!Rare! 1960s Western Denim Shirt

🤲 A True Ranchcraft Treasure

Yeehaw partner 🤠, here we’ve got ourselves a real-deal collector’s gem – a 1960s Ranchcraft western denim shirt, brought to you straight outta cowboy country! And when we say cowboy, we mean it – this shirt actually belonged to a Canadian ranch hand, and we were lucky enough to get it from his daughter. This ain’t no Hollywood prop, this is denim that’s seen dust, sweat, and saddle leather. 🌾🐎

🌟 Ranchcraft by Penney’s

Back in the mid-20th century, J.C. Penney’s Ranchcraft line was one of the go-to brands for honest-to-goodness western wear. Known for their rugged denim and cowboy cuts, Ranchcraft was designed to be tough as barbed wire yet sharp enough for Saturday night in town. Shirts like this rarely survive in such condition, makin’ ‘em prized finds for collectors of Americana.

✨ Why This Shirt Stands Out

• Beautiful Pocket Stitchin’ – check out those looped stitches on the chest pockets! Worn in just enough to have character, yet still crisp and unique. True to the Ranchcraft western style.

• Western Yokes – front and back, cut with that unmistakable cowboy flair.

• Gripper Snaps – made by United Carr, the gold standard of snaps back in the day. Smooth, strong, and still workin’ like a charm.

• Condition – sure, she’s got some honest wear around the shoulders and back, plus a faint discoloration under the left pocket. But that patina is exactly what collectors crave. Gives it soul, not flaws.

💎 Collector’s Value

These shirts ain’t growin’ on trees. Ranchcraft denim from the 1960s, especially in wearable condition, is scarce. Add in the provenance – a real Canadian cowboy’s work shirt – and you’ve got yourself a slice of living western history. The kind of piece that belongs framed on the wall, but is still tough enough to wear out to the rodeo or Sunday dinner.

📏 Measurements

• Length (shoulder to hem): 75 cm

• Pit to pit: 58 cm

• Sleeve: 60 cm
  (Pretty much a solid Large fit)

🔩 Hardware Heritage: United Carr Gripper Snaps

This shirt’s snaps are stamped “Gripper” by United Carr, one of the most respected snap manufacturers of the 20th century. Founded in Massachusetts in the late 1800s, United Carr supplied snaps and fasteners to the biggest names in workwear – from Levi’s to military uniforms. When you see Gripper hardware, you know you’re lookin’ at quality built to last.

This one’s a museum-worthy Ranchcraft treasure – and if you know your western wear, you know this is the kind of shirt that don’t come around often.

👉 Saddle up fast, ‘cause when it’s gone, it’s gone.