hickory stripe

MaryW commented on the word hickory stripe

Seems to refer to a particular kind of stripe, often on a heavyweight fabric like a denim or cotton duck. It can be different colors--typically white (or cream) with blue, red, green, or tan. It's used for overalls, old-fashioned train-conductors' hats, work shirts, etc.
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• Pointer Brand carpenter jeans (Pointer Brand also offers these in a "Fisher Stripe", which reminds me of the coveralls my dad used to use when he worked on cars.) 
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• Why "hickory"? 

February 17, 2016