Comments on: A Guide to Identifying ILGWU Union Labels in Vintage Clothing

By: Elizabeth Perez

Elizabeth Perez — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:27:10 +0000

My son gifted me a vintage peacoat with what seems like rabbit fur on the collar and sleeve ends. Mine is a blue label with Union Made ILGWU AFL-CIO the back says BL 192181. The material is very heavy duty.

By: Jo Ann Maxwell

Jo Ann Maxwell — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:18:34 +0000

I have a strapless bra with garter’s and it has a green union label. I didn’t see any of these, what year was this tag used? And it looks like new so maybe a later version? Thanks, Jo Ann

By: pat weber >Oregon

pat weber >Oregon — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 19:03:56 +0000

Hello Sammy,
I’m an 83 yrs. old “guy” and am trying to find union logos & lables from ILGWU A.F.L. (pre CIO)
Any sourcres?

1900 – 1936 ILGWU AFL
1940 – 1955 ILGWU AFL

Thank You!
pat

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 01:08:34 +0000

I have a garment that has a vintage tag that seems to be the 1950’s version of the INT. LADIES GARMENT WORKERS UNION. The back side says National Board Coat and Suit industry. If you would like the images of this tag, I would gladly share.

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 17:11:11 +0000

Hello, I have a vintage shearling coat I was told was made in the 60s but I can’t seem to find a tag that matches it. It is partially sewn into the lining and it cuts off some of the words but I think it says something like “R Label Authority” on the top, “manufactured under fair labor standards” on the bottom, and a ribbon with a shield in the middle that says fur consumer protection” with “FAL” letters in the shield. It is a beige tag with brown embroidered writing and some of the font is italicized. There is also a hand stamped code “K825093”. This is the only tag or writing on the entire coat. Does anyone know more about this kindof tag?

By: Lin Boelz

Lin Boelz — Sat, 20 May 2023 23:01:46 +0000

I need help identifying a union label I cannot find any reference on it anywhere the letters on the top say PDAA I can find solid purple paper labels but nothing with those letters

By: Lynne Davies

Lynne Davies — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 15:41:40 +0000

I have recently bought a pair of vintage ladies tweed trousers with a Ralph Lauren Collection label. On the inside leg of the trouser is a small white UNITE! label , the writing is red with UNITE in blue exclamation mark in red. My question is, would these be used in Ralph Lauren clothing ? Thank you.

By: Sha

Sha — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 06:07:27 +0000

Hi, I have a beautiful silk dress with the an above label you have 1964 to 1973
How do I determine the value?

By: Jana Bertolani

Jana Bertolani — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 22:40:19 +0000

My mom got married in 1960 and her wedding gown has a ILGWU label inside the dress. It also has AAJN AND EO3244 on the label as well. Can you tell when and where was made?

Thanks!

By: Gricelda A Jacquez

Gricelda A Jacquez — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:40:04 +0000

Thank you so much for your dedicated work. I’m going through an entire wardrobe and have been finding very beautiful, interesting and garments that excite me.
Now I have a better understanding about vintage clothes.
I think because I don’t have parents or grandparents I have been drawn into vintage everything. I appreciate the styles, detail of design and individual character of each piece of clothes.
People really made clothes differently. Nowadays mass production has left out quality and everyone wares the same thing.
I want to be able to also identify personally tailored pieces.
Looking forward to reading your blog.
Sincerely,
Gricelda,
Stockton, CA