{"product_id":"vintage-british-khaki-cotton-drill-shorts-70560","title":"Vintage British Khaki Cotton Drill Shorts UWIN Made in England R F Carter Jonas Named Military Style","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage British Khaki Cotton Drill Shorts UWIN Made in England R F Carter Jonas Named Military Style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating pair of vintage British khaki cotton drill shorts by UWIN, Made in England, retaining their original owner’s sewn-in name label for R. F. Carter Jonas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are a wonderfully evocative piece of mid-century British clothing with traditional construction including a button fly, pleated front, substantial cotton twill\/drill cloth, belt loops, waistband fastening and rear patch pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe waistband also retains a “Rigmel Shrunk” label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf particular interest is the original sewn-in R. F. CARTER JONAS name tape, giving this pair an unusual degree of personal provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe utilitarian construction and styling are strongly reminiscent of British military, service and colonial-era clothing, although without an identifiable military issue stamp they are being sold as military-style rather than definitively issued uniform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures \/ Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Original vintage British shorts\u003cbr\u003e\n* UWIN label\u003cbr\u003e\n* Made in England\u003cbr\u003e\n* Rigmel Shrunk label\u003cbr\u003e\n* Original R. F. CARTER JONAS name tape\u003cbr\u003e\n* Khaki\/tan cotton drill or twill\u003cbr\u003e\n* Button fly\u003cbr\u003e\n* Pleated front\u003cbr\u003e\n* Belt loops\u003cbr\u003e\n* Waistband fastening\u003cbr\u003e\n* Rear patch pocket with button\u003cbr\u003e\n* Mid-century construction\u003cbr\u003e\n* Military\/service-style design\u003cbr\u003e\n* Excellent provenance\/collector interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaist circumference: 32\"-36\"”\u003cbr\u003e\nRise: 12”\u003cbr\u003e\nInside leg: 6.5”\u003cbr\u003e\nOutside leg: 18”\u003cbr\u003e\nHem width: 11”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic worn vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is substantial historic wear and fraying internally around the waistband and fly construction, as clearly photographed. There are also signs of age, wear and use throughout. The exterior remains very presentable considering the age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese have deliberately not been restored; their wear forms part of their history and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Vintage Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56839247397250,"sku":"MEN024","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0333\/6765\/4537\/files\/pretty-vintage-boutique-vintage-british-khaki-cotton-drill-shorts-uwin-made-in-england-r-f-carter-jonas-named-military-style-vintage-british-khaki-cotton-drill-shorts-uwin-made-in-england-r-f-carter-jonas-named-military-style-1253847735.jpg?v=1786445889","url":"https:\/\/prettyvintageboutique.co.uk\/products\/vintage-british-khaki-cotton-drill-shorts-70560","provider":"Pretty Vintage Boutique ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}