Jason G Posted August 15, 2010 Share #1 Posted August 15, 2010 One of the rarest raincoats/slickers you'll come across, just out of an old cavalry collection, is this 1907 Pattern (1917 contract dated) MOUNTED slicker or raincoat. Somewhat stiff but still pliable, no cracks and NO damage other than normal wear and tear. From my research this coat went through several changes, and back again, to this particular style. The original 1907 pattern was just like this, a right side pocket, single back, two rows of fasteners, and a cantle piece (that's the triangle shaped thing on the back...keeps the water off your hindparts while on the saddle!). The 'in between' patterns had slightly different varieties associated with them, including a 'double' back, single fasteners instead of doubles, and some other minor changes. In 1919 the army again decided to change these around, going back to the 'double' back for instance. The 'dismounted' or regular slicker/raincoat had, among other things, 2 slash side pockets, a single row of fasteners, no cantle piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason G Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share #2 Posted August 15, 2010 Another overview shot. You can sort of see the cantle piece, as well as the double row of fasteners, and the right side pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason G Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share #3 Posted August 15, 2010 Upper view. The two buttons that enable the collar to be pulled up and fastened securely around the wearers neck are what the 'dots' on the collar are. Note the collar comes to a rounded type of 'point'. You can also see both fasteners are aligned and not 'canted'. Visible inside the collar is the coathook (still intact) and the size tag. This coat is 'Size 1'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason G Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted August 15, 2010 Detail of the right side pocket and the right sleeve, showing the snaps to close the sleeve around the wearer. The left sleeve is identical, with 2 'male' ends and a 'female' end. No makers marks are present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason G Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share #5 Posted August 15, 2010 Closeup of the size tag "1" and the coat hook. Also gives you an idea of the interior stitching, and you can see the single back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason G Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share #6 Posted August 15, 2010 Button closeup. There are 4 buttons like this on the slicker. One in the front at the very bottom, one on the rear at the mid-way part of the cantle piece, and two on the underside of the collar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason G Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share #7 Posted August 15, 2010 This is the cantle piece button showing both it and the buttonhole detail work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason G Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share #8 Posted August 15, 2010 The reverse, showing the cantle piece and it's construction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason G Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share #9 Posted August 15, 2010 The maker tag, located inside the right pocket. Tag reads: "United States Rubber Co. Contract 967 September 15 1917 Boston, MASS Size 1 Inspector No ???" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason G Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share #10 Posted August 15, 2010 Double post..sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason G Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share #11 Posted August 15, 2010 Well, folks, that's it for tonite. If anyone wants or needs more detailed shots, please let me know and I'll try to get them posted. If you are a cavalry collector stay tuned....much more to come.... And yes...its eventual destination is the estand. You will NOT see this on ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattOravik Posted August 15, 2010 Share #12 Posted August 15, 2010 That is really cool! It's kind of hard to tell in the pic, is it khaki or more OD in color? -Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason G Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share #13 Posted August 15, 2010 It's a khaki color. Not 'green' at all, but the pics do make it look that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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