The collection.

CMHOF, “Nudie Suits and Boots” ↗

Cal Maddox’s purple stage suit, presented in the museum’s Turk collection.

CMHOF, “Nathan Turk: Old World Meets New West” ↗

CMHOF, “Nudie Suits and Boots” ↗

CMHOF, “Nathan Turk: Old World Meets New West” ↗

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, “Jaime Castaneda: Western Torch-Bearer” ↗

A Fay Ward ensemble associated with performer Kay Arnold in the museum presentation.

CMHOF, “Western Style Roundup” ↗

The garment carries a Viola Grae label; this view comes from an auction presentation.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

CMHOF, “Rodeo Ben: The Expression of Perfection” ↗

CMHOF, “Rodeo Ben: The Expression of Perfection” ↗

CMHOF, “Rodeo Ben: The Expression of Perfection” ↗

Autry Museum, Rodeo Ben shirt worn by Gene Autry, object M533534 ↗

Autry Museum, Rodeo Ben shirt worn by Gene Autry, object M533534 ↗

Autry Collections, Rodeo Ben shirt 91.221.560 ↗

Christie’s, *Rodeo Ben*, The Roy Rogers & Dale Evans Museum Collection, lot 126 ↗

CMHOF, “Nathan Turk: Old World Meets New West” ↗

Chicago History Museum, “A CHM Western Wear Treasure” ↗

CMHOF, “Nathan Turk: Old World Meets New West” ↗

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

CMHOF, “Nudie Suits and Boots” ↗

Old State House Museum, Johnny Cash suit, 1976, object 1986.047.06 ↗

MoMu, The Philosophy Behind MoMu’s Acquisition Policy; suit caption, inventory B12/8A ↗

Autry Collections, Nudie suit M520205 ↗

Autry Collections, Nudie suit M520205 ↗

Portal to Texas History, Randy Mallory, “Nudie Cohn suit for Ray Price, 1,” 13 April 2015 ↗

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

Of the Palms, *1950s Viola Grae Hand Embellished Inky Black Western Jacket* ↗

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

1stDibs, ‘Rare Fay Ward Vintage 1940s Cowgirl Western 2 pc Outfit Cowboy Tailors’ ↗

1stDibs, ‘Rare Fay Ward Vintage 1940s Cowgirl Western 2 pc Outfit Cowboy Tailors’ ↗

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, *Cream duster coat designed by Manuel Cuevas and worn by George Clinton*, object 2011.83.4 ↗

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, *Cream duster coat designed by Manuel Cuevas and worn by George Clinton*, object 2011.83.4 ↗

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

Western Wear History Collection, Sam A. Formann Co. shirt photographs, submitted 29 September 2026 ↗

Western Wear History Collection, Sam A. Formann Co. shirt photographs, submitted 29 September 2026 ↗

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 683, “2 Cowboy Wool Gab Western Shirts, 1940s” ↗

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 683, “2 Cowboy Wool Gab Western Shirts, 1940s” ↗

Western Wear History Collection, Sam A. Formann Co. shirt photographs, submitted 29 September 2026 ↗

Western Wear History Collection, Sam A. Formann Co. shirt photographs, submitted 29 September 2026 ↗

Western Wear History Collection, Sam A. Formann Co. shirt photographs, submitted 29 September 2026 ↗

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 701, “Cowgirl Embroidered Western Blouse, 1940s” ↗

Detail of Cindy Walker ensemble; museum presentation.

CMHOF, “Nudie Suits and Boots” ↗

Detail of Porter Wagoner suit; courtesy of Debra Jean Loy in museum presentation.

CMHOF, “Nudie Suits and Boots” ↗

Detail of Emmylou Harris outfit; museum presentation.

CMHOF, “Nudie Suits and Boots” ↗

Additional detail of Emmylou Harris outfit; museum presentation.

CMHOF, “Nudie Suits and Boots” ↗

Country Music Hall of Fame, Flying Burrito Brothers suits reunion, 20 July 2023 ↗

Dream Suits exhibition press image. Photography: Hugo Maertens. Individual date and wearer are not supplied on this plate.

Mairi MacKenzie, Dream Suits research portfolio, Glasgow School of Art, PDF pp. 7–8, 13, 17, 21–29 ↗

Dream Suits exhibition press image. Photography: Hugo Maertens. Individual date and wearer are not supplied on this plate.

Mairi MacKenzie, Dream Suits research portfolio, Glasgow School of Art, PDF pp. 7–8, 13, 17, 21–29 ↗

Dream Suits exhibition press image. Photography: Hugo Maertens. Individual date and wearer are not supplied on this plate.

Mairi MacKenzie, Dream Suits research portfolio, Glasgow School of Art, PDF pp. 7–8, 13, 17, 21–29 ↗

Dream Suits exhibition press image. Photography: Hugo Maertens. Individual date and wearer are not supplied on this plate.

Mairi MacKenzie, Dream Suits research portfolio, Glasgow School of Art, PDF pp. 7–8, 13, 17, 21–29 ↗

Dream Suits exhibition press image. Photography: Hugo Maertens. Individual date and wearer are not supplied on this plate.

Mairi MacKenzie, Dream Suits research portfolio, Glasgow School of Art, PDF pp. 7–8, 13, 17, 21–29 ↗

Dream Suits exhibition press image. Photography: Hugo Maertens. Individual date and wearer are not supplied on this plate.

Mairi MacKenzie, Dream Suits research portfolio, Glasgow School of Art, PDF pp. 7–8, 13, 17, 21–29 ↗

Dream Suits exhibition press image. Photography: Hugo Maertens. Individual date and wearer are not supplied on this plate.

Mairi MacKenzie, Dream Suits research portfolio, Glasgow School of Art, PDF pp. 7–8, 13, 17, 21–29 ↗

Dream Suits exhibition press image. Photography: Hugo Maertens. Individual date and wearer are not supplied on this plate.

Mairi MacKenzie, Dream Suits research portfolio, Glasgow School of Art, PDF pp. 7–8, 13, 17, 21–29 ↗

Floral embroidery on Cal Maddox’s purple stage suit.

CMHOF, “Nathan Turk: Old World Meets New West” ↗

A Cal Maddox ensemble in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Nathan Turk presentation.

CMHOF, “Nathan Turk: Old World Meets New West” ↗

A Don Maddox ensemble in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Nathan Turk presentation.

CMHOF, “Nathan Turk: Old World Meets New West” ↗

A Fred Maddox ensemble in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Nathan Turk presentation.

CMHOF, “Nathan Turk: Old World Meets New West” ↗

Detail photograph of the Fred Maddox ensemble presented by the Country Music Hall of Fame.

CMHOF, “Nathan Turk: Old World Meets New West” ↗

A Henry Maddox ensemble in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Nathan Turk presentation.

CMHOF, “Nathan Turk: Old World Meets New West” ↗

Detail photograph of the costume attributed to Les “Carrot Top” Anderson in the museum presentation.

CMHOF, “Nathan Turk: Old World Meets New West” ↗

Detail view of the shirt presented by the Country Music Hall of Fame as Freddie “Careless” Love’s.

CMHOF, “Nathan Turk: Old World Meets New West” ↗

A Johnny Horton shirt in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Nathan Turk presentation.

CMHOF, “Nathan Turk: Old World Meets New West” ↗

Detail photograph of the Johnny Horton shirt presented by the Country Music Hall of Fame.

CMHOF, “Nathan Turk: Old World Meets New West” ↗

Detail photograph of the blue Don Rich suit presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Nathan Turk exhibit.

CMHOF, “Nathan Turk: Old World Meets New West” ↗

A two-tone Tex Ritter shirt in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Nathan Turk presentation.

CMHOF, “Nathan Turk: Old World Meets New West” ↗

Detail photograph of the two-tone Tex Ritter shirt presented by the Country Music Hall of Fame.

CMHOF, “Nathan Turk: Old World Meets New West” ↗

Detail view of the yoke and smile pocket on the Chicago History Museum shirt, object 1979.180.23.

Chicago History Museum, “A CHM Western Wear Treasure” ↗

Detail view of the five-snap cuff on the Chicago History Museum shirt, object 1979.180.23.

Chicago History Museum, “A CHM Western Wear Treasure” ↗

Additional photograph of the same blue two-piece outfit in the 1stDibs listing. The seller’s dating and provenance claims are not established by this image.

1stDibs, ‘Rare Fay Ward Vintage 1940s Cowgirl Western 2 pc Outfit Cowboy Tailors’ ↗

Additional photograph of the same blue two-piece outfit in the 1stDibs listing. The seller’s dating and provenance claims are not established by this image.

1stDibs, ‘Rare Fay Ward Vintage 1940s Cowgirl Western 2 pc Outfit Cowboy Tailors’ ↗

Additional photograph of the same blue two-piece outfit in the 1stDibs listing. The seller’s dating and provenance claims are not established by this image.

1stDibs, ‘Rare Fay Ward Vintage 1940s Cowgirl Western 2 pc Outfit Cowboy Tailors’ ↗

Additional photograph of the same blue two-piece outfit in the 1stDibs listing. The seller’s dating and provenance claims are not established by this image.

1stDibs, ‘Rare Fay Ward Vintage 1940s Cowgirl Western 2 pc Outfit Cowboy Tailors’ ↗

Additional photograph of the same blue two-piece outfit in the 1stDibs listing. The seller’s dating and provenance claims are not established by this image.

1stDibs, ‘Rare Fay Ward Vintage 1940s Cowgirl Western 2 pc Outfit Cowboy Tailors’ ↗

Additional photograph of the same blue two-piece outfit in the 1stDibs listing. The seller’s dating and provenance claims are not established by this image.

1stDibs, ‘Rare Fay Ward Vintage 1940s Cowgirl Western 2 pc Outfit Cowboy Tailors’ ↗

Additional photograph of the same blue two-piece outfit in the 1stDibs listing. The seller’s dating and provenance claims are not established by this image.

1stDibs, ‘Rare Fay Ward Vintage 1940s Cowgirl Western 2 pc Outfit Cowboy Tailors’ ↗

Additional photograph of the same blue two-piece outfit in the 1stDibs listing. The seller’s dating and provenance claims are not established by this image.

1stDibs, ‘Rare Fay Ward Vintage 1940s Cowgirl Western 2 pc Outfit Cowboy Tailors’ ↗

An additional view from the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Manuel exhibition. The museum’s caption describes a Manuel bolero worn in Yoakam’s 1986 music videos; the image remains tied to the museum presentation.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

An additional view from the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Manuel exhibition. The museum’s caption describes a Manuel bolero worn in Yoakam’s 1986 music videos; the image remains tied to the museum presentation.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

An additional view from the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Manuel exhibition. The museum’s caption describes a Manuel bolero worn in Yoakam’s 1986 music videos; the image remains tied to the museum presentation.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

The Country Music Hall of Fame presents this as a Manuel suit worn by Pete Anderson in the 1988 “Streets of Bakersfield” music video.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

The Country Music Hall of Fame presents this as a Manuel suit worn by Pete Anderson in the 1988 “Streets of Bakersfield” music video.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

The Country Music Hall of Fame presents this as a Manuel suit worn by Pete Anderson in the 1988 “Streets of Bakersfield” music video.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” gallery.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

A garment image from the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Designs of Manuel Cuevas” section.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

An image from the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” exhibition.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A close exhibition view of a Hank Snow Nudie’s Rodeo Tailors suit.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

The museum describes this as one of Nudie Cohn’s early stage garments for Lefty Frizzell, with long suede fringe, piping, shotgun cuffs and rhinestone-outlined initials.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A close view of the Lefty Frizzell stagewear presented by the Country Music Hall of Fame.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

The museum presents this Nudie ensemble with leather fringe, piping, rhinestones and appliquéd wagon wheels and horses.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A further view of the lace-up Nudie ensemble presented for Lefty Frizzell.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A further view of the Nudie stagewear shown in the museum’s Lefty Frizzell section.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

The Country Music Hall of Fame identifies this as Hank Snow on his trick pony, Shawnee, outside the Rainbow Ranch barn in Madison, Tennessee.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

The museum describes a Nudie suit for Hank Snow with rhinestones and embroidered tropical birds.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

The museum describes this blue lamé suit with rhinestones and embroidered Chinese New Year motifs.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

The museum describes a Hank Snow houndstooth suit with piping, arrow stitching and white leather buckles.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

The museum connects this rhinestone and nautical-embroidery suit to Snow’s early years working on a fishing trawler.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

The museum describes a Hank Snow bolero jacket with leather buckles and horseshoe and arrowhead stitching.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A floral-patterned brocade shirt with pearl snaps, presented in the Hank Snow section.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A back view of a Hank Snow suit with embroidered Western scenes.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

The museum identifies this double-breasted Nudie jacket as designed for T. Texas Tyler, c. 1950, with playing-card embroidery and rhinestone highlights.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

The museum credits master embroiderer Viola Grae with the fantastical scene on Hank Thompson’s Nudie boots.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A detail view of the boots shown in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Hank Thompson section.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A further close view of the embroidered boots presented in the Hank Thompson section.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A period garment image in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Hank Thompson section.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A detail view of the railroad-themed suit designed for Hank Snow.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

The Country Music Hall of Fame credits this photograph to Walden S. Fabry.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A view of the Nudie ensemble associated by the museum with “In the Jailhouse Now.”

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A close view of the jailhouse-themed Webb Pierce stage outfit.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A further view of the Webb Pierce outfit presented in the exhibition.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A view of the bolero jacket and trousers presented in the museum’s Porter Wagoner section.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A close view of the wagon-themed suit presented for Porter Wagoner.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

Exhibition text paired with a view of Porter Wagoner’s wagon-themed stagewear.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A photograph presented in the museum’s Ray Price section.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A Nudie garment presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Ray Price section.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A close view of Nudie stagewear presented for Ray Price.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A further view of the embroidered suit in the museum’s Ray Price section.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A close view of the motorcycle jacket and embroidery presented in the museum’s Gram Parsons section.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A further view of the stage outfit presented in the museum’s Gram Parsons section.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

The museum dates the outfit to the 1950s and describes fringe, appliqué, embroidery and rhinestones.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A tapestry presented in the museum’s “Everything for the Horse and Rider” section.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A pair of boots presented in the museum’s “Everything for the Horse and Rider” section.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A printed profile image presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s exhibition.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A view of the suit described by the museum as a showroom piece.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A close view of the multi-coloured showroom ensemble presented in the museum.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A detail view of the gold lamé belt and buckle in the showroom ensemble.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A pair of boots presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Nudie collection.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A garment view in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Rodeo Ben exhibition.

CMHOF, “Rodeo Ben: The Expression of Perfection” ↗

A garment view in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Rodeo Ben exhibition.

CMHOF, “Rodeo Ben: The Expression of Perfection” ↗

A garment view in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Rodeo Ben exhibition.

CMHOF, “Rodeo Ben: The Expression of Perfection” ↗

A further view of the Hawkshaw Hawkins bolero attributed to Rodeo Ben in the museum presentation.

CMHOF, “Rodeo Ben: The Expression of Perfection” ↗

A close view of the suit attributed to Rodeo Ben in the Country Music Hall of Fame presentation.

CMHOF, “Rodeo Ben: The Expression of Perfection” ↗

A garment view in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Nathan Turk exhibition.

CMHOF, “Nathan Turk: Old World Meets New West” ↗

A photograph presented with the Don Rich garments in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Nathan Turk exhibition.

CMHOF, “Nathan Turk: Old World Meets New West” ↗

Photograph or document from Library of Congress, Russell Lee, *Hat with cattle brands burned into it, San Angelo, Texas*; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Library of Congress, Russell Lee, *Hat with cattle brands burned into it, San Angelo, Texas* ↗

Photograph or document from *El Paso Morning Times*, 8 March 1917, printed p. 8; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

*El Paso Morning Times*, 8 March 1917, printed p. 8 ↗

Photograph or document from Library of Congress, *Child’s cowgirl dress for sale at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo in San Antonio, Texas*; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Library of Congress, *Child’s cowgirl dress for sale at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo in San Antonio, Texas* ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, Rex Bell’s Walking Box Brand ensemble; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, Rex Bell’s Walking Box Brand ensemble ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, Rex Bell’s Walking Box Brand ensemble; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, Rex Bell’s Walking Box Brand ensemble ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, Rex Bell’s Walking Box Brand ensemble; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, Rex Bell’s Walking Box Brand ensemble ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, Rex Bell’s Walking Box Brand ensemble; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, Rex Bell’s Walking Box Brand ensemble ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, Rex Bell’s Walking Box Brand ensemble; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, Rex Bell’s Walking Box Brand ensemble ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, Rex Bell’s Walking Box Brand ensemble; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, Rex Bell’s Walking Box Brand ensemble ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, Rex Bell’s Walking Box Brand ensemble; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, Rex Bell’s Walking Box Brand ensemble ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, Rex Bell’s Walking Box Brand ensemble; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, Rex Bell’s Walking Box Brand ensemble ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, Rex Bell’s Walking Box Brand ensemble; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, Rex Bell’s Walking Box Brand ensemble ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, Rex Bell’s Walking Box Brand ensemble; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, Rex Bell’s Walking Box Brand ensemble ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 683, “2 Cowboy Wool Gab Western Shirts, 1940s”; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 683, “2 Cowboy Wool Gab Western Shirts, 1940s” ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 683, “2 Cowboy Wool Gab Western Shirts, 1940s”; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 683, “2 Cowboy Wool Gab Western Shirts, 1940s” ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 683, “2 Cowboy Wool Gab Western Shirts, 1940s”; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 683, “2 Cowboy Wool Gab Western Shirts, 1940s” ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 683, “2 Cowboy Wool Gab Western Shirts, 1940s”; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 683, “2 Cowboy Wool Gab Western Shirts, 1940s” ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 683, “2 Cowboy Wool Gab Western Shirts, 1940s”; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 683, “2 Cowboy Wool Gab Western Shirts, 1940s” ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 683, “2 Cowboy Wool Gab Western Shirts, 1940s”; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 683, “2 Cowboy Wool Gab Western Shirts, 1940s” ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 683, “2 Cowboy Wool Gab Western Shirts, 1940s”; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 683, “2 Cowboy Wool Gab Western Shirts, 1940s” ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 683, “2 Cowboy Wool Gab Western Shirts, 1940s”; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 683, “2 Cowboy Wool Gab Western Shirts, 1940s” ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 701, “Cowgirl Embroidered Western Blouse, 1940s”; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 701, “Cowgirl Embroidered Western Blouse, 1940s” ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 701, “Cowgirl Embroidered Western Blouse, 1940s”; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 701, “Cowgirl Embroidered Western Blouse, 1940s” ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 701, “Cowgirl Embroidered Western Blouse, 1940s”; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 701, “Cowgirl Embroidered Western Blouse, 1940s” ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 701, “Cowgirl Embroidered Western Blouse, 1940s”; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 701, “Cowgirl Embroidered Western Blouse, 1940s” ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 701, “Cowgirl Embroidered Western Blouse, 1940s”; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 701, “Cowgirl Embroidered Western Blouse, 1940s” ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 701, “Cowgirl Embroidered Western Blouse, 1940s”; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 701, “Cowgirl Embroidered Western Blouse, 1940s” ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 701, “Cowgirl Embroidered Western Blouse, 1940s”; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 701, “Cowgirl Embroidered Western Blouse, 1940s” ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 701, “Cowgirl Embroidered Western Blouse, 1940s”; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 701, “Cowgirl Embroidered Western Blouse, 1940s” ↗

Photograph or document from Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 701, “Cowgirl Embroidered Western Blouse, 1940s”; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 701, “Cowgirl Embroidered Western Blouse, 1940s” ↗

Photograph or document from Autry Collections, Gene Autry shirt by Nudie’s Rodeo Tailors, 91.221.505; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Autry Collections, Gene Autry shirt by Nudie’s Rodeo Tailors, 91.221.505 ↗

Photograph or document from Autry Collections, Nudie suit M520205; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Autry Collections, Nudie suit M520205 ↗

Photograph or document from Autry Collections, Nudie suit M520205; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Autry Collections, Nudie suit M520205 ↗

Photograph or document from Autry Collections, Rodeo Ben shirt and scarf 91.221.557; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Autry Collections, Rodeo Ben shirt and scarf 91.221.557 ↗

Photograph or document from Autry Collections, Rodeo Ben shirt and scarf 91.221.557; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Autry Collections, Rodeo Ben shirt and scarf 91.221.557 ↗

Photograph or document from Autry Collections, Rodeo Ben shirt and scarf 91.221.557; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Autry Collections, Rodeo Ben shirt and scarf 91.221.557 ↗

Photograph or document from Autry Collections, Rodeo Ben shirt 91.221.560; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Autry Collections, Rodeo Ben shirt 91.221.560 ↗

Photograph or document from Autry Collections, Rodeo Ben shirt 91.221.560; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Autry Collections, Rodeo Ben shirt 91.221.560 ↗

Photograph or document from Autry Collections, Rodeo Ben shirt 91.221.560; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Autry Collections, Rodeo Ben shirt 91.221.560 ↗

Photograph or document from Autry Collections, Rodeo Ben shirt 91.221.560; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Autry Collections, Rodeo Ben shirt 91.221.560 ↗

Photograph or document from Autry Collections, Rodeo Ben shirt 91.221.560; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Autry Collections, Rodeo Ben shirt 91.221.560 ↗

Photograph or document from Autry Collections, Rodeo Ben shirt 91.221.560; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Autry Collections, Rodeo Ben shirt 91.221.560 ↗

Photograph or document from Autry Collections, Rodeo Ben shirt 91.221.560; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Autry Collections, Rodeo Ben shirt 91.221.560 ↗

Photograph or document from Christie’s, ‘Roy’s Shirts,’ sale 2332, lot 84; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Christie’s, ‘Roy’s Shirts,’ sale 2332, lot 84 ↗

Photograph or document from CMHOF, “Western Style Roundup”; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

CMHOF, “Western Style Roundup” ↗

Photograph or document from CMHOF, “Western Style Roundup”; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

CMHOF, “Western Style Roundup” ↗

Photograph or document from Etsy, “Vintage 1950s Sam A. Formann Embroidered Western Shirt,” item 1891606688; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Etsy, “Vintage 1950s Sam A. Formann Embroidered Western Shirt,” item 1891606688 ↗

Photograph or document from Of the Palms, *1950s Viola Grae Hand Embellished Inky Black Western Jacket*; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Of the Palms, *1950s Viola Grae Hand Embellished Inky Black Western Jacket* ↗

Photograph or document from Of the Palms, *1950s Viola Grae Hand Embellished Inky Black Western Jacket*; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Of the Palms, *1950s Viola Grae Hand Embellished Inky Black Western Jacket* ↗

Photograph or document from Of the Palms, *1950s Viola Grae Hand Embellished Inky Black Western Jacket*; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Of the Palms, *1950s Viola Grae Hand Embellished Inky Black Western Jacket* ↗

Photograph or document from Of the Palms, *1950s Viola Grae Hand Embellished Inky Black Western Jacket*; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Of the Palms, *1950s Viola Grae Hand Embellished Inky Black Western Jacket* ↗

Photograph or document from Of the Palms, *1950s Viola Grae Hand Embellished Inky Black Western Jacket*; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Of the Palms, *1950s Viola Grae Hand Embellished Inky Black Western Jacket* ↗

Photograph or document from Of the Palms, *1950s Viola Grae Hand Embellished Inky Black Western Jacket*; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Of the Palms, *1950s Viola Grae Hand Embellished Inky Black Western Jacket* ↗

Photograph or document from R. W. Ruhl, "Editorial Correspondence," Medford Mail Tribune, 18 March 1948, p. 12; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

R. W. Ruhl, "Editorial Correspondence," Medford Mail Tribune, 18 March 1948, p. 12 ↗

Photograph or document from Cobb’s, “Western Clothes,” The Muleshoe Journal (17 March 1949); this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Cobb’s, “Western Clothes,” The Muleshoe Journal (17 March 1949) ↗

Photograph or document from El Centro Store, “Quitting Business Sale,” The Roundup, 28 March 1952; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

El Centro Store, “Quitting Business Sale,” The Roundup, 28 March 1952 ↗

Photograph or document from University of North Texas Texas Fashion Collection, Western Style Shirt, 1983.024.056; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

University of North Texas Texas Fashion Collection, Western Style Shirt, 1983.024.056 ↗

Photograph or document from University of North Texas Texas Fashion Collection, Western Style Shirt, 1983.024.056; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

University of North Texas Texas Fashion Collection, Western Style Shirt, 1983.024.056 ↗

Photograph or document from University of North Texas Texas Fashion Collection, Western Style Shirt, 1983.024.056; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

University of North Texas Texas Fashion Collection, Western Style Shirt, 1983.024.056 ↗

Photograph or document from University of North Texas Texas Fashion Collection, Western Style Shirt, 1983.024.056; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

University of North Texas Texas Fashion Collection, Western Style Shirt, 1983.024.056 ↗

Photograph or document from University of North Texas Texas Fashion Collection, Western Style Shirt, 1983.024.056; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

University of North Texas Texas Fashion Collection, Western Style Shirt, 1983.024.056 ↗

Photograph or document from University of North Texas Texas Fashion Collection, Western Style Shirt, 1983.024.056; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

University of North Texas Texas Fashion Collection, Western Style Shirt, 1983.024.056 ↗

Photograph or document from University of North Texas Texas Fashion Collection, Western Style Shirt, 1983.024.056; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

University of North Texas Texas Fashion Collection, Western Style Shirt, 1983.024.056 ↗

Photograph presented with the Gross Original Denver suit in Spencer Stewart’s Vintage Haberdashers article.

Spencer Stewart, “Gross Original Western Suit,” Vintage Haberdashers, 5 March 2016 ↗

Photograph presented with the Gross Original Denver suit in Spencer Stewart’s Vintage Haberdashers article.

Spencer Stewart, “Gross Original Western Suit,” Vintage Haberdashers, 5 March 2016 ↗

Photograph presented with the Gross Original Denver suit in Spencer Stewart’s Vintage Haberdashers article.

Spencer Stewart, “Gross Original Western Suit,” Vintage Haberdashers, 5 March 2016 ↗

Photograph presented with the Gross Original Denver suit in Spencer Stewart’s Vintage Haberdashers article.

Spencer Stewart, “Gross Original Western Suit,” Vintage Haberdashers, 5 March 2016 ↗

Photograph presented with the Gross Original Denver suit in Spencer Stewart’s Vintage Haberdashers article.

Spencer Stewart, “Gross Original Western Suit,” Vintage Haberdashers, 5 March 2016 ↗

Photograph presented with the Gross Original Denver suit in Spencer Stewart’s Vintage Haberdashers article.

Spencer Stewart, “Gross Original Western Suit,” Vintage Haberdashers, 5 March 2016 ↗

Photograph presented with the Gross Original Denver suit in Spencer Stewart’s Vintage Haberdashers article.

Spencer Stewart, “Gross Original Western Suit,” Vintage Haberdashers, 5 March 2016 ↗

Photograph presented with the Gross Original Denver suit in Spencer Stewart’s Vintage Haberdashers article.

Spencer Stewart, “Gross Original Western Suit,” Vintage Haberdashers, 5 March 2016 ↗

Photograph presented with the Gross Original Denver suit in Spencer Stewart’s Vintage Haberdashers article.

Spencer Stewart, “Gross Original Western Suit,” Vintage Haberdashers, 5 March 2016 ↗

Photograph presented with the Gross Original Denver suit in Spencer Stewart’s Vintage Haberdashers article.

Spencer Stewart, “Gross Original Western Suit,” Vintage Haberdashers, 5 March 2016 ↗

Photograph presented with the Gross Original Denver suit in Spencer Stewart’s Vintage Haberdashers article.

Spencer Stewart, “Gross Original Western Suit,” Vintage Haberdashers, 5 March 2016 ↗

An additional view of the collector-presented Gross Original Denver jacket and trousers in Spencer Stewart’s Vintage Haberdashers article.

Spencer Stewart, “Gross Original Western Suit,” Vintage Haberdashers, 5 March 2016 ↗

TimebombVintageShop’s Etsy photographs show a beige snap-front shirt on a mannequin. The listing’s date, material, maker and Western-shirt descriptions remain seller assertions.

TimebombVintageShop, Frontex listing 4520330412, Etsy ↗

Seller photograph showing the shirt’s curved chest pocket, triangular applied pocket ends, snaps and cuff. It supports visible construction only; the listing’s date, material and maker claims remain unverified.

TimebombVintageShop, Frontex listing 4520330412, Etsy ↗

Seller photograph of a black snap-front shirt with pale applied floral-and-scroll motifs and pale piping. The listing’s date, material, gendered category and maker claims remain seller assertions.

Tropical Paradise Antiques, California Ranchwear Western Shirt, Shop Thrilling ↗

Seller photograph documenting the shirt’s pale applied scrollwork, small decorative dots, piping and snap-front construction. It supports visible construction only; seller chronology and attribution claims remain unverified.

Tropical Paradise Antiques, California Ranchwear Western Shirt, Shop Thrilling ↗

Rear view of the musical-note suit, with the guitar and note appliques described by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

CMHOF, “Nudie Suits and Boots” ↗

Augusta presented this shirt, culottes and tie together. The photograph shows their displayed appearance; it does not establish original grouping, date, wearer or who made each component.

Augusta Auctions via Bidsquare, Rex Bell Walking Box Brand culotte ensemble, lot 24 ↗

Close view of the horse motif on the back of the photographed shirt. The image documents visible design, not a named embroiderer.

Augusta Auctions via Bidsquare, Rex Bell Walking Box Brand culotte ensemble, lot 24 ↗

Seller photograph of a red lace-front shirt with yellow piping and a bucking-horse pocket motif. The seller's 1930s dating and fabric identification are not independently established.

Gem/Etsy seller photographs, red shirt with Miller Denver label ↗

Dealer photograph shows a blue denim snap-front shirt with shaped yoke and pointed pocket flaps. The listing's approximate date is a seller description, not a verified production date.

Vintage Mushroom seller photographs, Longhorn denim Western shirt ↗

Auction photograph of a tan shirt with shaped yoke, dark piping, curved pockets and contrast collar and cuffs. The image does not establish a production date or wearer.

Augusta Auctions, Circle A and Kohinoor labelled Western shirts, lot 945 ↗

Dealer front view shows a plum-coloured shirt with daisy embroidery, pale piping, arrowhead pocket trim and shaped cuffs. The dealer’s 1940s date and fabric description remain unverified.

Der Fuchs Vintage seller photographs, Connie Sportswear daisy-embroidered Western shirt ↗

Dealer close view documents the daisy embroidery, coloured stems, pale piping and arrowhead pocket trim of the same shirt.

Der Fuchs Vintage seller photographs, Connie Sportswear daisy-embroidered Western shirt ↗

Dealer front view shows a brown long-sleeved shirt with green piped yoke, floral embroidery, narrow horizontal pockets and green cuff trim. The dealer’s 1930s date is unverified.

Mask Santa Fe seller photographs, Big State / Cowtown labelled Western shirt ↗

History Colorado catalogues this pale Western-style shirt as object 71.8.20.1. The museum image shows snap fastening, shaped pockets and the garment’s front; its date is an institutional attribution rather than a conclusion from the photograph.

History Colorado, Western-style shirt, collection number 71.8.20.1 ↗

Dealer view shows an embroidered Western shirt with bucking-horse and saddle motifs. The dealer’s period and dead-stock descriptions remain unverified.

Wanderer seller photographs, Western shirt with Ring & Brewer label ↗

A rear view of the same shirt shows a bronc-rider motif and embroidery across the back.

Wanderer seller photographs, Western shirt with Ring & Brewer label ↗

Dealer view of a yellow snap-front Western shirt with orange and green floral embroidery, shaped yoke and arrowhead pockets. The collar label is visible in this view.

STAG Provisions, vintage Frontex embroidered Western shirt ↗

Rear view of the same shirt shows its embroidered yoke, sleeves and multiple-snap cuffs.

STAG Provisions, vintage Frontex embroidered Western shirt ↗

Close view shows orange and green floral stitches, corded piping, snaps and arrowhead pocket trim.

STAG Provisions, vintage Frontex embroidered Western shirt ↗

Collector photograph of a striped snap-front Western shirt with shaped pockets. The associated close view photographs its Authentic Western Youngbloods label.

Vintrowear, Authentic Western Youngbloods shirt photographs ↗

Dealer flat view shows a red shirt with white piping, lace front, horseshoe collar motifs and arrowhead-trimmed pockets. A small label is present but is not legible at this scale; the seller’s date and brand claim remain unverified.

Afterlife Boutique, red lace-front Western shirt photographs ↗

The same red shirt photographed on a model; this view makes the cut and scale of its lace front and pockets visible.

Afterlife Boutique, red lace-front Western shirt photographs ↗

Dealer flat view shows a white Western shirt with pointed pockets, shaped yoke and pale snaps. The seller names Arizona Shirt Company; its date has not been independently established.

Feeet Vintage Clothing, white Western shirt photographs ↗

The same shirt photographed on a model, showing its fit and pocket placement.

Feeet Vintage Clothing, white Western shirt photographs ↗

Augusta Auctions photographed four distinct embroidered Western shirts together. The lot contains multiple marks; the group view does not make all four by one maker.

Augusta Auctions, four embroidered Western shirts, lot 275 ↗

Reverse auction view shows the four shirts’ back yokes and embroidery, including a saddle motif and floral work.

Augusta Auctions, four embroidered Western shirts, lot 275 ↗

A pale Western shirt with pointed pockets and button front, presented in Woolen Mill Store’s Rali Burleson article. The photograph documents the surviving object in the post.

Woolen Mill Store, Wonders of Wool in a Shirt and Skirt ↗

Dealer close view of yellow and burgundy suit elements with butterfly and floral embroidery, cream fringe and multi-button cuff. Its seller-supplied date is not independently established.

Poshmark seller photographs, embroidered suit presented as Sam A. Formann ↗

The seller’s rear detail shows a butterfly-shaped contrast yoke, cream fringe and rose embroidery on the same suit. The image alone does not establish maker or date.

Poshmark seller photographs, embroidered suit presented as Sam A. Formann ↗

A cream shirt with red rose embroidery, presented in Kerry Taylor Auctions lot 282.

Kerry Taylor Auctions, lot 282, *Viola Grae and Globe Taylors men’s embellished shirts* ↗

The reverse of the cream embroidered shirt in Kerry Taylor Auctions lot 282.

Kerry Taylor Auctions, lot 282, *Viola Grae and Globe Taylors men’s embellished shirts* ↗

Red rose embroidery beside a curved pocket on the cream shirt.

Kerry Taylor Auctions, lot 282, *Viola Grae and Globe Taylors men’s embellished shirts* ↗

Burgundy wool shirt with flower embroidery and rhinestones, presented in Kerry Taylor Auctions lot 113.

Kerry Taylor Auctions, lot 113, burgundy wool shirt with Viola Grae label ↗

The reverse of the burgundy wool shirt in Kerry Taylor Auctions lot 113.

Kerry Taylor Auctions, lot 113, burgundy wool shirt with Viola Grae label ↗

An additional exhibition view of the Hank Snow locomotive suit presented by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

An exhibition view of the back of Hank Snow’s locomotive suit.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A pair of embroidered red boots presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Nudie exhibition.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A pair of pink-and-red boots presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Nudie exhibition.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A pair of blue-and-white boots presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Nudie exhibition.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A maker’s label seen inside a surviving garment.

CMHOF, “Nathan Turk: Old World Meets New West” ↗

The shop label as photographed in the museum presentation.

CMHOF, “Rodeo Ben: The Expression of Perfection” ↗

Chicago History Museum, “A CHM Western Wear Treasure” ↗

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

Christie’s, ‘Roy’s Shirts,’ sale 2332, lot 84 ↗

Autry Collections, Gene Autry shirt by Nudie’s Rodeo Tailors, 91.221.505 ↗

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 past-sale listings, lots 694, 696, 697 and 700 ↗

Augusta Auctions, Rex Bell’s Walking Box Brand ensemble ↗

Augusta Auctions, Rex Bell’s Walking Box Brand ensemble ↗

Of the Palms, *1950s Viola Grae Hand Embellished Inky Black Western Jacket* ↗

CMHOF, “Western Style Roundup” ↗

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, *Cream duster coat designed by Manuel Cuevas and worn by George Clinton*, object 2011.83.4 ↗

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 683, “2 Cowboy Wool Gab Western Shirts, 1940s” ↗

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 683, “2 Cowboy Wool Gab Western Shirts, 1940s” ↗

Western Wear History Collection, Sam A. Formann Co. shirt photographs, submitted 29 September 2026 ↗

Etsy, “Vintage 1950s Sam A. Formann Embroidered Western Shirt,” item 1891606688 ↗

Augusta Auctions, October 2008 Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction, lot 701, “Cowgirl Embroidered Western Blouse, 1940s” ↗

Dream Suits exhibition press image. Photography: Hugo Maertens. Individual date and wearer are not supplied on this plate.

Mairi MacKenzie, Dream Suits research portfolio, Glasgow School of Art, PDF pp. 7–8, 13, 17, 21–29 ↗

Reagan Ray, ‘Western Clothing Labels,’ 12 December 2017 ↗

Reagan Ray, ‘Western Clothing Labels,’ 12 December 2017 ↗

Reagan Ray, ‘Western Clothing Labels,’ 12 December 2017 ↗

Reagan Ray, ‘Western Clothing Labels,’ 12 December 2017 ↗

University of North Texas Texas Fashion Collection, Western Style Shirt, 1983.024.056 ↗

Reagan Ray, ‘Western Clothing Labels,’ 12 December 2017 ↗

Photograph or document from CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt”; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

Photograph or document from Reagan Ray, ‘Western Clothing Labels,’ 12 December 2017; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Reagan Ray, ‘Western Clothing Labels,’ 12 December 2017 ↗

Photograph or document from Reagan Ray, ‘Western Clothing Labels,’ 12 December 2017; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Reagan Ray, ‘Western Clothing Labels,’ 12 December 2017 ↗

Photograph presented with the Gross Original Denver suit in Spencer Stewart’s Vintage Haberdashers article.

Spencer Stewart, “Gross Original Western Suit,” Vintage Haberdashers, 5 March 2016 ↗

A seller photograph visibly shows the sewn wording “AN ORIGINAL FRONTEX MODEL / IRBY THOMPSON, INC. / DALLAS,” with a separate size 12-L tab. It does not date the garment or establish corporate identity, ownership, manufacture, distribution or a relationship to other Frontex records.

TimebombVintageShop, Frontex listing 4520330412, Etsy ↗

A seller photograph visibly reads “Tailored by / CALIFORNIA / RANCHWEAR, INC. / Los Angeles / DRY CLEAN ONLY,” beside a size 36 tab. It does not establish date, manufacture, corporate continuity, ownership, distribution or a relationship to H Bar C.

Tropical Paradise Antiques, California Ranchwear Western Shirt, Shop Thrilling ↗

A seller composite visibly shows labels reading ‘Rex Bell’s WALKING BOX Brand / Las Vegas / Reno’, ‘T-CRAFT LTD.’ and ‘HANDMADE / MADE IN / Hollywood’. The image does not establish which photographed outfit component bears each label.

Augusta Auctions via Bidsquare, Rex Bell Walking Box Brand culotte ensemble, lot 24 ↗

The photographed sewn label visibly carries Miller, Denver, Colorado, Shirt and Made in U.S.A. wording. This view does not establish the shirt's date or wearer.

Gem/Etsy seller photographs, red shirt with Miller Denver label ↗

Close seller view of a sewn Longhorn Sanforized label with Dickson-Jenkins Mfg. Co. and Fort Worth wording. The label is evidence on this shirt, not a complete company history.

Vintage Mushroom seller photographs, Longhorn denim Western shirt ↗

Auction close-up shows Circle A Western Wear and Kohinoor labels together inside the photographed tan shirt. Their precise business relationship and the shirt's date remain open.

Augusta Auctions, Circle A and Kohinoor labelled Western shirts, lot 945 ↗

Dealer close view shows a sewn label reading Connie Sportswear. The label alone does not establish the garment’s production date or manufacturing place.

Der Fuchs Vintage seller photographs, Connie Sportswear daisy-embroidered Western shirt ↗

A close view of the neck label visibly reads Big State, Cowtown and Fort Worth. Those words are evidence on this shirt; its maker and production date remain open.

Mask Santa Fe seller photographs, Big State / Cowtown labelled Western shirt ↗

History Colorado’s collar view of object 71.8.20.1 shows a sewn label reading Miller Western Wear, Denver Colorado, below an inked collection marking.

History Colorado, Western-style shirt, collection number 71.8.20.1 ↗

The dealer photograph shows a sewn label reading Ring & Brewer, Clothing · Sportswear, Dallas. The label wording does not establish a production date.

Wanderer seller photographs, Western shirt with Ring & Brewer label ↗

Close view reads Authentic Western Youngbloods, with a size XL tab and separate fabric-content label. It documents this photographed shirt, not the full company history.

Vintrowear, Authentic Western Youngbloods shirt photographs ↗

Auction composite shows separate All Wool, Sam A. Formann Co. Buffalo N.Y., and Pilgrim Registered Sportswear labels. Their placement on individual shirts must be read from the lot’s other views.

Augusta Auctions, four embroidered Western shirts, lot 275 ↗

Close view of a shirt bearing a Rali Burleson name label and a ram-head metal clip. The image establishes their presence on this photographed garment.

Woolen Mill Store, Wonders of Wool in a Shirt and Skirt ↗

A separate sewn label reads “Dick Christensen” with size figures; it does not establish who wore the shirt.

Kerry Taylor Auctions, lot 282, *Viola Grae and Globe Taylors men’s embellished shirts* ↗

The “Viola Grae / California” label photographed inside the cream shirt.

Kerry Taylor Auctions, lot 282, *Viola Grae and Globe Taylors men’s embellished shirts* ↗

The shirt carries a “Viola Grae / California” label above another reading “Buddy Brady 1”; the latter is a named lead, not a confirmed wearer identification.

Kerry Taylor Auctions, lot 113, burgundy wool shirt with Viola Grae label ↗

Autry Collections Online, Nudie’s Rodeo Tailors Western Style Roundup, object 97.148.14 ↗

Autry Collections Online, Nudie’s Rodeo Tailors Western Style Roundup, object 97.148.12 ↗

CMHOF, “Western Style Roundup” ↗

CMHOF, “Western Style Roundup” ↗

Rockmount’s current “Our Story” page reproduces a graphic visibly headed “Rockmount Ranch-Wear,” “Denver Colo.” and “Original Western Model,” with illustrated shirt styles. The host does not give the graphic a date, catalogue number or independent provenance.

Rockmount Ranch Wear, company history ↗

Rockmount’s current “Our Story” page reproduces this gabardine-shirt graphic, visibly carrying “Fine Spun Rayon Gabardine,” “No. 1235” and a $5.95 post-paid figure. The host does not give it a date, catalogue provenance or independent object record.

Rockmount Ranch Wear, company history ↗

A price-list page presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Nudie exhibition.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A catalogue page presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Nudie exhibition.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A catalogue page presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Nudie exhibition.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A catalogue-cover view presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Nudie exhibition.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A catalogue cover with a custom car, presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Nudie exhibition.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A catalogue page with four dressed figures, presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Nudie exhibition.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A catalogue page with four clothing examples, presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Nudie exhibition.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A catalogue page with luggage, guitar cases and a director’s chair, presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Nudie exhibition.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A printed 1964 trade advertisement for the Turk business.

*Billboard*, 14 November 1964, *The World of Country Music* ↗

The 1940 magazine feature credits the illustrated clothing to Riley.

*Life*, 22 April 1940, vol. 8, no. 17 ↗

*Billboard*, 8 April 1939 ↗

*Billboard*, 26 December 1936 ↗

*Billboard*, 26 December 1936 ↗

*Billboard*, 27 November 1937, Internet Archive scan ↗

*Billboard*, 27 November 1937, Internet Archive scan ↗

*Billboard*, 27 August 1938 ↗

*Billboard*, 27 August 1938 ↗

*Billboard*, 8 March 1952, printed p. 50 / Google Books `PA50` ↗

*Billboard*, 31 March 1945 ↗

*Billboard*, 27 May 1944 ↗

*Billboard*, 27 May 1944 ↗

*Billboard*, 2 December 1944 ↗

*Billboard*, 2 December 1944 ↗

*Billboard*, 20 February 1954 ↗

*Billboard*, 12 June 1954 ↗

*Billboard*, 12 June 1954 ↗

*Life*, 22 April 1940, vol. 8, no. 17 ↗

*Life*, 22 April 1940, vol. 8, no. 17 ↗

*The Billboard*, 24 March 1917, printed p. 184 ↗

*The Billboard*, 24 March 1917, printed p. 184 ↗

*Billboard*, 6 April 1918 ↗

Billboard, 10 July 1976, p. 44, “Nashville Scene” by Colleen Clark ↗

Record World, 10 December 1977, p. 79, Harvey Krantz Custom Clothiers advertisement ↗

Record World, 10 December 1977, p. 79, Harvey Krantz Custom Clothiers advertisement ↗

Karen Graul’s interview names Lady Maverick, Paloma and Golden Peacock and describes Grae showing her collection at Oshman’s. Complete Houston Post page, 3 December 1965, section 2, page 3; owner-supplied Harris County scan.

Karen Graul, Designer Showing Western Garments, The Houston Post, 3 December 1965, section 2, page 3; photograph by Dell Van Dusen; scans supplied by the owner from Harris County ↗

Western Horseman’s 2026 feature reproduces this H Bar C Ranchwear page and captions it “WH February 1953.” The host attribution awaits direct inspection of the original issue.

Laurel Witt, “From Trendy to Timeless: Decades of Cowboy Cool,” Western Horseman, 25 February 2026 ↗

A September 1953 Oakland retailer advertisement offering Tem-Tex and Calif. Ranchwear Western Shirts for square dancers.

Broadway Sporting Goods Store, Western Wear for Square Dancers, Let’s Dance!, September 1953 ↗

The full printed page from Let’s Dance!, September 1953, placing the Broadway Sporting Goods advertisement in context.

Broadway Sporting Goods Store, Western Wear for Square Dancers, Let’s Dance!, September 1953 ↗

A Lubbock retailer panel printing “Levi, Straus, Millers, H-Bar-C” as one unparsed Western-shirts sequence, with a stated $2.69–$7.95 range.

El Centro Store, “Quitting Business Sale,” The Roundup, 28 March 1952 ↗

Photograph or document from *Billboard*, 6 April 1918; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

*Billboard*, 6 April 1918 ↗

Photograph or document from *The Floyd County Hesperian*, 31 January 1952, p. 1, “Floydada Cowgirl Sweetheart Given Wranglers Jeans”; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

*The Floyd County Hesperian*, 31 January 1952, p. 1, “Floydada Cowgirl Sweetheart Given Wranglers Jeans” ↗

Photograph or document from Blue Book Files, “Eisenhower Edward-s AFB 4”; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Blue Book Files, “Eisenhower Edward-s AFB 4” ↗

Photograph or document from *Billboard*, 8 April 1939; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

*Billboard*, 8 April 1939 ↗

Photograph or document from *LIFE*, 28 March 1949, vol. 26 no. 13, p. 138: Blue Bell Wrangler advertisement; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

*LIFE*, 28 March 1949, vol. 26 no. 13, p. 138: Blue Bell Wrangler advertisement ↗

Photograph or document from *Billboard*, 8 March 1952, printed p. 50 / Google Books `PA50`; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

*Billboard*, 8 March 1952, printed p. 50 / Google Books `PA50` ↗

Photograph or document from *Billboard*, 27 June 1953, printed p. 78 / Google Books `PA78`; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

*Billboard*, 27 June 1953, printed p. 78 / Google Books `PA78` ↗

Photograph or document from *Billboard*, 27 June 1953, printed p. 78 / Google Books `PA78`; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

*Billboard*, 27 June 1953, printed p. 78 / Google Books `PA78` ↗

Photograph or document from *Billboard*, 9 April 1955, printed p. 114 / Google Books `PA114`; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

*Billboard*, 9 April 1955, printed p. 114 / Google Books `PA114` ↗

Photograph or document from City of Los Angeles, Whitsett Garden Apartments Historic-Cultural Monument report; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

City of Los Angeles, Whitsett Garden Apartments Historic-Cultural Monument report ↗

Photograph or document from *Medford Mail Tribune*, 22 February 1952, p. 3; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

*Medford Mail Tribune*, 22 February 1952, p. 3 ↗

Photograph or document from Palm Springs city directory, 1964; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Palm Springs city directory, 1964 ↗

Photograph or document from Palm Springs telephone directory, 1966; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Palm Springs telephone directory, 1966 ↗

Photograph or document from *LIFE*, 28 March 1949, vol. 26 no. 13, p. 138: Blue Bell Wrangler advertisement; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

*LIFE*, 28 March 1949, vol. 26 no. 13, p. 138: Blue Bell Wrangler advertisement ↗

Photograph or document from *Billboard*, 20 February 1954; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

*Billboard*, 20 February 1954 ↗

Photograph or document from Billboard, 10 July 1976, p. 44, “Nashville Scene” by Colleen Clark; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Billboard, 10 July 1976, p. 44, “Nashville Scene” by Colleen Clark ↗

*Billboard*, 12 July 1947, printed p. 50, "Dressing Room Gossip" / Bailey Bros. ↗

*Coquille Valley Sentinel*, 28 May 1953, printed p. 3 ↗

A Salem Army-Navy Surplus panel grouping Levi’s, H Bar C and Tex-Son beneath “Complete Line of Authentic Western Wear.” It gives no garment allocation, stock list or supply-chain detail.

University of Oregon Libraries, *Oregon Statesman*, 7 September 1956, p. 26 ↗

Full Oregon Statesman page, retained to show the Army-Navy Surplus Western-wear panel in its printed setting.

University of Oregon Libraries, *Oregon Statesman*, 7 September 1956, p. 26 ↗

A Bend retailer’s close-out panel naming Lady Lee jeans and Tem-Tex ladies’ Western shirts, with stated colours and prices. It is a sale notice, not a manufacturer catalogue.

University of Oregon Libraries, *The Bulletin*, 16 October 1963, p. 14 ↗

Full Bend Bulletin page, retained to show the Moore’s Shoes & Togs Tem-Tex offer in its printed setting.

University of Oregon Libraries, *The Bulletin*, 16 October 1963, p. 14 ↗

A classified advertiser names Rockmount Ranchwear among “more than 150 famous names.” It is a proposal, not evidence of Rockmount supply, authorisation, ownership or actual stock.

UNT Libraries / The Portal to Texas History, *The Winkler County News*, 24 September 1981, p. 10 ↗

Complete newspaper page retained to place the Rockmount name-list within its classified-advertising context.

UNT Libraries / The Portal to Texas History, *The Winkler County News*, 24 September 1981, p. 10 ↗

An Associated Press report attributes Texas-delegation Wild West costumes to “Frontex of Dallas” and describes $100 shirts for rodeo boys and girls. It does not establish a corporate history, label continuity, retail availability or a surviving garment.

Dorothy Roe / Associated Press, “Texas Models Plan Invasion Of Riviera,” *Big Spring Daily Herald*, 20 June 1952, p. 7 ↗

Full page retained to place the Associated Press Frontex report in its original printed setting.

Dorothy Roe / Associated Press, “Texas Models Plan Invasion Of Riviera,” *Big Spring Daily Herald*, 20 June 1952, p. 7 ↗

A Bovina retailer’s shared men’s-Western-shirts panel prices a separate “By Rockmount Ranchwear” line at $4.98 and $5.90, beside Panhandle Slim at $8.90. The shared construction description cannot be allocated to either line.

Harman’s, “Men’s Western Shirts,” *State Line Tribune*, 9 June 1955, Section II p. 5 ↗

Complete State Line Tribune page retained to show the Harman’s Rockmount offer in its printed retail setting.

Harman’s, “Men’s Western Shirts,” *State Line Tribune*, 9 June 1955, Section II p. 5 ↗

Addington’s Pampa Western-shirts panel says its shirts were made by Rockmount of Denver, Tem-tex of Temple, Texas and Levi-Strauss of San Francisco. This is a retailer assertion for that panel, not evidence of legal entity, factory, price allocation, stock, sales or wider distribution.

Addington’s, “Western Shirts,” Pampa Daily News, 30 November 1954, p. 9 ↗

Complete Pampa Daily News page retained to show Addington’s Rockmount, Tem-tex and Levi-Strauss statement in its printed retail setting.

Addington’s, “Western Shirts,” Pampa Daily News, 30 November 1954, p. 9 ↗

A Bovina retailer’s Dollar Day panel calls the line “Rockmount Western Shirts,” describes it as form fitting with pearl snaps and six snaps on each sleeve, and prices it at $4.98 to $6.90. It is a retailer offer, not evidence of Rockmount’s maker, owner, factory, supplier, actual stock, sales, authorisation or wider distribution.

Harman’s, “Dollar Day,” State Line Tribune, 29 July 1954, Section II p. 4 ↗

Complete State Line Tribune page retained to show the Harman’s Rockmount Western Shirts offer in its printed retail setting.

Harman’s, “Dollar Day,” State Line Tribune, 29 July 1954, Section II p. 4 ↗

Henry Blackburn’s Amarillo panel invites readers to shop for shirts, jeans, boots and hats, and lists Rockmount Ranch-Wear among “Leading Western Brands.” It is a retailer name-list, not evidence of a particular Rockmount garment, supply, stock, sales, authorisation, ownership or wider distribution.

Henry Blackburn, Shamrock Texan, 12 March 1959, p. 7, sec. 2 ↗

Complete Shamrock Texan page retained to place Henry Blackburn’s Rockmount name-list in its original retail setting.

Henry Blackburn, Shamrock Texan, 12 March 1959, p. 7, sec. 2 ↗

The sponsor panel on printed page 27 of Dixie Roundup names ‘Rex Bell Western Wear / Las Vegas, Nevada’ alongside three other stores. This documents the printed name and location in 1955; it does not establish an address, ownership, or a link to a particular garment. The complete page is available in the source PDF.

Washington County Historical Society, Dixie Roundup 1955, printed page 27 ↗

The 2024 Woolen Mill Store article reproduces an advertisement headed Branded by Pendleton and naming the Western Gambler shirt. Its original issue and date require separate confirmation.

Woolen Mill Store, Wonders of Wool in a Shirt and Skirt ↗

Cobb’s Muleshoe Fat Stock Show Western Clothes advertisement, with its stated H-Bar-C shirts, frontier pants and jackets.

Cobb’s, “Western Clothes,” The Muleshoe Journal (17 March 1949) ↗

Rodeo Ben stands at right; Skeets Yaney wears a patterned performance outfit among saddles, boots and clothes.

CMHOF, “Rodeo Ben: The Expression of Perfection” ↗

Turk sits behind a saddle before a rack of Western shirts; another shirt hangs at right.

CMHOF, “Nathan Turk: Old World Meets New West” ↗

The Valley Times caption identifies the couple at Sportsmen’s Lodge in 1958 and credits Bobbie with an important part in Nudie’s success.

Los Angeles Public Library, Valley Times Collection, “Famed tailor celebrates,” 5 September 1958, order no. 00118969 ↗

The reverse caption identifies Grae wearing her “Lady Maverick” creation and credits Houston Post photographer Dell Van Dusen; the 3 December 1965 library stamp is a processing date.

Owner-held Houston Post press photograph of Viola Grae; reverse caption credits Dell Van Dusen ↗

The museum identifies Fay Ward in a broad-brimmed hat and snap-front Western shirt; this portrait does not establish who made the shirt.

CMHOF, “Western Style Roundup” ↗

Cuevas wears an embroidered Western shirt among garments, boots and studio tools.

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum captions this photograph “Jaime Castaneda at the Grammy Museum, 2017.”

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, “Jaime Castaneda: Western Torch-Bearer” ↗

CMHOF, “Nathan Turk: Old World Meets New West” ↗

CMHOF, “Manuel: The Rhinestone Rembrandt” ↗

The Country Music Hall of Fame presents this publicity photograph alongside Nathan Turk’s clothing for the group.

CMHOF, “Nathan Turk: Old World Meets New West” ↗

The Country Music Hall of Fame presents this photograph with its account of Freddie “Careless” Love’s shirt.

CMHOF, “Nathan Turk: Old World Meets New West” ↗

Photograph of Johnny Horton in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Nathan Turk exhibit.

CMHOF, “Nathan Turk: Old World Meets New West” ↗

A photograph of Tex Ritter and White Flash presented alongside the shirt in the Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit.

CMHOF, “Nathan Turk: Old World Meets New West” ↗

A quotation panel in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s “Suiting the Sound” exhibition.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A period photograph presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s account of Lefty Frizzell and Nudie Cohn.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A photograph presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Lefty Frizzell section.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

The Country Music Hall of Fame identifies the pair as close friends who collaborated on Snow’s stagewear.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

The museum presents Wagoner in one of his signature Nudie suits.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

Photograph credited by the museum to Raeanne Rubenstein.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A photograph presented alongside the Rodeo Ben clothing story in the Country Music Hall of Fame exhibition.

CMHOF, “Rodeo Ben: The Expression of Perfection” ↗

A photograph presented with the Rodeo Ben clothing story by the Country Music Hall of Fame.

CMHOF, “Rodeo Ben: The Expression of Perfection” ↗

A photograph presented in the museum’s Rodeo Ben exhibition.

CMHOF, “Rodeo Ben: The Expression of Perfection” ↗

Photograph or document from Library of Congress, *A cowboy*; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Library of Congress, *A cowboy* ↗

Photograph or document from Wikimedia Commons, *Gene Autry in Oh, Susanna!*; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Wikimedia Commons, *Gene Autry in Oh, Susanna!* ↗

Photograph or document from Library of Congress, Russell Lee, *Rodeo girl performer waiting for the parade*; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Library of Congress, Russell Lee, *Rodeo girl performer waiting for the parade* ↗

Photograph or document from Library of Congress, Russell Lee, *Cowboy dismounting to throw and tie a calf … Rodeo at the San Angelo Fat Stock Show*; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Library of Congress, Russell Lee, *Cowboy dismounting to throw and tie a calf … Rodeo at the San Angelo Fat Stock Show* ↗

Photograph or document from Library of Congress, Russell Lee, *Cowboy at rodeo, Quemado, New Mexico*; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Library of Congress, Russell Lee, *Cowboy at rodeo, Quemado, New Mexico* ↗

Photograph or document from Library of Congress, Russell Lee, *Cowboy at rodeo, Quemado, New Mexico*; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Library of Congress, Russell Lee, *Cowboy at rodeo, Quemado, New Mexico* ↗

Photograph or document from Library of Congress, Russell Lee, *Rodeo performer riding Brahma bull at the rodeo of the San Angelo Fat Stock Show, San Angelo, Texas*; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Library of Congress, Russell Lee, *Rodeo performer riding Brahma bull at the rodeo of the San Angelo Fat Stock Show, San Angelo, Texas* ↗

Photograph or document from Library of Congress, Marion Post Wolcott, *Cowboy at rodeo in Ashland, Montana*; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Library of Congress, Marion Post Wolcott, *Cowboy at rodeo in Ashland, Montana* ↗

Photograph or document from Deserted Films, “Palm Springs Ephemera”; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Deserted Films, “Palm Springs Ephemera” ↗

Photograph or document from Deserted Films, “Palm Springs Ephemera”; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

Deserted Films, “Palm Springs Ephemera” ↗

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum presentation of Hank Williams performing in the musical-note suit it attributes to Nudie’s Rodeo Tailors.

CMHOF, “Nudie Suits and Boots” ↗

Identified by the owner as Hank Williams Sr.; the owner attributes the embellished shirt to Nudie. Maker, date and the claim that this is the only electric-guitar photograph are not independently established.

Western Wear History collection, owner-supplied photographs and shop papers ↗

Owner-confirmed companion photograph to the Cadillac promotional sheet, image 13 of this collection.

Western Wear History collection, owner-supplied photographs and shop papers ↗

Owner-confirmed companion photograph to the Pontiac Grandville promotional sheet, image 14 of this collection.

Western Wear History collection, owner-supplied photographs and shop papers ↗

The owner identifies Bobbie in the fringed Western suit and boots. The inscription remains to be transcribed.

Western Wear History collection, owner-supplied photographs and shop papers ↗

A photograph addressed to Diane. The exact wording of the inscription awaits transcription.

Western Wear History collection, owner-supplied photographs and shop papers ↗

The third person is not identified with confidence. The print carries a handwritten inscription.

Western Wear History collection, owner-supplied photographs and shop papers ↗

Owner-confirmed companion photograph to the Pontiac Bonneville promotional sheet, image 16 of this collection. The inscription is addressed to Diane.

Western Wear History collection, owner-supplied photographs and shop papers ↗

The Country Music Hall of Fame identifies Tex Williams, Gene Autry, Roy Rogers and Rex Allen with Nudie Cohn in this 1962 photograph. The clothing worn here has not been individually attributed.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, “Coming to America” ↗

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

Deserted Films, “Palm Springs Ephemera” ↗

The museum identifies this plastic horse as a fixture outside the shop.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

UNLV identifies this photographic print as Rex Bell’s Western Wear store. The image shows a retail interior; the catalogue record supplies no precise photograph date or address.

UNLV Special Collections, Rex Bell’s Western Wear store photograph, PH-00346 ↗

The Vintage Traveler photographed a surviving entrance sign reading Vanderbilt Shirt Co., Inc. in Asheville. The 2013 photograph shows a later building state, not its historic operating conditions.

The Vintage Traveler, The Vanderbilt Shirt Factory, Asheville ↗

The same 2013 post shows the full Asheville building and entrance sign; this is later site documentation, not a period factory photograph.

The Vintage Traveler, The Vanderbilt Shirt Factory, Asheville ↗

The 1945–46 directory lists Turk at 13711 Ventura Boulevard.

Los Angeles Public Library, *Van Nuys City Directory 1945–1946* ↗

Angels Walk LA, *NoHo Stanchions* guide, Nudie Cohn page ↗

Palm Springs city directory, 1964 ↗

Meghan Saar, “Collecting the West,” *True West*, September 2007, printed p. 18 / PDF p. 20 ↗

Palm Springs telephone directory, 1966 ↗

Palm Springs telephone directory, 1966 ↗

*El Paso Morning Times*, 8 March 1917, printed p. 8 ↗

*Rosin the Bow*, vol. II, no. 1 (January 1946) ↗

*Rosin the Bow*, vol. II, no. 1 (January 1946) ↗

eBay, “The Cowboy at Work: All About His Job & How He Does It by Fay E. Ward 1958 Edi..,” item 206230497674 ↗

University of Oklahoma Press, *The Cowboy at Work: All About His Job and How He Does It* ↗

Photograph or document from USPTO TSDR, RODEO BEN, serial 72399414; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

USPTO TSDR, RODEO BEN, serial 72399414 ↗

Photograph or document from USPTO TTAB, *Wrangler Apparel Corporation v. Kevin Barnett*, Opposition No. 91241102, mailed 24 June 2020; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

USPTO TTAB, *Wrangler Apparel Corporation v. Kevin Barnett*, Opposition No. 91241102, mailed 24 June 2020 ↗

Photograph or document from USPTO TTAB, *Wrangler Apparel Corporation v. Kevin Barnett*, Opposition No. 91241102, mailed 24 June 2020; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

USPTO TTAB, *Wrangler Apparel Corporation v. Kevin Barnett*, Opposition No. 91241102, mailed 24 June 2020 ↗

Photograph or document from USPTO TTAB, *Wrangler Apparel Corporation v. Kevin Barnett*, Opposition No. 91241102, mailed 24 June 2020; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

USPTO TTAB, *Wrangler Apparel Corporation v. Kevin Barnett*, Opposition No. 91241102, mailed 24 June 2020 ↗

Photograph or document from USPTO TTAB, *Wrangler Apparel Corporation v. Kevin Barnett*, Opposition No. 91241102, mailed 24 June 2020; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

USPTO TTAB, *Wrangler Apparel Corporation v. Kevin Barnett*, Opposition No. 91241102, mailed 24 June 2020 ↗

Photograph or document from USPTO TTAB, *Wrangler Apparel Corporation v. Kevin Barnett*, Opposition No. 91241102, mailed 24 June 2020; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

USPTO TTAB, *Wrangler Apparel Corporation v. Kevin Barnett*, Opposition No. 91241102, mailed 24 June 2020 ↗

Photograph or document from USPTO TTAB, *Wrangler Apparel Corporation v. Kevin Barnett*, Opposition No. 91241102, mailed 24 June 2020; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

USPTO TTAB, *Wrangler Apparel Corporation v. Kevin Barnett*, Opposition No. 91241102, mailed 24 June 2020 ↗

Photograph or document from USPTO TTAB, *Wrangler Apparel Corporation v. Kevin Barnett*, Opposition No. 91241102, mailed 24 June 2020; this view is shown as part of the Western wear visual archive.

USPTO TTAB, *Wrangler Apparel Corporation v. Kevin Barnett*, Opposition No. 91241102, mailed 24 June 2020 ↗

Three printed shop stickers; the owner recalls their use on boxes and inside hatbands. They are not sewn garment labels.

Western Wear History collection, owner-supplied photographs and shop papers ↗

Three novelty portraits that the owner recalls were placed on dollar bills and given away.

Western Wear History collection, owner-supplied photographs and shop papers ↗

Close view of the shop letterhead; this is not a garment label.

Western Wear History collection, owner-supplied photographs and shop papers ↗

Close view of one printed shop sticker from the owner’s collection.

Western Wear History collection, owner-supplied photographs and shop papers ↗

Full unused sheet of shop letterhead from the owner’s collection.

Western Wear History collection, owner-supplied photographs and shop papers ↗

Unused printed gift certificate with blank fields.

Western Wear History collection, owner-supplied photographs and shop papers ↗

Owner-confirmed companion sheet to the Cadillac photograph. Its features and price are claims printed by the shop.

Western Wear History collection, owner-supplied photographs and shop papers ↗

Owner-confirmed companion sheet to the Grandville photograph. Its features and price are claims printed by the shop.

Western Wear History collection, owner-supplied photographs and shop papers ↗

Owner-confirmed companion sheet to the Bonneville photograph. Its features and price are claims printed by the shop.

Western Wear History collection, owner-supplied photographs and shop papers ↗

Prager’s Big Spring rodeo-week advertisement lists H-Bar-C Shirts, Tem-Tex Shirts and California Ranchwear Shirts as distinct lines.

Prager’s Men’s Store, “Howdy Visitors!”, Big Spring (Texas) Herald, 5 August 1953 ↗

The complete printed page carrying Prager’s Big Spring rodeo-week Western-wear advertisement.

Prager’s Men’s Store, “Howdy Visitors!”, Big Spring (Texas) Herald, 5 August 1953 ↗

A sewing machine presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Nudie exhibition.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A steam iron presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Nudie exhibition.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

A boot jack presented in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Nudie exhibition.

CMHOF, “Nudie Cohn: The Original Rhinestone Cowboy” ↗

iCollector, “Western Needle Point (Clements Nudie)” ↗

iCollector, “Western Needle Point (Clements Nudie)” ↗

iCollector, “Western Needle Point (Clements Nudie)” ↗