046-4A5B-A8C1-0B898DA68CB9.png?v=1769725731"},{"product_id":"chippewa-falls-red-wool-plaid-pullover-flannel-shirt","title":"CHIPPEWA FALLS WOOLEN MILL RED BUFFALO PLAID WOOL PULLOVER CIRCA EARLY 1960S","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEarly 1960s Chippewa Falls Woolen Mill heavy brushed wool pullover in classic red buffalo plaid. Produced during the era when American regional mills dominated cold-weather outerwear manufacturing. Features half-button placket, button-adjust cuff tabs, chest pocket, and dense insulating wool with strong structure throughout. The cropped, boxy silhouette reflects mid-century outdoor utility design. Circa early 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steady Reserve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43151464857806,"sku":null,"price":228.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/6101\/9854\/files\/0AE8627E-FA66-41EB-BA96-614F2856B008.jpg?v=1769542143"},{"product_id":"og-507-1980s-us-air-force-button-shirt","title":"1969 OG-507 U.S. Air Force Utility Shirt","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Vietnam War–era U.S. Air Force OG-507 utility shirt, dated 1969. The OG-507 replaced earlier OG-107s and was produced in a lighter 50\/50 poly-cotton twill, designed for improved durability and quicker drying in hot, humid environments during the Vietnam War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis example retains original Airman First Class (E-3) sleeve chevrons, period U.S. Air Force chest tape, and original name tape reading Johnson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe back features a hand-painted “Boise Bee” graphic, an unofficial morale or squadron-style artwork inspired by WWII bomber nose art traditions. These hand-painted designs were privately commissioned and worn off-duty or on base, making surviving examples exceptionally scarce. Paint shows authentic age, light cracking, and wear consistent with period use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA rare and highly collectible piece combining issued military apparel with personalized Vietnam-era artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVietnam War era · 1969 contract · OG-507 · Original hand-painted artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steady Reserve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43152353231054,"sku":null,"price":198.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/6101\/9854\/files\/796A94CC-A5EB-4573-AE36-CC3C87EA225B.jpg?v=1770850655"},{"product_id":"364-1930s-1940s-leather-biker-jacket","title":"1940S–EARLY 1950S D-POCKET STEERHIDE MOTORCYCLE JACKET CIRCA LATE 1940S","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLate 1940s to early 1950s American D-pocket motorcycle jacket featuring classic asymmetrical cross-zip construction and Lightning main zipper hardware. Built from heavy grain leather with a wool plaid lining consistent with early post-war production. The wide lapels, rounded D-pocket panel, and boxy cropped silhouette reflect authentic early American biker design before the sleeker 1960s refinements. Natural patina, hardware oxidation, and leather creasing speak to decades of real wear rather than artificial distressing. Circa late 1940s to early 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steady Reserve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43225867092174,"sku":null,"price":498.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/6101\/9854\/files\/41D53CF9-E0D9-456C-BB73-31CB4ABB8F51.png?v=1769730807"},{"product_id":"413-1970s-denim-chambray-shirt","title":"CHAMBRAY WESTERN WORK SHIRT WITH RED CONTRAST STITCHING CIRCA EARLY 1970S","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEarly 1970s chambray work shirt featuring bold red decorative loop stitching along the collar, pockets, and cuffs. The exaggerated collar points and contrast detailing reflect the era’s expressive take on traditional workwear silhouettes. Lightweight and breathable with a soft hand feel, it balances utility and western-inspired flair. Black buttons and dual chest pockets keep the structure classic while the trim gives it character. Circa early-to-mid 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LooseFade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43232636240078,"sku":null,"price":128.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/6101\/9854\/files\/42A4040A-DC29-4663-8D67-4276CB4CCB26.jpg?v=1770850669"},{"product_id":"amano","title":"AMANO BOLIVIAN HANDWOVEN FIGURAL WOOL SWEATER (C. LATE 1980s–1990s)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage Amano sweater dates to the late 1980s–1990s and was handwoven in Bolivia using 100% wool, drawing directly from traditional Andean textile practices. The bold red ground is decorated with woven figural motifs inspired by Indigenous iconography, reflecting a long-standing cultural language of movement, ritual, and symbolism. Thick wool yarn, visible hand tension, and saturated natural colors give this piece a tactile, one-of-one character rooted in heritage craft rather than mass production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steady Reserve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43305524363470,"sku":null,"price":448.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/6101\/9854\/files\/CFA0D95A-6A5E-40BD-942B-EEBFACC8BFAA.png?v=1765433731"},{"product_id":"campognolo-ringer-t-shirt","title":"PATIO BIKE SHOP CAMPAGNOLO RINGER T-SHIRT · CIRCA 1970S-1980S","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal vintage ringer T-shirt produced for Patio Bike Shop, an independent Wisconsin bike shop active during the golden era of competitive road cycling. This piece reflects a time when elite European component makers worked directly with local race shops and teams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1970s, Campagnolo served as a technical advisor to national and world champion cyclists, and select shops with strong racing programs were issued co-branded apparel for staff, racers, and promotion. 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