Vintage (1940s) Selvedge Denim Workwear Apron.
Lightweight, sun-faded indigo cotton denim featuring distinctive natural distressing and wash patterns. Simple full-coverage bib style with white edge stitching and rope-tie string. Includes a smaller rectangular chest pocket and a larger, lower utility pocket on the left side to hold tools or brushes. Authentic mid-century denim. Americana. Visible Selvedge Line. Handmade. Upcycled. Prominent crisp white line running a long the entire bottom hem is a clean, un-trimmed selvedge edge from the original denim roll, ensuring the hem won’t fray without needing a heavy fold.
Distress + discoloration throughout. Includes String. Utilizes simple metal grommets at the waist and neck corners with a continuous rope crossed over the back for an adjustable fit. Likely made from chambray or 2×1 denim. This specific weight and softness are highly characteristic of vintage promotional carpentry aprons or hardware store nail aprons, which were meant to be worn comfortably all day over thick work clothes without adding bulk. Found in as-is condition in Pennsylvania. Fraying to rope.
Flatlay Measurements :
Top : 10.5”
Middle : 27.5”
Length : 40”
Price Includes Shipping.
Vintage (1940s) Selvedge Denim Workwear Apron.
Lightweight, sun-faded indigo cotton denim featuring distinctive natural distressing and wash patterns. Simple full-coverage bib style with white edge stitching and rope-tie string. Includes a smaller rectangular chest pocket and a larger, lower utility pocket on the left side to hold tools or brushes. Authentic mid-century denim. Americana. Visible Selvedge Line. Handmade. Upcycled. Prominent crisp white line running a long the entire bottom hem is a clean, un-trimmed selvedge edge from the original denim roll, ensuring the hem won’t fray without needing a heavy fold.
Distress + discoloration throughout. Includes String. Utilizes simple metal grommets at the waist and neck corners with a continuous rope crossed over the back for an adjustable fit. Likely made from chambray or 2×1 denim. This specific weight and softness are highly characteristic of vintage promotional carpentry aprons or hardware store nail aprons, which were meant to be worn comfortably all day over thick work clothes without adding bulk. Found in as-is condition in Pennsylvania. Fraying to rope.
Flatlay Measurements :
Top : 10.5”
Middle : 27.5”
Length : 40”
Price Includes Shipping.
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