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Have you ever been to...?
In my travels I frequently find myself in small towns with ties to the golden era. Here's one I was in this week: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Wilkes Barre native Ham Fisher created the popular "Joe Palooka" comic strip.Benjamin Franklin Mahoney, born in Wilkes Barre in 1901 built Charles...- Big Joe
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Traveling hat
I'm new to this 'burg. So, what is this traveling hat thing I've been hearing about? Big Joe- Big Joe
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The road to perdition
perdition n : (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment: "Hurl'd headlong...To bottomless perdition, there to dwell"- John Milton; "a demon from the depths of the pit" Anyone else a fan of this one? Big Joe- Big Joe
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Favorite Detective?
We are huge fans of Agatha Christie and her famous sleuth Hercule Poirot which begs the question, "who is your favorite detective"? Poirot is also well dressed, don't you think? Big Joe- Big Joe
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Wall Street Journal
This weekend's edition of the WSJ has an article in the men's wear section on dress hats. What is this world coming to? The WSJ reports that men aren't buying hats because it may muss their hair? Some are wearing earmuffs! Hat makers are fighting back with new fabrics and sweatbands. Bogie... -
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Notch lapel
How wide were the notch lapels on men's suits in the 40's? Any pictures? Did they vary? Big Joe -
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Pleated pants
When are pleated pants most appropriate? Would they have been most in evidence in the 30's? 40's? Would they be worn with a single breasted suit or double breasted. Sometimes it's hard to tell in the old pictures if the pants have pleats or not. Is there a fashion rule of thumb? Big Joe- Big Joe
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What is the Fedora Lounge?
What is the Fedora Lounge? I came across this web site quite by accident. I assumed this forum had something to do with Dick Tracy or Bogart. I was looking for information on WW2 re-enacting, but have grown interested in other era's and vintage fashion. For that matter some of what is...- Big Joe
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Good Night and Good Luck
Any opinions about the suits ,the fashions or the movie "Good Night and Good Luck"? Big Joe -
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Two tone shoes
Here's a source for two tone shoes: Try Amazon: Dean Lace up Shoe- Big Joe
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Polyester?
Here's a good lookin' suit, but does polyester have a place on this forum? http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?page=proframe&prod_id=1417549 Big Joe -
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3 button single breasted in Baltimore
Yesterday in a men's clothing shop in Baltimore I had a chance to chat with an 84 year old salesman named Stan. Stan fought in WWII and he had a lot to say about men's styles in the 40's. He's been in retail since the war. Stan said that he was a "3 button man" and not a double breasted guy... -
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Best quotes - Merged thread - Keep it Clean! No dashes! No Symbols!
What's your favorite quote? Here's one of mine: "If that plane leaves the ground and you're not with him, you'll regret it. Maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life." Humphrey Bogart Big Joe- Big Joe
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New Suits?
Are there any new suits out there that could be a substitute for the real thing from the 30's or 40's? Where would one find such a garment? I'm looking for Cagney or Gangster look. Big Joe -
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Vintage suit patterns
Hey yous guyz, I am new to the neighborhood, but interested in a doing a civilian impression for some WW2 re-enacting. We are heavily into the civil war at this point. I am trying to find patterns for a man's suit from the era. Any suggestions? My wife is good enough to make the suit and/or...
