Markwardt's POLKA DOT "Your Daily Bread" Vintage Work Apron

Vintage work apron for the MARKWARDT'S POLKA DOT BREAD. A bit of research reveals Markwardt's did business in the state of Missouri from the 1930's through the 1950's possibly a longer period of time.
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.
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.

VINTAGE BROWN DUCK E-Z ALLS SHOP APRON w/ SELVEDGE DETAIL

1940's-1950's era shop apron in brown duck canvas with selvedge details. These type of aprons were also known as Split Leg Aprons or Semi-O'Alls. This particular model can also be referred to as a "Shorty" apron due to its shorter leg sections.

Selvedge details can be seen on side of apron, side of pocket and bottom of waist double panel

Shoulder straps with overall type shank buttons and hardware

Close up shows leg strap buckle & selvedge details

Similar apron seen in 1950's era Industrial Uniform Company catalog

Summertime Blues... Vintage Sears Chambray Short Sleeve Work Shirts

Looks like it's time to break out the summertime wardrobe with the temperature hitting the upper 90's in the west San Fernando Valley this week. Staples include lighter weight denim jeans & khakis, chambray shirts and a variety of hats & bandannas to help beat the heat. Today we start off with a couple of vintage Sears short sleeve chambray work shirts from the wardrobe, more summertime essentials from the vintage workwear collection to follow.

1950's era Sears WORK CLOTHING Hercules style sanforized s/s chambray work shirt

Thanks to JD

1970's era Sears WORK CLOTHING s/s selvedge chambray work shirt