Western Shirts: A Classic American Fashion
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| Rating | : | 4.83 (732 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1586852485 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Dan studied creative writing at the University of South Dakota before going to West Africa with the Peace Corps. Daniel DeWeese was raised on a ranch near the Black Hills in South Dakota. . Steve lives in Denver with his wife and son. Co. His love for vintage Western wear began in high school when he raided his grandfather's closet for shirts from the 40's. He lives with his wife in Minnesota.Steve Weil is the third generation to run his family's firm, Rockmount Ranch Wear Mfg
Steve's first foray in the rag trade was in 1958 as an infant model in a Western industry fashion show. Today he heads the company and is responsible for all design of the brand's many lines. But what distinguishes one from the other? Cowboy Shirts is the resource on understanding the history behind these uniquely American pieces of art, and on what to look for in collecting them, because while fashion trends may come and go, quality design and construction are always recognizable. His love for vintage Western wear began in high school when he raided his grandfather's closet for shirts from the 40's. He helped launch and manage an agricultural-development company in Saudi Arabia. He lives with his wife, Julie, and their overgrown Airedale in Minnesota.Steve Weil has Western wear in his genes: he is the third generation to run his family's firm, Rockmount Ranch Wear Mfg. Daniel DeWeese was raised in South Dakota where his parents owned and operated a ranch near the Black Hills. Dan studied creative writing at the University of South Dakota before going to West Africa with the Peace Corps as an irrigation specialist for agricultural development programs. No longer found only on the backs of ol' cow hands from the Rio Grande, or in closets that have been undisturbed for the last sixty years, cowboy shirts are now highly collectible-treasured pieces o
jany seda said Five Stars. Lots of wonderful patterns and history. Midwest Book Review said A 'must' for any who either collect or love the Western shirt style. Western shirts have been around enough decades to become collectible: but what distinguishes brands, makes them collectible, or makes them special? Western Shirts: A Classic American Fashion follows both the history and collectible points of the Western shirt, offering a complete listing of Western shirt labels, covering everyday wear to costume wear, and adding plenty of photos, illustrations, and sidebars of information. A 'must' for any who either collect or love the Western shirt style.. An invaluable resource and a great read as well. Rand Satterfield I collect western shirts both vintage and modern. This book, co-written by the grandson of Jack Weil who basically invented the modern western shirt, is the best and pretty much only book on the subject. This is an impressively produced book. Very high quality and lavishly illustrated. I've read it several times and always enjoy it. As a resource for collectors it's a great help. Comprehensive histories on the major brands and an exaustive listing, with photos, of known labels that really helps in dating a shirt. Even if your interest is only casual this book is well worth the money.
Because, while fashion trends may come and go, quality design and construction are always recognizable. From the Inside Flap No longer found only on the backs of ol' cow hands from the Rio Grand or in closets that have been undisturbed for the last sixty years, cowboy shirts are now highly collectible pieces of Western Americana. Written by insiders, the book also recounts the fascinating histories-and colorful characters-behind some of the major innovators and manufacturers, such as Rockmount Ranch Wear, Miller, H Bar C, Levi, and Pendleton among others. The book contains a complete list of cowboy shirt labels (over 250 of them!) to help you identify the manufacturer and date of your finds. But what distinguishes this one from the