Recent content by Braxton36

My feeling is that the cummerbund is a late 19th and early 20th century idea and that vests were more of a 19th century convention. However, I have seen vests up and through today - albeit they are purists or downright oddities. I have a black silk vest... but.... I'd probably never wear it.

Hey MrBork Thanks for the suggestion! I'd like to try him. Can you shoot me an email for directions? Braxton36@yahoo.com. Thanks!

MrBork - Headed to New Orleans next week - any suggestions of a good barbershop to do the kind of cut you mentioned?

Still up inside the chicken would suit me best!

Vintage combing technique Longtime American Crew user here. I've tried a few other things but I keep coming back to AC. I've enjoyed reading what everyone else uses, though. Wondered if any of you have ever heard of this combing technique that my very-much vintage era barber showed me...

My question is - Does starch like this have a scent to it? What about after its been worn for awhile?

If we eat at home, it's usually something I've done. If I had more time, I'd do it constantly. It's fun if there's no pressure.

Episcopalian - which fits only in the broad category "Protestant." Sorry, but this isn't a very well-designed poll.

Another possible option An antiques dealer who specializes in old linens gave me this tip: Soak soiled linens/garments is a large glass bowl filled with water and a thick paste of Ivory Snow (the stuff used for washing baby clothes) on the badly stained area. The bowl with whites and...

Since you asked...from the deep south... Christmas Eve: Standing rib roast (a gift, didn't know about the price, wow!) Yorkshire pudding (which didn't turn out well last year) Asparagus Roasted potatoes Cauliflower (not my idea) Appetizers: Assorted cheeses Marinated shrimp...

We have old coal burning fireplaces in our house (age 116) that I won't use for wood as the fireboxes are too small. Coal is nearly impossible to find around here anymore. In the absence of the real thing, I've found that a group of big fat candles in the bottom of the fireplace can give you...

Not really. She likes old jewelry and will wear some re-made coats on occasion. She carries vintage evening bags on occasion, too.

I have an English formalwear shirt (pique with a bib front) that buttons in the back with a detachable collar as well. Damnably difficult on nights when the butler has the night off...;) I think if you try it on, you might find that you can button the bottom few buttons and possibly the top...

Congratulations! We chose not to know just as someone else said - there are so few surprises left in the world and there's nothing you can do about it anyway. We also had an old-fashioned doctor who didn't believe in sonograms if everything appeared to be going well which luckily it did...

I had no idea this work was still being done. I recently was at an antiques seminar and there was a lecture on portrait miniatures by one of the foremost authorities on the American ones. She had some actual examples with her and many slides during her lecture. About half of these had hair...