Vintage Detachable Shirt Collar 14½" | Collars Ltd Style 51 Swallow 11 White Stiff Cotton Collar | Mid Century Menswear
Description
An original vintage detachable shirt collar by Collars Ltd, marked Style 51, Swallow 11, size 14½". Beautifully crafted in crisp white starched cotton, this traditional detachable collar is a wonderful example of classic British gentleman's tailoring from the mid-20th century.
Designed to be worn with detachable collar shirts, this elegant collar features clean pointed ends and a structured finish, making it ideal for collectors, period costume, theatrical productions or anyone recreating authentic vintage menswear.
Collars Ltd were one of Britain's best-known manufacturers of detachable collars, and surviving examples in wearable condition are becoming increasingly difficult to find.
Features
Original vintage detachable shirt collar
Maker: Collars Ltd
Style: 51
Model: Swallow 11
White stiff cotton construction
Traditional pointed collar
Original printed maker's markings
Suitable for collectors, re-enactment, theatre and vintage tailoring
Measurements
Collar Size: 14½ inches
Style: 51
Model: Swallow 11
Condition
Good vintage condition. The collar remains crisp and retains excellent structure. There is a some wear around one of the fastening tabs together with a tiny mark, all clearly shown in the photographs. The collar displays beautifully and remains an increasingly scarce example of traditional detachable menswear. Please study all photographs as they form part of the description.
