Help me identify Velvet pants

[oxideandpatina]

Hello, I just bought these velvet pants. The seller told me they were from the 1930s, but I doubt it. What do you think?

 

[l0fielectronic]

I don't know if its a translation issue but we would call these corduroy and not velvet.

Perhaps searching for that might be more helpful. Sorry I can't help with the dating other than that they clearly look old, the trousers do look similar in style and materials to these - also being sold as from that era...

Original 1930s Brown French Corduroy Workwear Trousers - Size 36x28

An original pair of French Corduroy trousers which were made by 'Velours ou Lion' during the 1930s. This style of trousers was extremely popular with French labourers, Artisans and workers throughout the mid-Century period. Made from a brown coloured, thick corduroy material; the trousers...

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Original 1930s Brown French Corduroy Workwear Trousers - Size 36x29

An original pair of French Corduroy trousers dating from the 1930s. This style of trousers was extremely popular with French labourers, Artisans and workers throughout the mid-Century period. Made from a brown coloured, thick corduroy material; the trousers feature a high rise waist and wide...

www.blightymilitaria.com

 

[jchance]

Why do you doubt it? The cinch back is usually indicative of 1930s corduroy pants, but I can’t tell if it’s original or a reproduction.