1970s US-Made Embroidered Western Shirt

"You just found yourself a honky-tonk heartbreaker."

Straight from the rhinestone rodeo of the 1970s, this vintage H Bar C "Portland" shirt is hotter than a chili cook-off in Amarillo. Dressed head-to-pearl-snap in jet black, this beauty sports white floral embroidery that blooms like tumbleweeds in full poetic bloom — and oh yes, there’s a dustin’ of glitter too, ‘cause every cowboy deserves a little sparkle under the stage lights.

And let’s talk pockets, shall we? This baby’s got smile pockets curved like a sly grin from a saloon singer. They say a good western shirt should stand tall, swing wide, and smile back — and this one does all three.

🌵 A Legacy as Legendary as the Lonesome Prairie

H Bar C ain't just any ol’ label. Founded all the way back in 1897, the brand started out making fine riding gear for California’s sharpest ranchers and showmen. By the 1940s–70s, it had become the Cadillac of western wear, beloved by rodeo kings, rockabillies, and rhinestone rebels coast to coast. If you were performing at the Grand Ole Opry or just wanted to look like you should be, H Bar C was the name stitched on your tag.

This particular model — the "Portland" — is a standout in their lineup. Built to turn heads at the hoedown and the honky-tonk, it’s got just enough flash to catch the moonlight as you tip your hat and say “ma’am.”

Details:

• Brand: H Bar C Ranchwear California

• Model: "Portland"

• Era: 1970s

• Color: Black with white embroidery & piping

• Size: 15.5 (fits like a Medium)

• Features:

  • White piping on placket, collar, cuffs, and pocket edges

  • Pearl snaps throughout

  • Smile chest pockets with a hint o’ glitter

  • Pointed cuff and collar design

Condition? She’s in mighty fine shape — just the right amount of soft wear to make it feel like an old dance partner you’ve known for years.