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The Short Story
I've steered into the 20th Century American Short Story genre by way of vintage pulp detective fiction. So much of pulp was magazine oriented, and many authors stories are now assembled and available. I think one reason I value the short story is the ability to micro-view the past. I find this...- Tommy
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- Forum: The Reading Room
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Gershwin, et al
Tin Pan Alley, and all the rest that comprise the Great American Songbook, has always appealed to me. As a musician, it's probably my favorite era as far as song composition goes. Many of those composers grew up in the fashion era of 1910-1920, then blossomed from 1920 through the 30's. Since...- Tommy
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Paulhan & Fils Montpellier Vintage French Military Trouser
They appear to be French Military Trousers, I couldn't say how old, They look and feel fabric-wise, like a typical 1940's army weight, but I don't know anything about French Military Trousers. With what little info I could find on the company, it looks like they supplied them during the war...- Tommy
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- Forum: Classifieds
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What is the Rule of Thumb for button placement on two and three button sport jackets
What is the Rule of Thumb for button placement, height-wise, on two and three button sport jackets, in relation to one's body/frame? What is considered proper button positioning in relation to one's belly button for two and three button models? I hope that doesn't sound stupid, but some jackets...- Tommy
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Swing Dancing - great outlet for Fedora Lounge type
I've been swing dancing lately. My wife and I got involved with a local swing dance club, and most local Swing Dance clubs have a set pattern of providing lesson opportunities along with hours of dancing, whether your single or connected. with our club, they run it practically every weekend...- Tommy
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- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Dobbs hat dating using style and lot info
Is there an authoritative reference for dating the age of a Dobbs hat? I picked up a mustard color, wool, stingy brim hat that has two tags: 1. A United Hatters Cap & Millinery Wkrs. Int Union tag - which from what I can determine places the hat between 1934-1954. 2. Another tag indicating...
