Comments on: 5 Construction Clues for Dating Vintage Clothing

By: Karla

Karla — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:35:47 +0000

In reply to Sammy. Have a long coat with the union tag on it…. The collar and down the front has fur… is the fur real

By: Kelly Schlegel

Kelly Schlegel — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 23:40:49 +0000

I found a fur look alike? In a thrift store with Union label ILGWU CN 847433 can you help identify it for me?? Side slit pockets, lined, round candy like buttons, extended collar, hook and eyes at top of each side of collar. Love it! Want to know more. Your help greatly appreciated Thanks

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 21:04:22 +0000

Hello! I have a vintage, detchable (four “posts” similar to a lapel pin) fur collar that is a very dark brown and very soft with short guard hairs. It looks to be sewn by hand. It’s approximately 4 1/2″ where the collar would sit behind your neck and tapers to rounded corners with a “U” shape. There is quilted material on back with batting around the edges on back.

By: Mary Nuckolls

Mary Nuckolls — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 01:22:20 +0000

I have a pair of Jackson Junior boy’s blue and white striped coveralls with a flap in the back. They would probably be about an 18 month size. The buttons are all metal and say JACKSON JUNIOR. I am pretty sure they were made in the 50’s according to the person that I bought them from. I can send a picture if you would like. They are in extremely good condition. I would like to get some sense of what they are worth.
Thanks so much for your time!
Mary Nuckolls

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By: Anne

Anne — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:42:35 +0000

Hi!

Great article! In fact, I’ve been combing your archives. I have an odd little late 30s number which I think has been heavily altered in the past, probably by a theater . . . And I’ve been trying to date it more exactly.
I know other people have mentioned this, but your French seam image isn’t a French seam. There’s no way to press a French seam open like that. You’re right that French seams can be a great way to date clothes, I’d hate for people to have the wrong image in their heads! Also, you should note that even current clothing may have French seams if the material is very fine or transparent.

Anyway, I was wondering if you’ve come across pieces which have a manufacturers label and unfinished seams? From the cut I’d say it’s late 30s or early 40s. It’s a plus size, lightweight cotton print. The armscye is overlocked, but nothing else is. The side seams are downright bizarre- a normal seam with another line of straight stitching bout a quarter inch from the edge of the seam. Like an inside out French seam, almost!
Any comments you have would be appreciated! Thanks!

By: Sammy

Sammy — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 10:19:23 +0000

In reply to Brittany. Hey Brittany! This is SUCH great news! Oh my gosh, where do you live with such fabulous Goodwill deals?!

By: Brittany

Brittany — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 03:58:23 +0000

Hey Sammy, thanks for all the tips. I’ve been learning a ton from this site and today I found a 1970s velvet blazer with the union tag for 1.99 at Goodwill. It’s by Koret, in mint condition, and fits like a glove! Thanks!

By: Heidi

Heidi — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 03:40:52 +0000

I agree with Jill. There are a number of inaccuracies and misleading statements here. Please do ammend the post. I would also add that concurrent with bakelite buttons in the deco era were buttons in other kinds of plastic. Celluloid buttons were still made. And the kind of cheap light plastic that I believe you suggest is later than the bakelite period also already existed in the 30s/40s. I have a lot of intact cards of buttons from those decades in that kind of plastic. I also have jewely from the 30s/40s in that kind of plastic, which was widely used. My intentions are good in pointing these things out, and by all means, I know your intentions were good as well.