query on old pair of workwear trousers

[After the Fox]

This may not be a relevant item for the Lounge but have not found any other way to find anything - years ago on one of my trips to the SW States (have friends in NM) I came across this pair in a thrift shop. Obviously very old and worn but I bought them for interest. I've looked up the Body-guard snappers, back stamped U.S. Fastener Co. Boston but can't find anything. Interesting belt with snap attachment and front detail. Material is thick calico or canvas. The brace attachment unmarked buttons are in fact rivets. I wonder if anyone has ever seen anything like these or has any info ?
Thanks and best regards to the Lounge from London U.K.

 

[belfastboy]

This may not be a relevant item for the Lounge but have not found any other way to find anything - years ago on one of my trips to the SW States (have friends in NM) I came across this pair in a thrift shop. Obviously very old and worn but I bought them for interest. I've looked up the Body-guard snappers, back stamped U.S. Fastener Co. Boston but can't find anything. Interesting belt with snap attachment and front detail. Material is thick calico or canvas. The brace attachment unmarked buttons are in fact rivets. I wonder if anyone has ever seen anything like these or has any info ?
Thanks and best regards to the Lounge from London U.K.

There is a vintage seller that I come across on Ebay. VintageHaberdashers based out of Bozeman Montana. He scours the western US for vintage American clothing. Check him out on Ebay for contact or I perhaps he has a webpage. I think he would be a great source of info.

 

[DaveProc]

This is his website. I have putchased a bunch of vintage ties from him. He carries vintage workwear frequently
https://vintagehaberdashers.com

 

[BobHufford]

^^^^^ He's also a Bartender here on the Lounge.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/members/dinerman.1454/

 

[After the Fox]

Thanks so much for such prompt replies, I will look that up
Cheers

 

[Blackadder]

Not sure but there was a brand called Hinson Bodyguard

 

[DaveProc]

https://dp.la/item/ee75eb73d67268cae7c0668693d2ca59
Hinson was a clothing manufacturer located in Waterloo Iowa, they had a line called Bodyguard. A quick google search led me to find a bunch of stuff.

 

[AeroFan_07]

^^ So I used to live in Waterloo, IA. I can try and do some digging for these a bit more for you. I live a few hours away now but still have plenty of contacts with good life-long history up there.

Meanwhile, these folks could be a source of a Reproduction, if you are so inclined...https://redcloudscollective.com/
I have 2 pair of thier double knee waxed cotton work pants and after getting them broken in, really enjoy them now.

 

[After the Fox]

Thanks a lot to all... I had a reply from Vintage haberdashers saying they were firemen's trousers

 

[Edward]

Welcome on board - always good to have more Lahdahn based folsk in these parts.

Interesting they're fireman's trews. They put me in mind of a pattern that could be adapted as an alternative to jeans. I do like the wide leg... Do you know SJC at all? Sort of thing I can see Simon being interested in.

 

[After the Fox]

Welcome on board - always good to have more Lahdahn based folsk in these parts.

Interesting they're fireman's trews. They put me in mind of a pattern that could be adapted as an alternative to jeans. I do like the wide leg... Do you know SJC at all? Sort of thing I can see Simon being interested in.

Hi Edward,
no, fraid not, who is SJC ? send details if you have time
Cheers
John

 

[Edward]

Hi Edward,
no, fraid not, who is SJC ? send details if you have time
Cheers
John

Simon James Cathcart. Simon's one of the guys on the vintage scene in London who has, over the past few years, set up his own clothing label. Not cheap by any means, but competitively priced. Nice stuff - www.simonjamescathcart.com .

 

[After the Fox]

Simon James Cathcart. Simon's one of the guys on the vintage scene in London who has, over the past few years, set up his own clothing label. Not cheap by any means, but competitively priced. Nice stuff - www.simonjamescathcart.com .

Thanks a lot for that, i'll check it out
Cheers