His work is amazing. It's precise and exhaustive, but also strikingly beautiful. There is a very nice O. Winston Link Museum in Roanoke, Virginia that I visited several times during my college years there.
I just received my first Cordova cap today and am thrilled with it! It's made out of lightweight vintage silk from Empire State Silk Corporation. Thanks, Johnny!
Although I was not the member of a group, I used to go to WWII reenactments and living history events dressed as a war photographer. Everyone was very welcoming and appreciated my addition to the event. I should think you will be well received.
Have fun!
Had some Sierra Nevada Summerfest and Fireman's #4 out at a show, then home for a Manhattan and two Corpse Reviver #2's. I'm feeling slightly undead today.
I don't have a collection, but I do often carry this British sterling silver match safe. Its hallmarks show it to be made in Chester in 1910. I have a helluva time finding strike-anywhere matches, though.
A few years ago I helped a friend with an estate sale and picked up some WWI items, including this small US Army wallet. I love the tinted photos and his girl's lock of hair. There are also several of his calling cards inside and a rusty sewing needle hidden next to the the stamp pocket...
My wife and I recently restored my great grandmother's 1916 Singer 66. I haven't had much time to sew yet, but she seems to work pretty well despite being worked on by two mechanically-inept individuals. I do need to retighten the belt first, though.
By the way, Shangas, referring to...
Here's an illustration of common early 20s American suits, especially the zouave jobs. ;) It's the Dramatic Order Knights of Kharassan band of which my great grandfather was a member in Charleston, WV. He's the smirky guy with big ears, middle row far right.
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