The year was 1889 and Hamilton had visions and goals. At only 34 years of age he was determined to set a standard of excellence to which all others would aspire. With his humble beginnings of 4 sewing machines and 5 employees to seven factories in the 1940′s, Hamilton’s life was filled realizing his dreams.
During his 48 year career of 
Carhartt clothing manufacturing, Hamilton Carhartt never let down on his original goal of setting the bar high. After his death in 1937, the business continued under the active leadership of his son Wylie.
By 1989 Carhartt celebrates 100 years in business and boasts a 4 generation span that can only be achieved if you have an outstanding product. At the end of the day, a company with a great history, making great products.
The U.S. produces roughly 30 (TFC) of natural gas every year. If these research reports are accurate, the Marcellus Shale Deposit would be dubbed a natural gas super giant.
The Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Field Formation, which extends through PA, NY, OH, and WV, is a part of the Devonian Black Shale Field. It extends 575 miles and has a thickness of up to 900 feet. Two university professors issued a survey which states that they believe the Marcellus Natural Gas Shale Field could hold up to 500 trillion cubic feet (TFC) of natural gas, 50 (TFC) of which could be realistically recovered.
So that is the answer to the question… This Marcellus Shale is creating many jobs. Workers from all over are here in full force. The work is hard and dirty and Carhartt brand work clothing is more popular than ever.
The show looks fancy and it is, but behind the scenes are poop-er scoopers in bib overalls and main braiders in t-shirts and jeans and lots of people getting dirty for these beautiful giants. In the end they still have that distinctive horse smell.. just like the real work horses 50 years ago. 
There are eight horses on each team, but ten horses travel to provide alternates for the hitch as needed. Professional handlers accompany each team. Often, one handler has night duty to provide round-the-clock care for the horses. Transportation for each hitch requires three 50-foot semis. Two carry the horses, the third transports a red, white and gold beer wagon and other equipment. The horses’ comfort is enhanced with air-cushion suspension and thick rubber flooring, and cameras in the trailers enable the drivers to watch the horses during transport. The team stops each night at local stables.
Two obedience-trained Dalmatian dogs also travel with each hitch, a Budweiser tradition since the 1950s. Historically, the role of the dogs was to guard the wagon and protect the team while the driver went inside buildings to make deliveries.
In the early to mid- twentieth century, horses truly were workers. The term horse power comes from this time. Advocates of animal rights could attest to how the animals were on occassion overworked or mistreated in the fields. Farming was hard work and had to be done. Truth be known, many farmers had special bond with their work horses and it went both ways. Although clad in bib overalls covered in dirt and grime was commonplace, on occasion in the good ole days they got shined up and went to town or to a fair parade. Horse drawn wagons have always been admired and today the Clydesdale’s have no idea how good they have it.
The Budweiser Clydesdale’s were first introduced to the public on April 7, 1933, to celebrate the repeal of Prohibition. The hitch proceeded to carry the first case of post-Prohibition beer from the St. Louis brewery in a special journey down Pestalozzi Street in St. Louis.
This little Carhartt bib overall clad 1 year old is very busy mastering his walking skills and it won’t be long before his play tools are traded in for the real ones. Only God knows the plans he has for this young man. I pray that when his feet are done growing they will be comfortable in the shoes that our Heavenly Father has assigned him. Some lives are lived trying to be something or someone we were not meant to be.
I have often wondered why we ask our children ” What do you want to be when you grow up ?” As if what you do IS who you are and your identity is in your occupation. How sad. I would love to hear , ” I want to be a fulfilled christian, who trusts in the Lord, Always. I work full time at a job I enjoy and all my material needs are more than met.
I pray this growing boy will be a God honoring man living life to the fullest.
What’s in a name? you ask…. Depends on what that name is. If you say … “Tell me the first thing that comes to mind when I say Carhartt?” the top 3 answers, in my experienced opinion, would be.. bib overalls, brown duck clothes, and durable products.
Carhartt has made a name for themselves and it is a good name. Founded over 120 years ago, surviving through tough times and to continuing to be a leader in a highly competitive world.
Those who wear Carhartt appreciate the durability and wear the name proudly. They are workers, who want to be respected and labeled as “hard workers” like Carhartt.
It does not matter if you are talking about 1910 or 2010 when the question of “what are the best clothes to work in ?”comes up. Decades ago it was thought that only poor people wore bib overalls and some of the reasons were that they were very roomy and would fit many sizes, because they were worn very baggy, and made cheaply.
Today’s bib overalls are sold by waist and inseam sizes and can be purchased in a number of colors and finishes. Carhartt, a work clothing manufacturer, has been producing bib overalls for over 120 years and it is my prediction that the bib overall will be around forever!
Check out Randy A. from Fairview West Virginia, he is wearing a fire retardant coverall that has reflective striping on it. Randy is a subcontractor for CNX Gas, and is required to wear safety clothing. In this dark photo you can see how effective the striping is.
Randy buys much of his Carhartt clothing at Hammels in Pleasant Valley, West Virginia and says that “Carhartt is more rugged than anything else I have ever bought” . Some of his Carhartt favorites are denim snap shirts, jeans and unlined bib overalls.
Mark Koscevic , a bricklayer/contractor, from Wellsburg West Virginia says he chooses Carhartt brand because they are “great quality and are tough and warm”. Some of his favorites on the job are his washed duck jacket with sherpa lining and his work dry base layer and for off the job he likes his 1889 series jeans and canvas shirts. He is a repeat customer at Hammel’s and says ” I invest in Carhartt work clothes because they last allot longer” and ” I buy here because Ms. Hammel is knowledgeable about the products and she is very helpful”
Mark has been a bricklayer for over 25 years and has been a supervisor on industrial jobs and over the years he says he has observed hundreds of men wearing the Carhartt label.
The Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Field Formation, which extends through PA, NY, OH, and WV, is a part of the Devonian Black Shale Field. It extends 575 miles and has a thickness of up to 900 feet. Two university professors issued a survey which states that they believe the Marcellus Natural Gas Shale Field could hold up to 500 trillion cubic feet (TFC) of natural gas, 50 (TFC) of which could be realistically recovered.
The U.S. produces roughly 30 (TFC) of natural gas every year. If these research reports are accurate, the Marcellus Shale Deposit would be dubbed a natural gas super giant.
So that is the answer to the question… This Marcellus Shale is creating many jobs. Workers from all over are here in full force. The work is hard and dirty and Carhartt brand work clothing is more popular than ever.