{"product_id":"vtg-1940s-j-c-penney-payday-square-back-denim-overalls-made-in-usa-l-xl","title":"Vtg 1940s J.C Penney PayDay \"Square Back\" Denim Overalls - Made in USA (L\/XL)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eItem:\u003c\/b\u003e Vintage\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1973\" data-start=\"1890\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eJ.C. Penney “Square Back” Union-Made Sanforized Denim Overalls \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEra: \u003c\/b\u003eLate 1940s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eUSA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/b\u003eCotton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor: \u003c\/b\u003eDark denim\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eGreat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize: \u003c\/b\u003eLarge \/ X Large\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"851\"\u003eAdditional information:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"851\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou’re looking at a pair of PayDay “Square Back” Sanforized overalls, produced by J.C. Penney Co and union-made in the USA during the postwar years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eThe Square Back bib design is one of PayDay’s most iconic features and was used predominantly in the late 1940s into the 1950s. These overalls are made from heavy Sanforized denim, a preshrunk fabric introduced in the mid-1930s, which helped ensure \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ea consistent fit and made them a favorite among American workers of the era. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis pair has survived in fantastic shape — the fabric remains strong, the Union Made label is intact, and the purple diamond “Square Back” patch is still present on the bib.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese overalls are not only wearable but also a museum-worthy piece from the golden age of denim. Perfect for collectors, designers, or anyone who appreciates real vintage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWaist\u003c\/b\u003e 61 cm \/ 24\" Across\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInseam\u003c\/b\u003e 77 cm \/ 30\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeg\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eOpening\u003c\/b\u003e 28 cm \/ 11\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadway \u0026 Sons","offers":[{"title":"L\/XL","offer_id":55706627047803,"sku":"250827-7","price":300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/4550\/5574\/files\/IMG_2820_extra_bild001.jpg?v=1756366011","url":"https:\/\/www.broadwayandsons.com\/products\/vtg-1940s-j-c-penney-payday-square-back-denim-overalls-made-in-usa-l-xl","provider":"Broadway \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}