1950s Union Made Wool Shirt

🌾 1950s “Union Made” Wool Warmth

This is a rare-and-beautiful slice of mid-century Americana: a Five Brother wool shirt from the 1950s, stamped UNION MADE IN USA — back when workwear was built by hand, by proud craftspeople. This shirt once belonged to a real Canadian cowboy, carrying the weight of western winters across borders. Remarkably, it's in perfect condition, looking fresh even decades later.

📏 Fit & Details

• No size tag, but the measurements are telling: 74 cm length, 54 cm chest (pit to pit), 59 cm sleeve

• We’d call this a Medium by vintage sizing

• Bold wool plaid pattern with deep autumn tones — warm, durable, and classic

• Two chest flap pockets, button cuffs, straight hem — all original workwear styling

🏷️ Five Brother: A Brief Brand Legacy

Roots in 1890: Five Brother (or “FiveBrother”) traces its origins back to 1890 under the founding of Morris Fine. Over time, the brand operated under Fine’s multiple labels (FiveBrother®, Dakota, and others) as makers of rugged work clothing like flannels, jackets, and overalls. The company highlights its Union Made heritage as part of its identity — a commitment to American craftsmanship and worker dignity.

✨ Why This Shirt Matters

• Authenticity & Provenance: Union-made in the USA from the 1950s — a rare find

• Fully functional & preserved: Despite age, the shirt shows no major wear or flaws

• West meets workwear: Once owned by a Canadian cowboy, carrying both utilitarian and frontier spirit

• Heritage brand appeal: Five Brothers embodies a tradition of American workwear that spans over a century