VTG 1950s Pennleigh J.C. Penney Men’s Argyle and similar items

What you?ll love about these: Authentic mid-century men?s socks with classic 1950s intarsia argyle patterning ? the kind seen in Ivy-League and Rockabilly wardrobes. Each pair is clean, soft, and ready to wear for costuming, photography, or everyday vintage dressing. They retain full elasticity and have that era-perfect texture only true vintage knitwear can offer. Condition: Excellent vintage condition overall ? clean, not stretched out, no stains. The brown argyle pair shows light wear and feels like all cotton (slightly thinner), while the others appear to be cotton/nylon or acrylic blends typical of the late 1950s. Provenance Note: Pennleigh was a J.C. Penney house label for classic menswear basics in the mid-century era?department-store quality and staple styles. This lot includes Pennleigh along with period-appropriate department-store hosiery. True mid-century American hosiery, likely department-store quality (pre-nylon dominance). Argyle and geometric socks like these were staples in 1950s men?s wardrobes ? from golf courses to jazz clubs ? and now make ideal period-accurate costume accessories. Style Aesthetics: ? rockabilly?? collectible menswear?? sustainably vintage Evokes Rebel Without a Cause and Mad Men?s Don Draper off-duty aesthetic. Styling Tips: ? Pair with cuffed jeans and loafers for a retro weekend look. ? Use as authentic accessories for film, theater, or photo styling. ? Great conversation piece for vintage markets or gift sets. Measurements (approx., laid flat): Heel to toe: 11?12? Height (heel to cuff): 10? Approx. Modern Size: Men?s shoe 9?11 (medium) Fabric / Materials: Mixed lot ? cotton/nylon/acrylic blends; one pair all-cotton; machine-knit intarsia. Sustainability Note: Sustainably vintage ? rescued mid-century textiles, built to last far beyond fast fashion. Pop Culture Screen Style References: Channels James Dean, Grease, and 1950s collegiate prep style. Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty ? we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions seeking 1950s menswear accessories. Thanks for Shopping at The Cats Pajamas! PLEASE ASK Miss Kitty any QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING! Seriously, fire away! We love to chat and want to make sure you're doing a happy dance when your goodies arrive! RETURN POLICY: Our treasures are sold as final sale (no take-backsies!), but your satisfaction is our jam! We get it ? photos can only tell half the story, so don't be shy about those questions! CONDITION: All our finds are sold as-is, straight from a clean, smoke-free zone. Unless we've called out a specific "quirk," these beauties are flawless and ready to shine! SHIPPING: We're on it! Standard 2-day handling, though we usually process same or next day; or if you're in a real big hurry, zip, zap, zoom with 1-day express via USPS or UPS. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Hey globetrotters! Just a friendly heads-up: you're on the hook for any import taxes or customs fees. We play by the rules and give customs the full scoop, so no surprises there!