Vintage Buddy Lee Union Made Child's Playsuit

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

Buddy Lee

Early Buddy Lee ready for work as seen at the new Rising Sun & Co. location in Eagle Rock. His gear includes house mark label denim work cap and denim jeans with copper crotch rivet. Among the spools of thread and Hercules Powder box panel Jeans of the Old West: A History by Michael Harris can be seen hiding behind Buddy, keeping him good company and providing him with the appropriate evening read.  

 

1950's GIFTS THAT LAST print ad featuring Buddy Lee Dolls. Copy accurately states "These dolls reflect the joys of Christmas 365 days a year".

Deadstock 1960s Lee 191-Z JELT DENIM UNION MADE SANFORIZED Carpenter Dungaree

Vintage Hickory Stripe Sportin' Pint Sized Railroad Engineer

Great vintage Railroad Engineer Doll offered up by our friend and neighbor Jason this past Sunday at the Rose Bowl. We can always count on The J-Man to brighten the dark mornings and long days with his spot on sense of humor and tales from the trenches. He literally rolled over using a shop stool on casters as his method of transportation, holding this guy which he referred to as a small version of yours truly. This pint sized engineer's express stripe uniform included engineer cap, 2 pocket engineer jacket with watch chain, cuffed overalls and a denim work shirt. A nice alternative to standard bearer Buddy Lee. I believe he's still looking for a good home, interested parties can contact the Good Humor Man via the STARLITE ROOM and be sure to check out his rants via his BEER, BAIT and AMMO blog.