1970’s Vintage Pendleton Western Washable Wool Baby Blue Shadow Plaid Shirt
Made in the USA
Tagged Women’s Size: Small
Fits Modern Size: XS/S
Color: Baby Blue, Cream
Pattern: Shadow Plaid
Material: 100% Pure Virgin Wool
Bust: 18.5” flat
Length: 26”
Shoulders: 16”
Sleeve: 23”
tailored slim fit
full pearl snap front
dual western flap chest pockets
western yoke on shoulders & back
rounded hem
single pearl snap sleeve hem
quilted nylon collar lining
Excellent vintage condition. No rips, holes or stains.
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.
