Embroidered Dark Denim Shirt | Adult Sz. XXS/XS | c. 1970s
Details
This vintage 1970s Sears "Put-On Toughskins" denim work shirt is a standout piece of youthwear history — equal parts rugged and magical. A pastoral wildlife scene unfurls across the back in meticulous chainstitch embroidery: a watchful buck surrounded by fawns, a hare paused mid-sprint, and a lone wolf on the chase. The artwork is rich with movement and narrative — a forest fable rendered in thread. The denim is a deep indigo with golden contrast stitching, offering a crisp frame for the vivid needlework.
The shirt features classic Western detailing: sharp yoke construction, snap closures, and double flap chest pockets. The fabric is mid-weight and structured, softened just slightly with time, but still hearty enough to layer or wear as a lightweight jacket. This piece was made to last — and it has — showing no flaws, only character. Its oversized collar and bold silhouette mark it unmistakably from the 1970s, but the story it carries is timeless.
Sized Youth 20, this shirt fits like a modern adult XXS/XS and could easily be worn by adults seeking a closer fit. It's an heirloom in the making — one that captures the beauty of both wilderness and craftsmanship, stitched into something wearable.
Measurements (inches, flat lay):
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Chest (pit to pit): 20"
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Shoulder to shoulder: ~16.5"
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Sleeve length (shoulder to cuff): 25.5"
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Total length (shoulder to hem): 28.5"
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