Showing posts with label Cone Mills. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cone Mills. Show all posts

May 11, 2012

VINTAGE CONE FABRICS "HURON" STRIPED WORK COAT & PANTS


photos courtesy of union_label
Beautiful 1920s-1930 era work garments made of CONE MILLS "HURON" fabric. The twisted yarns that comprise the grey portion of the striped cloth result in a killer herringbone or salt & pepper appearance. Coat features mouton type shawl collar, double breasted front with both right and left side buttons and leather tabs allowing the coat to be closed from either side, slanted upper hand warmer pockets and lower flap covered pockets both with triangular leather side reinforcements, sheepskin lined body and knit cuffs set inside the sleeves. The dot pattern HURON, CONE FABRICS SEAL OF SERVICE Stifel boot type stamp is especially nice. This stamp notes the fabric used to make the garment and not the manufacture or brand, the same as with the iconic Stifel stamp. This great piece was recently brought to market by the knowledgeable seller union_label. We are not only are we partial to the name but have been fortunate to have purchased some very nice pieces from this top notch seller with a great eye. 


 

Another nice 1920s-1930s era piece currently up for grabs (albeit for top $) is this pair of button front work pants made of CONE HURON black and white striped twill fabric. The salt & pepper herringbone weave is a bit more pronounced as seen on backside of the garment  in the above photo.

Apr 15, 2011

Rising Sun Indigo Dyed Canvas Outdoor Vest


Mike and company at Rising Sun just finished work on a new batch of their signature outdoor vests in Cone Mills Indigo Dyed Duck Canvas. I highly recommend anyone in the market for a great vest to take advantage of this opportunity.  
If in town, be sure to pay them a visit and pick one up at their haberdashery located at 107 S Fair Oaks Ave #109 Pasadena, CA 91105-2011. If not in Southern California,  phone them at 1-626-793-3479 or email info@risingsunjeans.com 
Below are a few pictures of Julian of Julian Boots fame in his indigo outdoor vest showing just how great the vest looks after 2 years of real wear. 
Looks like I'm gonna have to get busy wearing my vest as much as possible in order to acheive such great fade and character. I'm thinking of giving my vest a cold water soak, and wearing it while slightly damp to get the process started. Will post an update.
All photos courtesy of Rising Sun. 

Oct 27, 2010

Flannel Time


1950’s & 1960’s era vintage flannel work shirts currently in stock at The San Fernando Valley Mercantile Co. Contact for price & availability.