If you own a vintage clothing item and you are lucky enough to have the label still attached, go and take a look at it. Is it just a standard text label with no style or does it have a fancy design? If it has a fancy design, then you are lucky to have a hidden work of art.

1940s Vintage Clothing Label for Sasperilla — Source: Pinterest

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Note: If you click on an item and it is no longer available, don’t fret! The websites I have provided are updated daily with 1000’s of new & vintage items. Just do a quick search and see what you find.

Labels are also an excellent way to date a garment. Here is a great post by ‘Vintage Life’ on the “11 Ways to know its Vintage by Labels & Tags“. Give it a read after your done browsing this post.

vintage clothing label with an airplane on it for Aero of Boston. — 1940’s – Source: Pinterest

Vintage Clothing Labels-Hidden Works of Art

The Vintage Examples….

The Kahala – For the liberty house Waiki. Made in Honolulu. LOVE The tropical look.

Vintage Clothing Label-The Kahala Made in Honolulu — Source: Flickr

Charm – featuring a woman in a swimsuit.

1930’s Nanette Shirley Temple brand toddler dress garment label.

ABOUT THIS BRAND: Shirley Temple was 5 when she made her film debut. Her 1930s and ’40s retail dresses were designed like her movie costume dresses, in a toddler style even though she wasn’t a toddler. They were made by Nannette Manufacturing Co. of New York City, a division of Rosenau Brothers. The basic design was a skirt with soft pleats and contrasting collar. Fabrics were cotton, organdy and dotted Swiss in prints, plaids, checks and embroidery. There wasn’t much trimming, maybe a small bow, an appliqued figure or narrow lace edging. A 1936 newspaper advertised Shirley Temple dresses for $1.89 each. Dresses for older little girls were made by Cinderella, also a division of Rosenau (Source).

Playboy Clothes vintage garment label.

SWIRL’s 1950’s garment label is fantastic and very brand appropriate.

Source: Pinterest

Mr Boots 1960s Vintage Garment Clothing Label.

This was a beautiful label so I added it to the collection even though it’s from an era that is a bit earlier then I usually blog about here. Vintage Lucile Dress Label-1916.

Vintage Lucile Dress Garment Label 1916-1917 — Source: The Met

Sally Victor. Spring/summer 1960.

Sally Victor Clothing Label Spring Summer 1960s-Vintage — Source: Pinterest

Fashioned by Dainty Togs Inc. 1950s clothing label.

Vintage 1950's Clothing Garment Label — Source: Pinterest

Lumber King – 100% wool. This 1950s clothing label features a lumberjack (very appropriate).

1950s Vintage Garment Clothing Label for the Lumber King — Source: Pinterest

1950s Sport Time of California Vintage Dress Label.

1940’s White Mountain Ski Wear.

1940s White Mountain Ski Outfit Vintage Garment Label — Source: Vintage Traveler

Betty Jane – 1940s Girls dress vintage garment label.

Here are 2 labels from my own collection of vintage clothing. ‘Marvel’ from a 1950s house dress (seen HERE).

1950's Vintage Garment Clothing Label on a vintage dress

Flair of Miami. I love this 1950s tag, I just wish someone had not taken a marker to it.

1950s Vintage Clothing Garment Label on a vintage dress

Lastly, do you have some vintage labels that you would love to have more information on? Then makes sure you visit the ‘Vintage Fashion Guild Free Label Resource‘ page. It’s filled with loads of wonderful labels and their history.

Question Time: Do you have a favourite label on an item of clothing you own? Or did you have a favourite from above? Share in the comments below!

FURTHER READING:

Vintage Fashion 1920s-1960s – archived posts by the Vintage Inn Blog
Vintage Fashion Designers

Liz

This Sunday, Canada turns 151 (Happy Birthday Canada!) and as many of you know I’m a born and raised Canadian Vintage Gal and I love to show off my beloved country thru many of the vintage posts I share here. So for today’s post I have put together a collection of Vintage Canadiana that I found online. Enjoy!

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Roundup of Fun 1940’s & 1950’s Canadiana

Vintage Canadian Affairs Reconstruction Supplement Number 7 – Mining In Canada. Published for the Canadian Armed Forces by the Canadian Information Service….issued January 1946.

About:

This booklet features information on Canada’s booming Post War mining industry and how to get involved.

“Canadian Affairs Reconstruction Supplements are intended for those in the Services who want to discuss realistically the Canada in which they will work after the war. The Supplements are prepared by the Wartime Information Board and will appear fortnightly, alternating with the regular issue of CANADIAN AFFAIRS.”

It is part of the Canadian Affairs series issued to WW2 veterans returning home from service overseas and to people emigrating to Canada. The topics in the series range from Canadian politics, starting a business, investing, returning to school, avoiding scams, etc.

This Etsy seller is selling each one individually that you see in the below photo. Check out her page HERE.

Vintage Canadian Affairs Reconstruction Supplement Number 7 - Mining In Canada - 1940s Era Post War Time Veterans Booklet — Source: Etsy

1950’s Forestville Wall Clock-Made in Canada. So cool looking!

About:

The Blackforest Clock Company of Toronto, Ontario was founded by Leopold and Sara Stossel in 1928 and imported their clocks from Germany and sold in thru jewelery and department stores across Canada. Renamed Forestville Clock Company in 1941.During the war years this company imported its clock movements from England, the United States, and even France. However, starting in the mid 1950s German factories again became the source of most Forestville clocks (Source).

I believe you can still buy Forestville clocks today according to the website where I found info on this Canadian Brand (If any of my readers have info on this please share in the comments below).

1950s mid century Forestville clock — Source: Etsy

The Pride of London, Ontario! Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians, Vintage 1950’s Concert Program.

Further Reading: Guy Lombardo-Canada’s Famous Big Band Leader

Guy Lombardo 1950s Concert Program Vintage Collectible — Source: Etsy

Guy Lombardo 1950s Concert Program Vintage Collectible Inside — Source: Etsy

1950’s Wooden Bear Brooch from Banff, Alberta. Banff is the best! It is so pretty there.

Further Reading: Vintage Travel To Do List: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

1950s vintage wooden brooch of a bear and advertising Banff, Alberta Canada — Source: Etsy

Canadian Engineering Construction Toy Set, 1950’s by Multiple Toy Makers.

Vintage Canadian Engineering toy set 1950s — Source: Etsy

Montreal is a must see when you visit Canada. It’s truly beautiful and feels like you have stepped out of Canada into Europe. Below is a collection of 18 vintage snapshots that you could of purchased when visiting the city.

Montreal Canada vintage photo album. — Source: Etsy

Montreal Canada collection of vintage photos — Source: Etsy

1950’s / 1960’s brass hand painted enamel Canadian souvenir charm of Vancouver, BC.

Time to hit the road and visit Ontario (my province) with this 1958 Road Map (I’m sure this map looks very different from today’s roads).

Further Reading: Vintage 1950s Travel Brochures & Pamphlets

1958 Ontario Official Vintage Road Map — Source: Etsy

This is a brand new discovery for me and I went to school for Fashion. Canada once had a magazine entitled “Women’s Reporter-The National Magazine for the Fashion Industry“. Here is the January 1948 Cover.

Do any of my readers remember this magazine? Share in the comments below if you do.

Vintage Magazine Canadian Women's Reporter January 1948 — Source: Etsy

Late 1940s fashions for Women on display, including an Emma Domb design (who I have done a blog post on!).

Further Reading: Vintage Fashion Designer Spotlight: Emma Domb

“Wanted Magazines for our fighting Men”. 1940’s Original Canadian Propaganda poster.

We have now come to the end of my vintage Canadiana roundup. I hope you enjoyed the post (share what you liked in the comments below) and Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian Readers!

FURTHER READING: Vintage Canada Blog Posts from the 1920s-1960s (Archived)

Liz