Ended up going to Japan for $370. Would have liked to see it go for more, but was happy with the outcome.

My denim knowledge is good, but not great. I've never seen this color before (rare?). So if there is any denim buff on this forum would love some info! :) Obviously 50s Wrangler Blue Bell ladies turquoise jacket is about the extent of my knowledge. Still has the tag from Anthony's for $3.98. There ...

Looking for some vintage denim help. My knowledge is good, just not great. If there isn't anyone who can help on here does anyone know another place I could get some advice? Picked a deadstock turquoise ladies Blue Bell Wrangler jacket I really need some help on because I have never seen one like it ...

This shirt will be up tonight at 5:00PST for a 10 day auction on ebay.

He contacted me via e-mail.

Thanks Jimmy, I'll keep you posted and not a problem on the pictures.

Just a quick update. I received an email from Rin Tanaka about the shirt and just wanted to share his thoughts: "I have seen the exactly same t-shirt you own a few years ago. Probably American printed t-shirts culture started in the 1930s, but most were sold after WWII. So this is very early rare ...

Thanks for the post. I was actually going to post this topic as well. Overall, depending on what steps you need to take prior to the end of March 2010 is all dependent upon how often you sell via auction or via storefront. I stumbled across this link and I hope it helps: http://bit.ly/cOnHau ...

Lord Ched: Thanks for 'ched'-ing some light on the subject of tags. Bandito & Johnny65: Honestly, thank you for your input. Unfortunately, we live in a day and age where not only is there repo-vintage shirts, but even dishonest vintage sellers that screen print on older t-shirts. (I don't believe we ...

My guess is that the past owner of the jacket sewed it on since nothing on the pin says RL and also the location of where it is.

You are spot on Jimmy. I also believe they were mass printed and then sent to the cities which were participating in the derby. Click the history tab from this link for more info: http://www.aasbd.org" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (I will be contacting them as well.) Lastly, well ...

What do the words say around the lion?

Thanks Jimmy for your thoughts. The label is fastened by single stitch on the left and right side of the tag. The tag itself feels like papery cotton and it seems to be a printed tag. (The words Sport Shirt are not stitched.) As for the shirt itself it feels like a lightweight cotton. The letters ...

Now, I am sure we all can debate on what might possibly be the Holy Grail of all vintage tees and surely we could get some great answers. But, in this post I want to talk about "age." What is the oldest printed t-shirt out there? I mean printed t-shirts didn't really go into production until the ...