I found a 1940s wool double breasted jacket today in near mint condition. The color is navy blue heavy wool. I search all over the AMVETS thrift shop where I found the jacket to search for the pants. After 30 mins of searching with no luc I gave up. Does anyone know where I can get a pair of...
I now own a knife that was once Artie Shaw's. The guy who lived next door to him in Shermin Oaks got it at the estate sale in 2005 after Artie's death. He sold it to my girlfriend for $150 and was given to me on my birthday. It has the initals AS for Artie Shaw on the sheath. It also came with a...
Any Gene Krupa fans out there? I just bought a complete set of records where his band was playing live at the Palladium. Buddy Stewart Charlie Ventura and G noters are introduced over the air after the begining theme Starburst. One of my new favorites. The records are not 78s they where...
I was browsing through an antique shop in Ocean Beach and found an original 1930s NRA unsigned. Its from Ham King Bros Ohio. Got is for $7.50 I have a lot of 30s furnature so It goes well with it. I framed it next to my record player. I will try and post a pic if I can figure out how to do it.:)
There is a place here in San Diego called Teo Leo's they play swing every Thursday night. Its a really nice resturant with a separate bar and dance hall.
I was watching Scareface with Paul Muni and George Raft last night. I really liked the High crown Fadora that George Raft was wearing. Does anyone know where I can find one like that?
I'v had this jacket for a year and I love it. I'm not exactly sure what year it was made. I'm thinking 40s. Its all wool no tag attached. I found it at a thrift store.
Whats the history behind these coats. I know they are popular among hot rodders, but when they first come out? I own a couple my self. I always hear different story's of its origin.
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