Monday, March 8, 2010

VINTAGE WORKSHIRT POCKETS

If you’re like me, you’ve never put any thought into the chest pocket design on early 1900’s workshirts and accepted them for what they are. The fact is, aside from its uniquely cool look, these pockets actually have a function. A lot of collectors may already know this, but here’s a little history behind them for those who are in the dark.

1939 - This design also requires a specialty cigarette box
















1942















1947

















Here's a current-day shirt that show's the above 1947-style pocket construction

1 comment:

  1. Monsieur C.March 8, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    greats shirts John! le premier et le dernier sont des amendes! Cushman?
    Je commande un patron Wesco, ils sont sur le chemin, + de photos bientôt ...
    C.

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