Vintage Workwear

[Lefty]

from Reference Library

 

[marineabilly]

Here are some pictures I have gotten from the Life Archives. Some pretty good stuff:
CCC

Got a lot of inspiration from these. More later
Charlie

Do not...I repeat - do not mess with this chick

Nice Blog!! Thanks for the pics!

http://vintageengineerboots.blogspot.com/

 

[McFarlaneNYC]

Do not...I repeat - do not mess with this chick

Nice Blog!! Thanks for the pics!

http://vintageengineerboots.blogspot.com/

thanks, its new but its getting there.

I am a fan of yours as well.

Charlie

 

[mattfink]

Yea man, nice blog! Added you to the front page on Rivet Head! Thanks for sharing the pics.

 

[McFarlaneNYC]

Yea man, nice blog! Added you to the front page on Rivet Head! Thanks for sharing the pics.

thanks. Not to sound to corny but I am also a fan of your blog, it actually was one of the things that inspired me to create mine.

back on topic.
if you follow the link bellow my post you will see my latest post on Maritime workwear. the 2nd installment should go up later tonight.

EDIT: 2nd installment is up: http://cmwthescrapbook.blogspot.com/2010/06/sailor-style-on-sailor-pay.html

Charlie

 

[Giben]

Awesome blogs guys!:eusa_clap
I hope to start one soon, thats when i know what to put in it. :eusa_doh:

 

[buler]

1928 catalog scans...

From Charles William 1928 mail order catalog....

B

 

[flat-top]

From Charles William 1928 mail order catalog....

B

The top one is killer.

 

[Creeping Past]

From Charles William 1928 mail order catalog....

This is more like it.

I particularly like the roomy armholes on a shirt with generous proportions and long tails, making for a properly wearable garment. If only all the new ones were made like this...

 

[Dinerman]

To make the monstrous "classic workwear" thread a bit more managable, I've gone through and split it up into vintage and reproduction sections.

So: Post all your original golden era workwear here!

 

[mattfink]

Booby booby booo.....what if it's a classic vintage reproduction workwear? Do we need another thread?

 

[Dinerman]

Booby booby booo.....what if it's a classic vintage reproduction workwear? Do we need another thread?

You're welcome.

 

[David Conwill]

Anybody here recognize Super Ox Hide overalls?

-Dave

 

[mattfink]

Anybody here recognize Super Ox Hide overalls?

-Dave

Yup, pretty nice stuff!

 

[McFarlaneNYC]

Some more cool workwear pictures from the Life Archives:

I love this guys shirt. reminds me of this one

I like this guy's pants, reminds me of these

Enjoy.
Charlie

 

[Dinerman]

Great label on these.

 

[Stearmen]

Acid Burns

Great label on these.

Well, if they can't even guarantee them against acid burns, I don't want them!

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Whaddya' say, guys? Vintage? '50s? '60s? Later?...

The lack of synthetics and the "Sanforized" bit always makes me think of it as an older piece but the style of coveralls hasn't changed much in a while. [huh]

 

[draws]

From Charles William 1928 mail order catalog....

B

I can understand the marketing issues related to the discontinuing the mfg of high quality flared breeches. I personally love them for riding and, Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to find manufactureres of them now. When times get tough, there is nothing tougher for working outdoors than a great pair of quality made breeches. I hope they come back soon with the flared cuts and variations displayed here. Beautiful!!!!

 

[mattfink]

HarpPlayerGene - those look to be 50's to me...btw, Sanforization was patented in 1930. Not all items that are Sanforized are from 1950's or later.