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  1. Guttersnipe

    WWII Myths and Misconceptions (That Need to Go Away)

    For me, one of this biggest misconceptions is the myth of the cowardly French soldier. This view is highly related to myth that the French General Staff's reliance on the Maginot Line was foolish and led to France's rapid defeat in 1940. In reality, the Maginot Line did exactly what it was...
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    Sizing Question: Red Wing 9085 Engineer Boots

    Does anyone have experience with Red Wing's 9085 "engineer" boots? I'm eyeing a pair in my precise size and width, but since you cannot try on shoes over the internet, I thought that I'd ask the FL hive mind for advice. For instance, does this model run large, small, true-to-size? What about...
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    Consumers Union Reports, Volume 5, Issue 12: 1939

    I saw this posted on a Facebook group. The document is searchable. There are numerous interesting commentaries about men's and women's clothing, shoes, hats, etc.
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    WTB: 1940's Bakelite Scimitar Broach

    The title pretty much says it all. This is intended as a holiday gift for someone special, so time is of the essence ;) I'm aware of how collectible originals are and am willing to pay a fair price. I am not interested fakelite reproductions. Thanks!
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    London, Edinburgh, Paris - Recommendations Please

    Hi Folks -- Mrs. Guttersnipe and I are traveling to the U.K. and France in October. Specifically we will be in London 6 days, Edinburgh 3 days, and Paris 5 days. Flights, accommodations and intercity train travel are all arranged, but other than that we have no concrete plans. I spent a month...
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    SOLD: Dated Belt Back Suit - Size 44, 38" x 30" Pants

    When I was heavier, this was the crown jewel of my vintage suit collection. It's a made-to-measure suit dated March, 1942. The firm that made the suit, English-American Tailoring Co, of Baltimore, Maryland was pretty well known in "The Era" for being a maker of high end MTM mens clothing. The...
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    FOR SALE: Lots of 1950s slacks in larger sizes (38-42" waist x 30" inseam)

    Due to major weight loss, I'm in the process of selling off my entire vintage wardrobe (to fund a whole "new" one). Before putting all my vintage slacks on eBay, I thought that I'd let my fellow loungers have a crack at them. If there's an interest I post more items like Hollywood jackets...
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    Apparel Arts Scans: Vol. II, No. 1 1932

    A pictorial about the history of cravats: Alas this page has some ink transfer...
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    Let's See Your Vintage Musical instruments

    Hey folks, lets see your vintage musical instruments. I'm sure there are fellow FLoungers who love old music and the tools that made classic sounds. Let's just keep it focused on genuine old instruments, or at the very least authentic replicas. I'll start. Here is my 1948 Kay M-1B (the "B"...
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    Shoes FS: US Army WW2 Garrison Shoes; Allen Edmonds Spectators & More!

    It might sound a little odd, but I lost weight and my feet shrank! Hence I'm selling off a lot of my shoes and replacing them with smaller ones. Below are the basic details. You can follow the hyperlinks to full descriptions and more pictures. If you'd prefer to make a purchase via the FL...
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    Closet Cleanout Sport Coats

    Major lifestyle changes in 2012 and '13 have left me weighing less in my 30s than I did in my 20s. I'm currently selling lots of my clothes, both vintage and modern, from my old wardrobe. These are sport coats I used to wear for work, but they are all too big for me now. While they aren't...
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    What Does The FL Think of So-called Black Friday?

    My Question is, what do FLoungers think of this event / practice? Loungers outside the U.S. may not be familiar, but "Black Friday" is the day immediately following the U.S.'s national day of Thanksgiving, which always falls on the fourth Thursday in November. Traditionally seen as the first...
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    Article: 9 Lessons From Our Grandparents On Living Stylishly (PHOTOS)

    A little bit of a rose colored analysis, but still fun -- especially for #5 on. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brie-dyas/9-lessons-from-our-grandparents_b_4257894.html?utm_hp_ref=fb&src=sp&comm_ref=false
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    50s style two-tone Crockett & Jones bucks

    I spotted these on eBay. A great price for the these high quality shoes. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ralph-Lauren-Crockett-Jones-Men-Shoe-/111161827242?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item19e1c2dfaa
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    FS: Dated 1950 made-to-measure DB suit - Size 44 x 39" waist

    Yet another item from my personal collection. This suit is dated 1950 and was made-to-measure for one flashy guy! Notable features include: - Unusual waistband treatment - "Fancy" windowpane weave pattern - Corral/pink pinstripes(!) The only flaw I can find is the shoddy stitching on...
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    FS: Late 40s / early 50s DB suit - Size 44 x 39" waist

    In the last year, I've dropped 2 1/2 suit sizes. As such, this suit is far too big for me now and outside of the range of what can be altered to my size. I thought I'd give my fellow FLoungers a chance at this suit before I take the eBay route. From my personal collection comes this flashy...
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    Article/Book Review: The Chilling History of How Hollywood Helped Hitler

    I found this both very interesting and very chilling. Hollywood's past (and present) history of voluntary self-censorship in response the the Hayes Code and later the arbitrary dictates of the MPAA is well known to many. What I didn't know was the depths to which the studios stooped in order to...
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    FS: Dated Bespoke 40s 3-Piece 43-44R x 40" waist

    In the last year, I've dropped 2 1/2 suit sizes. As such, this suit is far too big for me now and outside of the rage of what can be altered to my size. I thought I'd give my fellow FLoungers a chance at this suit before I take the eBay route. I will be going though and selling off a number of...
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    Spotted: late 30s/40s two-piece; larger size; room for alteration; great price!

    Hey guys, I hope a FLounger snaps this up. It's too big for me, otherwise I'd jump. http://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-WWII-30s-40s-BLACK-PINSTRIPE-WOOL-BESPOKE-SUIT-44-R-EUR-54-R-BUTTON-FLY-/121138844572?pt=Vintage_Men_s_Clothing&hash=item1c3470139c
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    Show Us Your True Colors: Regimental, School, Club, Fraternity & other Prestige Ties

    I suspect this might be of limited interest, and possibly dominated by U.K. Loungers, but I thought it might be fun to have a thread to display prestige ties. So let's see your regimental, school, club, fraternity and other prestige ties. I'll get started with two prestige ties which I am...

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