1950’s Vintage Pendleton Wool Solid Red Western Button Down Shirt
Made in the USA
Tagged Size: n/a
Color: Cherry Red
Pattern: Sold
Material: 100% Pure Virgin Wool
Bust: 23.5” flat
Length: 29”
Shoulders: 18.5
Sleeve: 24”
Classic fit
button-down front
western flap button chest pockets
rounded hem
2-button sleeve hem
quilted nylon collar lining
Good vintage condition with signs of age & wear. Origional repairs. Tear on top shoulder has been mended with red thread. Rip near right armpit has been repaired with sewing thread. One sleeve cuff has dark stain on hem, a few faint black stains on front & back (see all photos)
MORE INFO:
During World War II, Pendleton’s production power was directed towards the war effort providing blankets and uniforms. After the war, a new fascination with sportswear blossomed.
Pendleton’s name grew more synonymous in this category but was also adopted by an unlikely group of California surfers.
By the late 1950s, surfing had come to California and continued to grow rapidly in popularity. The surfer uniform quickly became swim trunks and a Pendleton plaid over a layer of vaseline. On-shore, the same shirt was paired with khaki pants and a t-shirt.
The brand became so entwined in California surf culture that a surf-rock band that called themselves the Pendletones was seen on many of their album covers and press photos sporting blue and grey Pendleton plaid shirts. Later this group would change their name to the Beach Boys and sell more than 100 million records.
