Vintage 1940s 50s Collier\'s Magazine Article Men\'s Workwear Fashion Ephemera For Sale

$Vintage 1940s 50s Collier\'s Magazine Article Men\'s Workwear Fashion Ephemera$
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Vintage 1940s 50s Collier\'s Magazine Article Men\'s Workwear Fashion Ephemera:
$18.99

Discover a fascinating glimpse into mid-century American style with this original page from Collier\'s Magazine, titled \"GENTLEMEN AT WORK\" by Henry L. Jackson. This piece of ephemera showcases the practical yet stylish fashion worn by men in the 1940s or 1950s, highlighting a \"new crop of handy men\" and their versatile workwear.The article features vibrant illustrations of men engaged in various activities, from painting and gardening to handling horses, all while sporting the era\'s popular clothing. The text provides detailed descriptions of garments like cotton slacks, pep shirts, tweed jackets with leather patches, poplin bush jackets, denim, corduroy, and lightweight linen slacks. This collectible is a wonderful resource for fashion historians, vintage clothing enthusiasts, or anyone interested in the social history and sartorial trends of the period. The page also mentions \"Collier\'s\" and photographer \"Jerry Cooke-Fix,\" adding to its historical provenance.