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  1. aVenir Fashions

    Men in the PR -- Poll (WOMEN ONLY)

    I'm mostly a reader here, have participated in the other forums a bit tho. YES.... When The Powder Room has had time to sort out the logistics of having a unisex subforum, let them in.
  2. aVenir Fashions

    New Book: A Dandy Guide to Dating Vintage Menswear

    Sue isn't Marc. She has posted here before, as frontmanvintage.
  3. aVenir Fashions

    Cleaning Feathers for Millinary Use?

    Hope these help. eBay feather guide How do I clean the feathers? scroll down.
  4. aVenir Fashions

    Pleated Ties

    Another 'pleated necktie' to add to the collection. 10? perma-pleats.
  5. aVenir Fashions

    Pleated Ties

    Cab, thank-you very much for that link! I did search the forum before I posted my ?, however, I did not see that thread! :eusa_doh: Off to read!
  7. aVenir Fashions

    Pleated Ties

    The overall length of the tie is 52", the blade width is 4"
  8. aVenir Fashions

    Pleated Ties

    Pleated NeckTie, styled by Currie I searched the resources on the www, asked in a few places and was told numerous times that it looks like a 1960's tie. I tried to search the CanadaPatent site using the #'s on the tie, no luck, didn't like the #'s. [huh] I did find a patent by Currie for...
  9. aVenir Fashions

    Regarding High Waisted Drop loop trousers.

    Thx. Yes, I know, I mentioned the 'Hollywood Pants' as to the threads I was reading.
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    Regarding High Waisted Drop loop trousers.

    Just a general question for you. I've acquired a pair of trousers(40's I believe ~from reading those great threads about Hollywood/High-waisted pants), that has a number stamped(in red) on the underside of one of the back pockets. Is there a date to this number? or just a tailor/sewer number...
  11. aVenir Fashions

    Question about what is a Newsboy cap

    :cool: lol Think I'll stick with 'driving cap' Gayle
  13. aVenir Fashions

    Question about what is a Newsboy cap

    Thank-you. :eusa_clap The cap is one large peice of material, that is pleat/darted around the edges(8 of 'em) So, driving cap would be the first thing to call it.
  14. aVenir Fashions

    Question about what is a Newsboy cap

    First, thank-you for all the knowledge I've gleaned from everyone here. :eusa_clap I've aquired a cap that reminds me of the one my grandfather wore all the time. HE called it his 'train cap'. I grew up(54 years now) thinking that was what they were called. He called it that, because he...
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    Harris Tweed sportcoat:dating??

    Hello, this is something I can answer. The 'serial number' on the Harris Tweed labels identifies the crofter that wove the cloth. All numbers are associated with a person/organization that makes the fabric for HT. The number can only give you the earliest time period of the article, not the...

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