VTG 60s Ship 'N Shore Union Label Red White Blue Short Sleeve Bow Blouse Sz 18

VTG 60s Ship 'N Shore Union Label Red White Blue Short Sleeve Bow Blouse Size 18 Rare find 100% polyester Made in the USA Machine wash Pit to Pit: 22" Length: 25" About Ship 'n Shore (source: Vintage Fashion Guild) Founded as the Susquehanna Waist Company in 1916 by Samuel Netsky of Susquehanna, Pa., Ship ‘n Shore became widely known for its affordable and well-made line of classic, tailored women’s blouses. According to the US Trademark site, 1939 was the first use of the brand name Ship ‘n Shore. The popularity of its blouses in the 1950s and 1960s secured its position as an iconic national casual sportswear brand that eventually added women’s pants, skirts and jackets. Family-owned until 1977, it was purchased by General Mills and was sold exclusively through Montgomery Ward department stores. In 1981 the parent company announced plans to shut down three of its factories and soon after Montgomery Ward went bankrupt. In 2002, the grandchildren of Ship ‘n Shore’s founder were able to buy the company back but unfortunately, their plans for an updated product line and re-launch of the brand failed to materialize. Offers welcome Bundle and save