Comments on: How Union Labels Help to Date Your Vintage Clothing

By: Carla

Carla — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:41:24 +0000

Need help i have a blue velvet coat that I got when I was a child. It came from my grandma’s friend, who was at least 90. This was 30 years ago. Still in realy good condition. Tag international ladies garment workers union. AFL-CIO. Other side CO 98954 national coat and suit

By: Barbara

Barbara — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 01:11:08 +0000

I have a coat I would love some help identifying, the only tag in it is for National Board Suit and Coat Industry 919152 and I cannot find any information about it or anything like it.

By: Sheila

Sheila — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 22:27:19 +0000

I have a pair of my dad’s baby wool pants. He was born in 1929. Issued by United Garment Workers. Tag number 5010891.

By: Chad C Hamann

Chad C Hamann — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 23:14:45 +0000

In reply to Brenda. I have an old Harley-Davidson cap which I believe to be from the 50s with a Union label that has a serial number or sequence number of 3527663 with the letter N above it and then the seal or trademark that says United hatters cap and military workers registered above that.

By: Kathleen Clemente

Kathleen Clemente — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 17:03:56 +0000

I have a tan wool cape that’s lined with brown piping and 3 buttons at the top. The lsbel in blue has DM 751667, National Board Coat and Suit Industry. The other label is the ILGWU in blue with a needle from left top to bottom right. I think it might be from 1959 to 1963 from the label. I’m donating to the church auction and would love to have an idea of worth.

By: Sophia

Sophia — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 06:48:58 +0000

Hi, I have a jacket that had the UNION LABELS NATIONAL RECOVERY BOARD for COATS & SUITS label on it, but all I can find for the brand is a shoe company. The label says Bass New York and it’s black and white with bass larger and in black against white and New York the opposite. Is that familiar to you? Thanks!

By: Janell

Janell — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 09:41:30 +0000

I have an old ladies hat with an old union label on the inside

By: Kristen Yonosik

Kristen Yonosik — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 20:13:09 +0000

Hi, i ran across your blog when i did a search of vintage labels. My mom had a coat, can’t figure out where it came from, maybe my grandmother… Anyways, i would love to send you pics of the label and the coat, and see if there’s a chance you could help identify the age and maybe lead me in the right direction of finding its worth.
Thanks so much!!
~Kristen

By: Sabrina Fountas

Sabrina Fountas — Sun, 28 May 2017 21:51:38 +0000

I have a 40″ black ladies coat with 3/4 inch sleeves. in pristine condition. It’s more of an A-line style with two large buttons to close it. The sleeves and collar are lined with black fur. It smells like real fur, but it was a gift so I am unsure. This was given to my mother back in 1985, from a friend that worked in Washington DC with all the “politicians wives.” The label looks like the ILGWU, INT. LADIES GARMENT WORKERS UNION one from the 1955 to 1963 era. On the reverse side of the label says, NATIONAL BOARD, COAT AND SUIT INDUSTRY. Could you assist me to date this item and determine the possible value? Also, I’m not sure where to go to sell this item. My mother and father nearly 80 years old, so i’m trying to help them downsize to prepare for senior/assisted living. I will gladly send you pictures. Thanks so much.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 21:40:07 +0000

Hi I have some vintage Union Made hats that I would like to get dated. I have been thinking of donating them to the highs chool drama program but would like to know what I have first if I sent pics could u help me?