1950'S ~ MADISON TN ~ HILLBILLY DAYS SOUVENIR VEST ~ MOONSHINE & OLD WEST ~

Description

I have for your bidding consideration an extremely rare piece of vintage 50's, Tennessee memorabilia. This child's western style vest was created specifically to celebrate "Hillbilly Days" in Madison, TN. Vest front is totally created for children that loved to play cowboys and indians, complete with fringe on the shoulders, but vest back is to honor the Tennessee hillbilly, with his hillbilly hat, beard, and of course the moonshine jug! The first Hillbilly day was in 1952. It was created as a fundraiser to benefit schools in the area. They had costumes, school events and a parade. This vest belonged to my brother. It has been lovingly stored and is wonderfully preserved. The vest is of a red felt, cut with rick rack scissors. The shoulders are fringed and under the fringe, the seams are almost apart on both. The material is not torn, only stitches came out. Should be an easy repair. The graphics are amazing! There are scenes over the vest front of Native Americans in colors of teal blue, ivory, pink, and gray. The vest back shows the advertisement for Hillbilly Days, Madison, TN. including the hillbilly's moonshine jug!  This rare vest is not only a nice 50's western collectible, but also a fantastic souvenir of Tennessee days gone by. I gladly accept Paypal payments and am also quick to ship. Please ask questions prior to bidding as this is a final sale.  As always, thanks so much for looking or bidding on my items!