Bolenium work wear - anyone heard of them?

[beesknees]

I've seen some items on ebay but haven't heard of Bolenium - a British brand from the 1950's, and can't find anything on the net... has anyone any info ? cheers

 

[chatreed]

many small brands in the market,so not surprise you cannt find it

 

[beesknees]

thanks for your reply chatreed... I've found out that Bolenium were manufactured by a company called W.A. Smith & Co of Boleyn Castle, Upton Park, London who exhibited at the 1929 British Industries Fair and that there a few Bolenium Bill shop displays around ..http://www.prices4antiques.com/adve...lay-Workman-Papier-Mache-30-inch-D9856853.htm

Seems a rare find to see some Bolenium overalls and jackets in brand new condition on ebay... seems like a real vintage bargain is on offer

 

[beesknees]

just to update this... I was tempted enough to buy one of these... and it's amazing.. brand new and dates from 1920 to 1950 so real quality fabric, stitching... a real bargain when you look at some specialist vintage work wear sites!

 

[britbrat2]

I read your thread with interest.
I'm glad you enjoyed your "new" purchase
My mother worked for Bolenium between 1937 and 1978.

In response to your query I've put together what I know (with help from my mother) on my website.

See: http://www.jrsaville.co.uk/bolenium.htm

I hope it's still of interest.

 

[beesknees]

.Wow...thanks.. really enjoyed reading the info you've put together. Loved the images in the catalogue and found my "new" jacket there - mine looks as good as the one in the pic (the Super All Purpose jacket) - I just need a huge monkey wrench to carry around! I think there are a couple of these jackets left on ebay.. and some bib & brace sets. I love everything about my jacket.. the quality and the look. Thanks once again for some enlightening information and the time it's taken you and your mother to put together a little potted history of a nearly forgotten British brand. Cheers!