Dalton
American luxury cashmere knitwear brand. Tags with elegant script and '100% Virgin Cashmere' mark the 1950s–60s; 'Dalton of America' adds in the 1960s; 'Dalton Studio' and '365' sub-labels identify the 1980s; cashmere provenance text is always the key quality marker.
- Origin
- USA
- Founded
- 1950
- Category
- High Fashion
- Documented eras
- 4
How Dalton labels evolved over time. Match the markers below against the tag in hand to place a garment in its era.
1950–1959
1950s Cashmere Script Tags
Simple and elegant script with the brand name 'Dalton.' Tags often feature '100% Virgin Cashmere' or similar fabric indicators. Premium quality positioning clear from the label.
- Elegant 'Dalton' script font.
- '100% Virgin Cashmere' fabric indicator.
- Premium quality positioning from the label.
How to spot it
Elegant 'Dalton' script + '100% Virgin Cashmere' = 1950s luxury knitwear.
Value signal
High — mid-century cashmere with original labels commands premium prices.
1960–1969
1960s Dalton of America Tags
Continued use of elegant script with a more streamlined design. Introduction of 'Dalton of America' branding. Often includes detailed fabric composition and care instructions.
- 'Dalton of America' branding introduced.
- Streamlined elegant script.
- Detailed fabric composition and care instructions.
How to spot it
'Dalton of America' text on tag = 1960s.
Value signal
High.
1970–1979
1970s Pure Cashmere Tags
Tags show a shift towards more modern fonts while maintaining a sophisticated look. Emphasis on '100% Pure Cashmere' or specific wool types like 'Lamb's Wool'. Tags highlight exclusivity.
- More modern fonts maintaining sophistication.
- '100% Pure Cashmere' or 'Lamb's Wool' emphasis.
- Exclusivity-focused tag language.
How to spot it
'100% Pure Cashmere' with modern font on Dalton tag = 1970s.
Value signal
High.
1980–1989
1980s Dalton Studio Tags
Modernized logo design with a bold, streamlined font. Increased use of contrasting tag colors to highlight the brand name. Additional details about product lines such as 'Dalton Studio' or '365'.
- Bold streamlined modern font.
- Contrasting tag colors.
- 'Dalton Studio' or '365' product line identifiers.
How to spot it
'Dalton Studio' or '365' sub-line on tag = 1980s product lines.
Value signal
Moderate.