The first book ever published on Stifel, the legendary American maker of calico and Wabash fabrics that collectors call the Holy Grail of workwear. Inside you'll discover the Stifel family story and how the famous boot became an icon, how Wabash fabric was made (indigo, printing, multi-step process), and why Stifel garments became so rare—and so valuable. The book traces the life and legacy of the Stifel family, who for over a century produced some of the finest calico fabrics in the United States, including the legendary Wabash cloth: indigo-dyed blue fabric with white dots, stamped with the famous boot symbol. To answer why these garments have become so scarce and expensive on the vintage market, the author interviewed collectors, historians, fabric specialists, vintage dealers, and even descendants of the Stifel family.

• Softcover
• 170 × 240 mm
• 196 pages
• Full color
• Language: English