Trying to date ILGWU tagged garment

[UAVLauren]

I have this fantastic plaid vest that I can't seem to pinpoint "decade-wise." It's such a classic style that I'm really at a loss. I researched the ILGWU tag and found that they didn't start coloring them red, white, and blue until 1974, so I know it is at least that old. However, the union changed it's name in 1995. This gives me twenty years and three different decades to try and date it with. I've attached some photos and am hoping someone else will be able to tell better than I can.

Thanks!

 

[sewingmachinegirl]

Hi there,
Your vest looks late 70s to early 80s to me.
Have you checked out our ILGWU page? The link is below for you. There is a label very similar there.
http://vintagefashionguild.org/label-resource/ilgwu/

 

[UAVLauren]

I did see that page, actually. That's what gave me the impression it was somewhere between '74 and '95. I'm still learning the tricks of the trade here..do you mind if I ask you what deems it late 70s early 80s to you?

 

[cmpollack]

I think it's mid 70s. Not to date myself , but I remember wearing vests just like this circa 1975...

Other dating clues to help narrow the range on the union tag include the woolmark blend logo, which was introduced in 1971 (check out VFGer Lizzie Bramlett's article on dating woolmark logos for some great info) and the label itself, which uses late 60s/early 70s slang for a brand name and has the registered trademark "r" symbol on it, meaning you can research it at the USPTO site. Here's the info that comes up for a sportswear company with inverted letters in the mark:

Word Mark HANG UPS
Goods and Services (CANCELLED) IC 025. US 039. G & S: WOMEN'S SLACKS, PANTS, JACKETS, TUNICS, SKIRTS, BLOUSES, SHORTS, DRESSES, AND SUITS. FIRST USE: 19680919. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19680919
Mark Drawing Code (5) WORDS, LETTERS, AND/OR NUMBERS IN STYLIZED FORM
Serial Number 72310095
Filing Date October 21, 1968
Current Basis 1A
Original Filing Basis 1A
Registration Number 0882932
Registration Date December 23, 1969
Owner (REGISTRANT) HANG UPS SPORTSWEAR, LTD. CORPORATION NEW YORK 1407 BROADWAY 10018 NEW YORK NEW YORK 10018
Assignment Recorded ASSIGNMENT RECORDED
Type of Mark TRADEMARK
Register PRINCIPAL
Affidavit Text SECT 15.
Live/Dead Indicator DEAD

Cancellation
Date

June 23, 1986

 

[pastperfect2]

I too remember the fashion for vests in the mid 1970s, and I even remember this label then.

 

[UAVLauren]

This is great information and so helpful. Thank you all!

 

[sewingmachinegirl]

I did see that page, actually. That's what gave me the impression it was somewhere between '74 and '95. I'm still learning the tricks of the trade here..do you mind if I ask you what deems it late 70s early 80s to you?

Hi again, I remember aspiring to wear these kinds of vests in the mid to late 70s on my pocket money but I did indeed wear them as the kinda vintage version in the early 80's