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How to Make a Bed
Bedspreads; Ladies and gentleman, I have an old bedspread made of cotton and is maybe 50 to 60 years old. Is there a site or does perhaps someone know how to tell the age and price of early textiles? The measurements are 101" Wide X 113" Length.- allan4570
- Post #7
- Forum: Your Vintage Home
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Show us your Militaria
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What are you listening to?
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What's In Your Bathroom Library?
I have mostly National Geo's and their new mag called "HISTORY" about interesting cultures, civilizations and wars throughout the worlds history. True West and Muzzleloader mags!- allan4570
- Post #103
- Forum: The Reading Room
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DIY Pattern for WWII B-1 Type flight cap
Yes, the sewing machine was invented before the ACW. But it was in limited use as far as homes go. They were small hand operated machines. Like to see your original hat. I have a couple of M43 German Italian camo hats I wear when I'm outside cutting grass or trimming the trees. Most people think...- allan4570
- Post #8
- Forum: Classifieds
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DIY Pattern for WWII B-1 Type flight cap
Nothing like wearing something you've made! On your sweatband, what type of leather is in your original. You mention pigskin. This picture I have included is the way the sweatbands were sewn into the American Civil War kepi. This example is by Greg Starbuck. He makes probably the best...- allan4570
- Post #6
- Forum: Classifieds
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DIY Pattern for WWII B-1 Type flight cap
Jules, looks like a fine job to me. These hats were utilitarian and not made to "exacting" specs. Of course that doesn't mean it gives you lee way to venture into your own style! The sweatband does need some fine tuning, but, this would be a great outdoor cap, recognized only by a few.- allan4570
- Post #4
- Forum: Classifieds
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What to do with memorabilia?
I believe this is the point. These articles and memorabilia are memories of the person collecting them at the time. Maybe they are of historic significance and maybe not, they were important or a hobby to the individual at that time. Often, as in my case, it's out of respect for the individual... -
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Hair cuts
http://www.dererstezug.com/GermanHaircut.htm A good example of the European or German haircut from the 1940's.- allan4570
- Post #1,891
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
