How to distinguish the charm of American vintage bandana.
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2021/07/22
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An American vintage bandana, a super-standard item that is always placed in second-hand clothing stores.
In recent years, with the popularity of used Euro clothing, I have more chances to see Euro Bandana, but I personally like American clothing.
There are countless patterns and colorings in American vintage bandanas, and when you come across something new, you just buy it.
Bandanas that look the same at first glance. Some of them can be bought for a few hundred yen, while others range from a few thousand yen to over 10,000 yen, and you may find it difficult to tell.
This time, we would like to introduce the American vintage bandanas that are standardly handled at A'r139 Kamakura (about 150 pieces have arrived on November 5, 2021! Please see this page.) ..
I would be grateful if you could refer to it as one of the ways to distinguish the age and how to select things.
US Bandana from 1940's to 1950's
In recent years, with the popularity of used Euro clothing, I have more chances to see Euro Bandana, but I personally like American clothing.
There are countless patterns and colorings in American vintage bandanas, and when you come across something new, you just buy it.
Bandanas that look the same at first glance. Some of them can be bought for a few hundred yen, while others range from a few thousand yen to over 10,000 yen, and you may find it difficult to tell.
This time, we would like to introduce the American vintage bandanas that are standardly handled at A'r139 Kamakura (about 150 pieces have arrived on November 5, 2021! Please see this page.) ..
I would be grateful if you could refer to it as one of the ways to distinguish the age and how to select things.
US Bandana from 1940's to 1950's
Bandanas manufactured in the 1940s and 1950s are characterized by the fact that many individuals have the notation "WPL (Wool Products Labeling Act)" on the edges.
WPL is a number issued to businesses that manufacture and sell products that are subject to the laws and regulations regarding woolen fabrics in the United States from 1941 to 1959. WPL numbers exist from 00101 to 04086.
Bandanas in WPL notation are rare items whose prices are currently soaring.
After 1959, the notation was unified to "RN (Registered Number)" instead of WPL. RN starts at 13670.
1960's US Bandana
WPL is a number issued to businesses that manufacture and sell products that are subject to the laws and regulations regarding woolen fabrics in the United States from 1941 to 1959. WPL numbers exist from 00101 to 04086.
Bandanas in WPL notation are rare items whose prices are currently soaring.
After 1959, the notation was unified to "RN (Registered Number)" instead of WPL. RN starts at 13670.
1960's US Bandana
The biggest feature of the 1960-70's American Bandana is
・ 100% cotton
・ One of the ends of the bandana is selvedge (with ears)
Is to be.
At the end of the bandana, you can see the notations "ALL COTTON" and "100% COTTON", which represent 100% cotton.
Selvedge is the one that uses the edge of the fabric. If you can confirm that there are no seams on only one side, it is a model for one ear.
1970's US Bandana
・ 100% cotton
・ One of the ends of the bandana is selvedge (with ears)
Is to be.
At the end of the bandana, you can see the notations "ALL COTTON" and "100% COTTON", which represent 100% cotton.
Selvedge is the one that uses the edge of the fabric. If you can confirm that there are no seams on only one side, it is a model for one ear.
1970's US Bandana
As a feature from the 1970s, in addition to the notation of "ALL COTTON" as in the 1960s, the description of "MADE IN USA" or "MADE IN AMERICA" will be included.
In addition to the standard colors such as red and navy, various colors such as pink and orange will increase, and two-tone models will also appear.
1980's US Bandana
In addition to the standard colors such as red and navy, various colors such as pink and orange will increase, and two-tone models will also appear.
1980's US Bandana
In the 1980s, a star-shaped mark was placed on the edge of the bandana, and the USA notation was placed there.
This mark is the logo mark of the organization "Crafted with Pride in the USA Council", which was established in 1984, and was used in a campaign to encourage the production of apparel products in the United States. Since this mark will no longer be used in the early 1990s, it can be determined that the bandana with the star-shaped mark is from 1984 to the early 1990s when the organization was established.
There are also one-eared models in this age group, but I get the impression that the number of models without selvedge is increasing.
How to identify the manufacturer and brand
Bandana in the United States can identify the manufacturer by the number following the "WPL (Wool Products Labeling Act)" or RN (Registered Number).
Looking at the edge of the bandana, there are notations such as RN13960 and RN13962. This number is one obtained for each manufacturer, and it is possible to identify the manufacturer.
The most famous of the RNs are the company "Davis and Cattlerall" known for the elephant brand of RN13980 and the company "Paris Accessories" of RN13960.
As you become accustomed to seeing many bandanas by grasping the manufacturer's number, you will be able to discover what you want at high speed even from among the dozens or hundreds of bandanas. increase.
RN13980: Elephant brand familiar with vintage bandana
This mark is the logo mark of the organization "Crafted with Pride in the USA Council", which was established in 1984, and was used in a campaign to encourage the production of apparel products in the United States. Since this mark will no longer be used in the early 1990s, it can be determined that the bandana with the star-shaped mark is from 1984 to the early 1990s when the organization was established.
There are also one-eared models in this age group, but I get the impression that the number of models without selvedge is increasing.
How to identify the manufacturer and brand
Bandana in the United States can identify the manufacturer by the number following the "WPL (Wool Products Labeling Act)" or RN (Registered Number).
Looking at the edge of the bandana, there are notations such as RN13960 and RN13962. This number is one obtained for each manufacturer, and it is possible to identify the manufacturer.
The most famous of the RNs are the company "Davis and Cattlerall" known for the elephant brand of RN13980 and the company "Paris Accessories" of RN13960.
As you become accustomed to seeing many bandanas by grasping the manufacturer's number, you will be able to discover what you want at high speed even from among the dozens or hundreds of bandanas. increase.
RN13980: Elephant brand familiar with vintage bandana
Do you have a vintage bandana with an elephant print on it?
This is a popular brand in the vintage market that has acquired the trademark under the name "Elephant Brand" manufactured by the company Davis and Cattlerall of RN13980 mentioned earlier.
The elephant brand is a long-established brand that manufactured bandanas based on the east coast of the United States from around 1910 to around 1980s.
If the elephant's nose is pointing down, it can be identified as before 1960, and if the elephant's nose is pointing up, it can be identified as after 1960.
The number of individuals of this brand, which I often saw before, has decreased considerably in recent years, and the price is also rising.
This is a popular brand in the vintage market that has acquired the trademark under the name "Elephant Brand" manufactured by the company Davis and Cattlerall of RN13980 mentioned earlier.
The elephant brand is a long-established brand that manufactured bandanas based on the east coast of the United States from around 1910 to around 1980s.
If the elephant's nose is pointing down, it can be identified as before 1960, and if the elephant's nose is pointing up, it can be identified as after 1960.
The number of individuals of this brand, which I often saw before, has decreased considerably in recent years, and the price is also rising.
An elephant's nose, manufactured before 1960, with its nose facing down.
RN13960: Bandana of Paris, which was developing various variations centering on the masterpiece "cookie"
There are many patterns such as paisley and geometric patterns in vintage bandana, but the most popular pattern is "cookie".
Manufactured by Paris (Paris Accessories of RN13960), there are lightning, clover patterns, etc. in addition to cookies. In addition, it is said that there are more than 20 color variations for cookies alone.
There are many patterns such as paisley and geometric patterns in vintage bandana, but the most popular pattern is "cookie".
Manufactured by Paris (Paris Accessories of RN13960), there are lightning, clover patterns, etc. in addition to cookies. In addition, it is said that there are more than 20 color variations for cookies alone.
Cookie pattern
Clover pattern
Lightning pattern
WPL9939: Victor Handal & Bros Inc is marked by Tiger
Victor Handal & Bros Inc in WPL notation is marked by the tiger at the end of the bandana. Due to its old age, the number has decreased and it is a rare item.
RN13961: Speaking of brands with many nice patterns, TUSIDE
RN13961: Speaking of brands with many nice patterns, TUSIDE
RN13961 is a brand called TUSIDE. There are many cute and lovely patterns, and there are also many collectors.
Euro bandana attracting attention in recent years
Have you ever come across a bandana with the notation "100% BAUMWOLLE" instead of 100% COTTON?
100% BAUM WOLLE means 100% cotton in German and is a notation often found in European bandanas called Euro bandanas.
100% BAUM WOLLE means 100% cotton in German and is a notation often found in European bandanas called Euro bandanas.
Many of them have polka dot patterns and flowers and vegetation as motifs. It is also interesting that there are many colorful and flashy items compared to American Bandana.
With the popularity of Euro vintage in recent years, it has become difficult to obtain items in good condition.
Bandana is fun to collect and easy to use
Bandanas are fun to collect, but they are also easy to use. You can wear it as a handkerchief every day, glimpse it from your pants pocket, or wrap it around your neck.
Vintage bandana is highly recommended for those who want to stick to small items.
With the popularity of Euro vintage in recent years, it has become difficult to obtain items in good condition.
Bandana is fun to collect and easy to use
Bandanas are fun to collect, but they are also easy to use. You can wear it as a handkerchief every day, glimpse it from your pants pocket, or wrap it around your neck.
Vintage bandana is highly recommended for those who want to stick to small items.
Please look for one-of-a-kind bandana in Earl Kamakura.
A'r139 Kamakura has opened in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture as a brand shop for Rocky Mountain Featherbed. A select shop that sells vintage products, mainly Rocky Mountain Featherbed clothing.
At the Earl Kamakura store, we have a large selection of Euro bandanas, mainly US bandanas. We will introduce each one while explaining each one, so please come and look for your favorite one.
A'r139 Kamakura has opened in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture as a brand shop for Rocky Mountain Featherbed. A select shop that sells vintage products, mainly Rocky Mountain Featherbed clothing.
At the Earl Kamakura store, we have a large selection of Euro bandanas, mainly US bandanas. We will introduce each one while explaining each one, so please come and look for your favorite one.
