tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2531042345249944812024-03-19T02:24:14.427-07:00vintage workwearvintage workwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675397518501667535noreply@blogger.comBlogger270125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-253104234524994481.post-89964975757567344842014-01-29T14:58:00.002-08:002014-01-29T20:44:20.083-08:00Hat of the Week: 1960s Era Penney's BIG-MAC Balloon Top Engineer Cap<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">First off, apologies to all the readers of this blog for the lack of posts this past year. While we have been sharing with INSTAGRAM @vintageworkwear, it can't take the place of this blog nor does it allow for the multiple photos or written word that help to share just a bit of information about the vintage work clothing we have a passion for. This vintage BIG-MAC denim engineer cap marks the first edition of our new weekly "Hat of the Week" installment and a renewed effort to share information and photos of the vintage workwear we love. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1960s era Penneys BIG-MAC six panel denim "balloon top" engineer cap.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The variation of fading seen on the different types of denim used to construct this cap result in an almost two-tone appearance. Reminiscent of traditional "Eastern" type railroad caps with their hickory stripe crown paired with a denim headband and visor.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Beautiful fade variations between the darker denim of the visor and headband and the lighter edge trim of the visor. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Close up of the lighter weight denim of the headband and visor along with the Penneys BIG-MAC UNION MADE size label</span>.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Close up view of the heavier grain denim used on the six panel crown portion of the cap.</span></td></tr>
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vintage workwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675397518501667535noreply@blogger.com532tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-253104234524994481.post-26493121048177193822013-10-07T02:12:00.000-07:002013-10-07T02:12:22.900-07:00VINTAGE BROWN'S BEACH JACKETS AND VESTS AS SEEN ON HBO'S BOARDWALK EMPIRE<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Sunday night marked three weeks running that various Brown's Beach
Jacket garments have been spotted as part of what surely can be said to
be some of the if not the best wardrobe currently seen on television.</span><br />
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different Brown's Beach Jacket garments can be seen in this scene from
the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. From left to right- early BB jacket in
black with pointed collar, later blue BB jacket with rounded collar,
what looks to be an early BB vest and finally an early BB collar-less jacket in
black.</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Three
weeks ago we were provided a glimpse of Richard Harrow sporting a
Brown's Beach vest under his coat and scarf. Last week we were treated
to scenes of Richard</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> wearing the same vest, seen below both with and without the wool coat. </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Not to get all critical especially since the wardrobe and set dressing is always so good but with Richards vest being in what looked to be in near perfect condition some key details can be easily seen. This particular Brown's Beach vest is a later version as identified by its weave of dark blue, grey, black and white wool herringbone wool and the later Scovil or DOT conventional type snaps measuring 1/2" in diameter. A period correct vest would have been constructed of black, grey and white herringbone weave. The earlier garments sometimes included various shades of brown due to age and exposure to the elements. Another tell tale sign of earlier garments are the much less common larger 3/4" nipple type snaps that were used.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">All said, a very good night of television indeed. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1930s Brown's Beach collar-less jacket or cardigan from the vintageworkwear.com collection</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Side by side comparison of 1930's era Brown's Beach Jacket black, grey and white wool herringbone weave (seen on left) and 1950's era Brown's Beach Jacket blue, grey and white herringbone weave. vintageworkwear.com collection</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Side by side comparison of 1930's era Brown's Beach Jacket 3/4" nipple type snap fastener seen on the left and 1950's era Brown's
Beach Jacket 1/2" Scovil brand snap fastener seen on the right. vintageworkwear.com collection</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Male portion of early nipple type snap on the left and later conventional type snap on the right. vintageworkwear.com collection </span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Some very nice reproduction Brown's Beach Jacket garments can be found at one of our favorite shops, <a href="http://www.speedway-shop.com/">Speedway</a> Haberdashery of Sendai Japan. Check out their online store or see their facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SpeedwayJapan">here</a>. To view item available from their store in English check them out on Rakuten <a href="http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/speedway-shop/item/bbj-224/">here</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Above images of Richard Harrow and Al Capone's "guys" courtesy of HBO / <a href="http://www.hbo.com/boardwalk-empire">Boardwalk Empire</a><a href="http://./">.</a></span>vintage workwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675397518501667535noreply@blogger.com151tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-253104234524994481.post-20594794486945113012013-06-21T21:52:00.000-07:002013-06-21T21:52:37.183-07:00SUMMERTIME <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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vintage workwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675397518501667535noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-253104234524994481.post-50411963695490151872013-04-03T01:17:00.001-07:002013-04-03T01:17:40.558-07:00Vintage CANTRIPUM Two Pocket Selvedge Denim Jacket and Antique Flange Sign<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">CANTRIPUM brand union made two pocket denim jacket manufactured by Hooker, Corser & Mitchell Co. of Brattleboro, VT.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This recent auction sale is constructed of narrow loom denim of which the selvedge edge can be seen on the back side of both right and left side button & button hole plackets. The closely spaced white stitching with a large count per inch contrasts nicely with the dark indigo denim. Additional details including wreath & star donut type buttons, Cantripum script loomed neck label and United Garment Workers of America union label likely date this jacket to the 1930's. A similar jacket <a href="http://inspirationla.com/news/1731.html">seen here</a> was featured in the Vintage Clothing Auction of Rin Tanaka's 4th Annual Kulture Recycling Show, <a href="http://inspirationla.com/home">Inspiration </a>in February 2012. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Cantripum Brand Overalls Coats and Khaki Goods flange sign seen at the top of this post was pulled from the web some time ago and helped in identifying the script label of this jacket. </span>vintage workwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675397518501667535noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-253104234524994481.post-880914389614191642013-04-01T22:54:00.000-07:002013-04-01T22:54:52.112-07:00THE N.& W. MANUFACTURING CO. Manufacturers of Union Made Overalls, Coats, Dungarees, Etc.<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Early 20th Century N & W invoice for goods and NOS Dungarees as seen in LIGHTNING MAGAZINE February 2013. From the vintageworkwear.com collection.</span><br />
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<br />vintage workwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675397518501667535noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-253104234524994481.post-73460801148008874052013-03-04T22:24:00.000-08:002013-03-04T22:26:20.510-08:00Markwardt's POLKA DOT "Your Daily Bread" Vintage Work Apron <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Vintage work apron for the MARKWARDT'S POLKA DOT BREAD. A bit of research reveals <span style="font-size: small;">Markwardt's</span> did business in the state of Missouri from the 1930's thr<span style="font-size: small;">ough</span> the 1950's possibly a longer period of time. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This work or bakers apron is constructed of light colored convert or salt & pepper twill. The apron measures 34" in length and utilizes both sides of the the selvedge edge of the 36" width of fabric. One side of the selvedge edge is seen on the lower hem, the other side is located on the backside of the top of the apron. The upper portion of fabric is folded over and stitched horizontally along the selvedge edge which allows the neck tie enclosed inside the tunnel of folded over fabric to move from side to side or be removed if needed.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The apron features single stitch construction and bar-tack reinforcement and includes attached side ties made of salt & pepper twill. The heavy duty upper neck tie is constructed of grey cotton twill with the ends finished in a triangular fold with triangular stitching. A single patch type pocket also utilizes the finished selvedge edge for the pocket opening.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1950s era BIG YANK<span style="font-size: small;"> Union Made <span style="font-size: small;">S</span>anforized </span>Chambray Work Shirt featuring unique pocket sometimes referred to as a cigarette pocket. The BIG YANK <a href="http://www.vintageworkwear.com/2012/05/1940s-reliance-mfg-co-big-yank.html">sweat proof pocket</a> design is a classic example of form follows function, having been used on various RELIANCE BIG YANK work shirts since the early 20th century. This rare example is deadstock or new old stock having never been</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> tried on or worn</span></span> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> let alone </span></span>unpinned or opened. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Below the same model shirt with character and fade from years of wear and tear is seen for comparison</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1950s era collar w<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">as</span></span> significantly less poin<span style="font-size: small;">ted </span>than its predecessor from the 1940's. <span style="font-size: small;">This shirt also features signature </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">BIG YANK</span></span> </span>diamond embossed button<span style="font-size: small;">s. Th<span style="font-size: small;">e</span>ir thicker <span style="font-size: small;">shape</span> and raised detail<span style="font-size: small;"> were much easier for working men to button</span> <span style="font-size: small;">and</span> unbutton.</span> </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">BIG YANK signature arched upper yoke with two layers of fabric. The dual layers add additional protection while carrying loads on the shoulder in addition to added life to the garment, another example of form following function.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> About the only pet peeve is that The BIG YANK UNION MADE SANFORIZED neck label found on shirts from this era were attached with glue and have a tendency to become detached after many washings. </span></span> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Color variation between the deadstock and used versions of the same shirt can be seen in the photo above.</span></span></td></tr>
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<br />vintage workwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675397518501667535noreply@blogger.com79tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-253104234524994481.post-66483705012135780962013-02-27T14:56:00.000-08:002013-02-27T18:46:40.040-08:001950s OSH KOSH B'gosh UNION MADE SANFORIZED Indigo Denim Lace Back Dungarees<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">SOLD <span style="color: black;">via</span> <a href="http://sfvmercantile.com/">The San Fernando Valley Mercantile Co.</a></span></span></div>
vintage workwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675397518501667535noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-253104234524994481.post-36519668911416737812013-02-13T22:08:00.000-08:002013-02-13T22:08:42.470-08:00Vintage 1950s SWEET-ORR Yarn-Dyed Flannel Work Shirt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />SWEET-ORR Union Made flannel work shirt constructed of heavy weight yarn-dyed SANFORIZED cotton with pointed collar, black convex two hole buttons and lower hem side reinforcement gussets.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Patch type chest pockets, each with a slightly different shape and plaid pattern. Interesting detail in that the front placket buttons only run about half the length of the shirt, likely due to the high-wasted style of pants worn during the same 1950s time period . The wider lower hem portion of the shirt back likely helped in keeping the shirt tucked in during physical work.</td></tr>
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<br />vintage workwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675397518501667535noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-253104234524994481.post-72073862660538315432013-02-12T13:16:00.000-08:002013-02-13T12:25:20.801-08:00Antique FINCK'S "DETROIT-SPECIAL" OVERALLS "Wear Like A Pigs Nose" Advertising Whistle... For Mike<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Today we share this FINCK'S UNION MADE "DETROIT-SPECIAL" OVERALLS advertising whistle in fond memory of Mike Hersh. His wonderful blog <a href="http://union-made.blogspot.com/">UNION-MADE</a> set the bar high for vintage workwear advertising, promotional and print material. While we were proud of the fact that many of the pieces Mike so graciously shared were also in our collection, his knowledge, insight and obvious passion for the art and history set him (and UNION-MADE) apart and reminded us on so many occasions as to just why we love this stuff. Mike's frequent positive comments on this blog were always appreciated and provided food for the soul and fuel for the fire in the quest to find time and motivation in the busy schedule to post and share. I never got the chance to meet Mike up close and in person but truly considered him to be a friend, brother-in-arms and much valued member of our little blogging community. News this past weekend of Mike's passing hits hard and reminds us of just how precious life is and to appreciate the time and interaction we have with those whose light burns bright... we never know when that light will dim and no longer be with us. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">R.I.P Mike and Godspeed.</span></span><br />
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<br />vintage workwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675397518501667535noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-253104234524994481.post-90423810080809966322013-02-07T01:48:00.000-08:002013-02-07T01:48:42.236-08:00Vintage Buddy Lee Union Made Child's Playsuit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Awesome vintage Lee "Buddy Lee" two-tone denim child's playsuit with shawl collar and fold down front pockets recently found and shared by one of our friends. Hefty bar-tack reinforcements in red thread located at the bottom of the pocket and side opening, best seen in the fourth photo. This piece likely dates to the 1920s-1930s</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Deadstock Vintage Carhartt Union Made Brown Duck Winter Cap. Grainy dark brown SANFORIZED duck canvas with fold down ear flaps </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">and flannel lining and</span> to help keep you warm and toasty on those cold winter days. </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">United Cap & Hatters Millinery Workers Union label can be seen hiding behind the original size tag. Originally priced at $4.25</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">, likely dates to the 1960's based on the cursive script label. From the vintageworkwear.com collection.</span>vintage workwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675397518501667535noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-253104234524994481.post-57280490954848890062012-12-26T22:54:00.000-08:002012-12-26T22:54:52.379-08:00BASKETBALL JONES... Cheech and ChongIt's that time of the year when the seminal Cheech and Chong Christmas track Santa Claus And His Old Lady is in full rotation and our thoughts turn to another slice of classic old school humor.<br />
The 1973 song and 1975 animated short film <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball_Jones_featuring_Tyrone_Shoelaces">Basketball Jones </a>by Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong hits the mark on so many levels, lets hope everyone "gets it" and enjoys it as much as we have for nearly 40 years. The fact that the film was produced at a time (pre MTV) when there were no traditional outlets for these types of music videos along with the "who's who" involved with both music and animation makes the Basketball Jones legacy all the more special. Some of the names who contributed will both surprise and impress. Enjoy!<br />
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Cheech Marin - Falseto Vocal as Tryone Shoelaces <br />
Tommy Chong - Keyboards on original demo<br />
<a href="http://www.georgeharrison.com/">George Harrison</a> - Guitar<br />
<a href="http://www.voormann.com/">Klaus Vorman</a> - Bass <br />
<a href="http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Jim_Keltner.html">Jim Keltner</a> - Percussion <br />
<a href="http://www.caroleking.com/">Carol King</a> - Electric Piano<br />
<a href="http://www.nickyhopkins.com/">Nicky Hopkins</a> - Piano <br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Scott_%28musician%29">Tom Scott </a>- Saxophone<br />
<a href="http://youtu.be/efLOr3tM1KI">Billy Preston</a> - Organ <br />
Darlene Love - Vocal <br />
Michele Philips - Vocal <br />
Ronnie Spector - Vocal<br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Adler">Lou Adler</a> - Producer<br />
<a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0340502/">Paul Gruwell</a> - Animation<br />
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vintage workwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675397518501667535noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-253104234524994481.post-5454365883797119302012-12-25T20:16:00.003-08:002012-12-25T20:17:13.072-08:00BEST WISHES FOR THE HOLIDAYS 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">VintageWorkwear, Parnelli Jones and Andy Granatelli wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!</span>vintage workwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675397518501667535noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-253104234524994481.post-78427738495346921562012-12-02T23:21:00.000-08:002012-12-02T23:21:03.416-08:00Early 1900's CARHARTT Union Made Clothing Fabric Sample Mailer<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Turn of the century Hamilton Carhartt Manufacturing Co. illustrated Union Made Work Clothing brochure with fabric samples. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Cloth swatches include denim, heart print indigo dyed wabash, yarn dyed black cotton twill and a long time favorite pin-check referred to here as "highest grade and favorites in the south". The swatch of blue twill with grey and white twisted yarn warp or fill seen in the upper left corner is especially interesting. The taupe or olive colored twill seen in the lower right corner was used for New York state work uniforms. A similar color is found on vintage NYC workers uniform garments manufactured by Sweet-Orr. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">In addition to the various fabrics, the illustration of the rail worker holding the oil can (seen in the middle of the fabric swatches) and THE TROLLY CAR-HEART BRAND Union Made Pants and Overalls box logo are also seen in various Carhartt Railroad Time Books dating from 1900 to 1907 and help to date this mailer to the early 1900's. </span><br />
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vintage workwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675397518501667535noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-253104234524994481.post-65091779229658276102012-11-26T00:14:00.001-08:002012-11-26T08:22:45.148-08:00Sundays Best... Vintage Workshirts <br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A trio of super vintage work shirts </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">recently brought to market </span>dating from the early 1900's to the 1940's</span>. These </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">new old stock beauties</span> will soon be to be on their way to new homes after decades of storage.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> THE MOORE brand childs shirt with chin strap. </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Made from indigo dyed </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">polka dot</span></span> STIFEL cloth.</span> Photos via graciemay0</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">IRON ACE brand SANFORIZED grey chambray work shirt</span>. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Photos via unpack</span></td></tr>
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A couple of vintage Thanksgiving post cards featuring workwear and patriotic themes along with the prerequisite tom turkey including Anvils, Airships, Labor, Overalls, Trains and Stars & Bars Shield.<br />
Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.vintage workwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675397518501667535noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-253104234524994481.post-55474365066556994012012-11-20T13:13:00.001-08:002012-11-20T13:13:19.903-08:00THE DUST BOWL...A Film by Ken Burns<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A young boy in dust storm, Oklahoma, 1936. Photo Arthur Rothstein</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Last night while program guide surfing I was fortunate to come across part 2 of the <a href="http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/dustbowl/">THE DUST BOWL</a> the fantastic new film by Academy Award nominated producer /director <a href="http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/">Ken Burns</a>. Having already been a fan of previous Burns' work including 1994's Baseball and 2001's Jazz, I figured his treatment of this subject would be top notch. The film far surpassed my expectations and put into perspective the plight of the mid west farmers of the Depression Era 1930's, the man-made destruction and restoration of the southern Plains along with the migration west to California in search of a fresh start and new life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The <a href="http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/fsachtml/fsainfo.html">FSA</a> photography of <a href="http://www.biography.com/people/walker-evans-9289854">Walker Evans</a>, <a href="http://www.biography.com/people/dorothea-lange-9372993">Dorothea Lange</a> along with the film <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032551/">The Grapes of Wrath</a> have long been a source of enjoyment and inspiration and Burn's Dust Bowl documentary helps to share some of the history behind those iconic images and story.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Migrant man working on a headlight. Oklahoma, 1939. Photo Russell Lee</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We highly recommend you check your local listings or hit the link for the <a href="http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/dustbowl/tv-schedules/">PBS rebroadcast schedule</a> of THE DUST BOWL including The Great Plow Up (part 1) and Reaping the Whirlwind (part 2).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Browse the Library of Congress Farm Security Administration photos <a href="http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/fsahtml/fadocamer.html">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Also check out our friend Matt Strickland's informative blog<a href="http://rivet-head.blogspot.com/"> RivetHEAD</a> for his photo of the day, many featuring Depression Era thru 1950's American workers.</span>vintage workwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675397518501667535noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-253104234524994481.post-27947959942532148542012-11-19T01:27:00.000-08:002012-11-19T01:27:45.127-08:00Vintage 1920's CARHARTT Chore CoatThis exemplary Carhartt chore coat described as dating to the 1920's was recently offered for sale by the fine folks at IN VINTAGE WE TRUST and even priced at just under five big ones, this beauty didn't last long. <br />
Some of the killer details seen in the photos below include angular watch pocket with primitive single stitching and rarely seen early Carhartt Master Cloth label, heart shaped "change" or removable buttons with patent date of 1918, sleeve cuff rivet reinforcement and early United Garment Workers of America union label.<br />
While many of the same type of coats from the same time period featured chin strap collar closures, photos and description of this coat did not reference this feature which was also know as dust proof collar or military style adjustable collar. A similar coat is seen inside the Carhartt Universal Time Book from 1935.<br />
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<br />vintage workwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675397518501667535noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-253104234524994481.post-62651882079521261652012-11-17T02:17:00.001-08:002012-11-18T23:45:22.836-08:00CARHARTT PARK, KENTUCKY...Near the Birthplace of Abraham Lincoln<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hamilton Carhartt has long been a source of inspiration, for amongst other things his honorable business practices and treatment of both employees and his fellow man. His respect for President <a href="http://www.alplm.org/">Abraham Lincoln</a> is seen in these vintage <a href="http://www.carhartt.com/">Carhartt</a> promotional pieces. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Vintage "CARHARTT PARK" Post Card honoring the "Back To The Land" factory located near Abraham Lincoln's birthplace. From </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">the vintage workwear.com collection</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">From </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">the vintage workwear.com collection</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Information on the CARHARTT PARK Overall Factory located in Kentucky, near the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln taken from a 1935 promotional Carhartt Universal Time Book. </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">From </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">the vintage workwear.com collection</span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Copper etching portrait of Lincoln and his GETTYSBURG ADDRESS taken from a promotional </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1935 </span>Carhartt Universal Time Book. </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">From </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">the vintage workwear.com collectio</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">See the film<a href="http://thelincolnmovie.com/"> LINCOLN</a> in theaters now, directed by Steven Spielberg and staring the mega talented and much respected Daniel Day-Lewis in the title role as Abraham Lincoln. </span><br />
<br />vintage workwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675397518501667535noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-253104234524994481.post-81294039115720956312012-11-15T12:51:00.000-08:002012-11-15T15:34:40.191-08:00Vintage PENNEY'S BIG MAC Coveralls<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">New old stock PENNEY'S BIG MAC one piece work suit with original flasher. This vintage suit features two tone <i>•SANFORIZED•</i> herringbone twill fabric and was customized with company name and employee chain stitching. Details include ACTION BACK shoulder pleating for full range of movement, double stitched SAIL CLOTH pockets, BAR TACK stitching at points of strain and TWO WAY ZIPPER. The PENNEY's BIG MAC front pocket label dates this coverall to the early 1950's.</span><br />
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Promotional postcard for the FOSTER RUBBER CO., makers of Cat's Paw Rubber Heels.<br />
USPS cancellation stamp dates this one hundred and one year old postcard to Oct. 18 1911.<br />
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Postcard features an image of what was claimed to be the world's largest Black Cat. The cat appeared every afternoon and evening at the New England Industrial and Educational Exposition and was used to advertise Cat's Paw Non-Slip Rubber Heels. The Cat was operated by man power, and the eyes feature electric lights that could be flashed at will.<br />
Cat's Paw salesman Mr. Noll is seen standing along side the cat to provide size & scale.<br />
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Happy Halloween.vintage workwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675397518501667535noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-253104234524994481.post-33817200070836781562012-10-17T21:31:00.001-07:002012-10-17T21:31:47.696-07:00Vintage BIG BEN Salt & Pepper Convert Cloth Work Jacket<br /><div class="post-header">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.sfvmercantile.com/">The San Fernando Valley Mercantile Co.</a> had the pleasure</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></span></span>of hooking up customer and San Fernando Valley resident Kelly </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">with this vintage 1960s era BIG BEN brand work jacket </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">at <a href="http://rgcshows.com/rosebowl.aspx">The Rose Bowl Flea Market</a></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">this past Sunday.</span></span></span></span>
A simple cossack style short jacket constructed of salt & pepper
twist twill cotton fabric (originally referred to as convert cloth) with
quilted liner and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talon_Zipper">Talon zipper</a> that will be right at home as part of Kelly's big rig working uniform.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It's always great
to see a favorite piece matched up with an appreciative and
knowledgeable buyer; it's precisely these type of customers that bring a
smile and remind us of just why we work hard to share our passion for
vintage workwear.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">BLUE BELL / BIG BEN / </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.wrangler.com/wps/wcm/connect/wrangler-en_us/about_us/history">Wrangler </a></span> company history.</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.wrangler.com/wps/wcm/connect/wrangler-en_us/about_us/history"><br /></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1897 - 20-year
old C.C. Hudson leaves Spring Hill Farm in Williamson County, Tennessee
seeking fortune in the emerging textile town of Greensboro, North
Carolina. He finds work in an overall factory sewing on buttons for 25
cents a day.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1904 - Hudson's
workplace closes. He and a few others buy several sewing machines from
the closing company. C.C. Hudson and his brother Homer form the Hudson
Overall Company, operating from a loft over Coe Brothers Grocery on
South Elm Street in Greensboro. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1919 - Sales of
Hudson overalls are booming. The company moves to a larger headquarters
and changes its name to Blue Bell Overall Company.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1926 - Big Ben
Manufacturing of Kentucky (Est. 1915) purchases Blue Bell for $585,000.
The name of the merged companies remains Blue Bell; headquarters remain
in Greensboro.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1936 - Blue Bell
introduces Super Big Ben Overalls, featuring 100% Sanforized fabric that
reduces shrinkage to less than 1%, setting a new standard for the
industry.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="ctl00_mainBody_lblFilingDate_S"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="ctl00_mainBody_lblFilingDate_S">1947 </span>- </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="ctl00_mainBody_lblFilingDate_S"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="ctl00_mainBody_lblOwner_S">Blue Bell Inc.</span> </span>files </span>U.S. federal trademark registration for
<span id="ctl00_mainBody_lblMarkName_S">Big Ben</span> on Oct. 7. <span id="ctl00_mainBody_lblOwner_S"></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Talon brand brass heavy duty zipper opens to reveal large pocket located behind conventional bib patch type pockets</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Proprietary bib pocket found on vintage HEADLIGHT Union Made Overalls. Pocket design, Talon zipper and HEADLIGHT loomed label most likely date this pair of overalls to the 1940's era, possibly as late as the 1950's. This particular pocket design was filed by inventor Oscar Berman on November 24th 1936 and was patented on April 18th 1939. The design provided four different pockets located on the front bib portion of the overalls including right and left side patch pockets, watch pocket (separated from the right patch pocket by sail cloth not seen in photo) and the patented larger pocket located behind the patch pockets and accessed via the zippered opening. Patent information is seen below.</span><br />
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HBO's most excellent BOARDWALK EMPIRE is a no-brainer for most folks who check this blog but the New Orleans based drama <a href="http://www.hbo.com/treme/index.html">TREME</a> stands tall as part two of HBO's powerful Sunday night one two punch. Much respect to series creator David Simon for his music heavy take on the culture and flavor of this neighborhood in The Big Easy as they rebuild post Katrina. Some favorite artists and musicians who have appeared on the show include <a href="http://youtu.be/mP3YhOzb74k">Alan Toussaint</a>, <a href="http://youtu.be/P-eDyAsMnjA">Dr John</a>, <a href="http://youtu.be/e98D69wr_Y4">Elvis Costello</a> and The Rebirth Brass Band.<br />
Another artist who is new to me and whose raucous live performance in Sunday nights episode 23 had me immediately both listening & looking for a name is <a href="http://quintronandmisspussycat.com/">QUINTRON AND THE PUSSYCAT</a>.<br />
The attention grabbing instrument that QUINTRON is seen playing at their Halloween gig is his self made DRUM BUDDY, a 4 oscillator, light activated, mechanically rotating synthesiser/drum machine. This contraption that could be described as part <a href="http://youtu.be/pERrVMbsCfg">Drum Machine</a>, part <a href="http://youtu.be/dxTShKhAm74">Synth</a>, part <a href="http://youtu.be/laivfpJkdbc">Scratch Turntable</a> and part <a href="http://youtu.be/w5qf9O6c20o">Theremin</a>. The ignition switch and key to turn it on and off is also a neat touch. The fact that<a href="http://youtu.be/o3euLzIBSVo"> Laurie Anderson</a> and <a href="http://youtu.be/SBpkcERX1Ug">Nels Cline</a> (two unique artists who over the years have provided much enjoyment and command much respect) own two of the only ten units made provides the proverbial icing on the cake.<br />
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