DOUBLE DIAMOND VEST / PRINTED MOLESKIN Knitwear The United States Naval Construction

The United States Naval Construction Battalion were affectionately named the “Seabees”

a mid-century protective workwear piece that’s efficacy means it is still used by some welders today

By 1822 a London Haberdasher

a button down front placket and straight yoke

The nylon/wool mix ribbing on the cuffs and collar includes a contrasting stripe

DOUBLE DIAMOND VEST / PRINTED MOLESKIN Knitwear The United States Naval ConstructionThe DOUBLE DIAMOND VEST PRINTED MOLESKIN is a salt & pepper vest, achieved by printing a black moleskin cloth. The use of moleskin as a working fabric was heavily adopted in Europe in the 19th century, with widespread use throughout France. Typically, moleskin is a dense cotton cloth that is sheared and brushed on one side to create a plush nap, resembling the texture of a mole's skinhence its name. The soft and substantial weight made moleskin