http://www.ebay.com/itm/272132502419
Measures 1-1/4″ across. One side shows a lumbermill, the other a fraternal emblem with the text “In Hoc Signo Vinces” (In this sign you will conquer).
Sawmill watch fob
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The Globe union suit
http://www.ebay.com/itm/272114877643
This vintage union suit was made by The Globe. It is an unusual style, with a horizontal trap door in back and a double breasted closure with collar and mother of pearl buttons. With that collar, I’m unclear whether this was meant to be worn with a shirt or as a shirt.
Tagged size: 36
Pit to pit: 19″ (doubled = 38″)
Shoulder to shoulder: 16″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 22″
Inseam: 23″
1900-1910s corduroy hunting vest
http://www.ebay.com/itm/272114901997
This vintage hunting vest was made in the late 1900s-early 1920s. It is made from corduroy with a cotton back and lining with canvas shell pockets and blue buttons. It has a buckle back Really rare to see one of these done in corduroy.
Chest (pit to pit): 22″ (doubled = 44″)
Length (back): 19-1/4″
1900s-1910s Red Head Brand vest
http://www.ebay.com/itm/401060626184
This vintage hunting vest was made between 1908 and 1916 by Red Head Brand, and bears their earliest label.
Chest (pit to pit): 22″ (doubled = 44″)
Length (back): 20″
A piece I wrote for my website on the history of Red Head:
E.C. Cook & Bro. was founded in Chicago c.1867 by E.C. Cook (b.1845) and his brother F.W. Cook. They were manufacturers of awnings, tents, waterproof wagon,horse and truck covers, flags, banners and canvas signs. Later they expanded range to include hunters’ and tourists’ outfits, including jackets, cartridge vests, leggings, hats, gun and rifle covers, holsters, belts, cartridge belts, rod cases, and boots.
The Red Head brand name first used 1908. In 1915, a half million dollar contract for boots for the British Army was rejected and the company was forced into bankruptcy. Former employee S. Theodore Anderson, who had been with Cook since 1885 became president of the new Alward Anderson Southard Co, formed along with Charles H. Southard and Edward Hendrickson (with Cook since 1897). The new company took over the closed factory, located at 925 W. Chicago Ave, hired 100 new workers, and resumed production of the defunct Cook’s lines.
In 1931, Theodore Anderson died and the company was taken over by his widow, Alma Anderson. The company grew and flourished under her ownership and management, opening a new factory in 1940 at 4300 Belmont Ave. and expanding employment to over 500.
Anderson died in 1956 and the company was taken over by Clarke F. Hine. Red Head was purchased by the Brunswick Blake Collender Co, of bowling ball fame, in December 1959. Brunswick purchased the DryBak company several years later, selling both company’s similar hunting lines for a time in the 1960s.
In 1970, Red Head Brand was again sold and operations relocated to 4949 Joseph Hardin Dr Dallas, Texas.
The brand is currently owned by Bass Pro shops. They have been marketing Red Head as a “heritage brand”, though they do no market any vintage style products, and put the company’s origin in 1856, a date which has no relation anything.
Steele Brothers fur coat
http://www.ebay.com/itm/401060678356
This vintage coat was made in the early part of the century by Steele Brothers of Gloversville, New York. Made from black fur which I have been told is Buffalo hide, it is double breasted, with a toggle front, shawl collar and handwarmer pockets. It has a quilted lining, ticking sleeves and storm cuffs.
Pit to pit: 23″ (doubled = 46″)
Shoulder to shoulder: 20″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 26-1/2″
Length (base of collar to hem): 51″
Bon Ton Ivy sweatband derby
http://www.ebay.com/itm/401061221390
This vintage derby is S.B.A.’s Comfort hat, with a Bon Ton Ivy self adjusting sweatband and positive ventilation which supposedly prevents balding. It measures 20-3/4″ in circumference.
Button Boots
http://www.ebay.com/itm/272040500293
These vintage boots wear made in the early 20th century. They have a seven button closure, canvas lining and Goodyear heels. They measure 10-1/4″ heel to toe and 4″ at the widest point.
North West Mounted Police Buffalo Fur Coat
This vintage coat was made in the 1890s-early 1900s from buffalo fur for the North West Mounted Police. The North West Mounted Police was founded in 1873 and existed until 1904, when it was succeeded by the Royal North West Mounted Police, then by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 1920. This bears the NWMP buttons of the earliest iteration. The coat has a broad shawl collar and double breasted closure, with distinctive leather straps on the front. It has leather reinforcement to the lining at the underarms and by the collar, as well as riveted leather reinforcement at the vent.
Chest (pit to pit): 23″ (doubled = 46″)
Shoulder to shoulder: 18″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 25″
Length (base of collar to hem): 37″
1900s Tiger Special hat
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400991040839
This vintage hat was made around the turn of the century by the B&K Company under the name, “The Tiger Special”. It was sold by N.L. Wann of Fairbury, Illinois. It appears that Wann was bought out in 1916 by a Mr. Lloyd Borngener. The hat has a curled brim and is creased with a center dent and widely spaced pinches. It has a narrow ribbon and is a size 7-1/8.
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