CLEANING A VN SOUVENIR JACKET

[BEAST]

I was helping to clean out a house yesterday and found a souvenir jacket made from a poncho liner. The jacket is dirty from storage and it looks like some of the silk is discolored from either water damage or rust from a hanger.

 

Any thoughts on the best way to clean the jacket? Woolite?

 

Thanks!

[Blacksmith]

Those are super-delicate. Not just the embroidery, but the stitching holding the jacket together, as it's thin nylon with the fill material.

 

I would leave it as-is, as I've seen them disintegrate in water.

 

Also, a LOT of repros made - and still being made - so would be good to see some pics for comparison.

[BEAST]

Hey Blacksmith, thanks for the response. After looking at the jacket again, I think you're right, less is better. Right now, I am just going to air it out. The stains look like water damage, but it could also be animal.

 

Here are a few photos:

 

 

 

 

[BEAST]

A look at the lining and stains:

 

 

 

[River Patrol]

Super rare chain stitched variety.....I tried to get the last one i saw at auction....very nice!

[vintageproductions]

Not unusual to see these camo variants with this type interior wear and staining.

 

I would just leave it alone.

[BEAST]

Thanks guys! My youngest daughter found it while we were helping to clean out a relatives house. Now she wants to wear it!?