Eye Candy: Pendleton Through the Ages

[Alleycats]

Let’s see your vintage Pendletons!

Thomas Kay, a British weaver, founded Pendleton Woolen Mills in 1863. In 1895 the company began crafting woolen blankets, men’s apparel began in 1912 and women’s wear not until 1949 starting with the enormously popular ‘49er jacket. The company continues today.

 

[Alleycats]

Pendleton Knockabout Jacket

 

[thespectrum]

Classic 49er:

 

[bycinbyhand]

oh yes!! 1960s Wool Suit.

 

[bycinbyhand]

And the mens 'bomber' jacket.

 

[vivavintageclothing]

Pendelton ladies' jackets: 1960s vesus 1980s!

 

[Midge]

My first 49er - ca. 1950s to early 60s.

 

[denisebrain]

You might be able to tell I live fairly close to Pendleton...

 

[Midge]

Oh my, Maggie - that is amazing !

 

[Alleycats]

It certainly is amazing!

 

[denisebrain]

Thank you! I have yet to find a pink plaid though, or the amazing green and purple plaid! I don't think I'd be able to let either of those go...

 

[vivavintageclothing]

Maggie!

 

[thespectrum]

Fabulous gallery Maggie!