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    In time for vacation- fancy braces!

    I was just at the Brimfield Ma. flea market and found a booth containing haberdashery that must have belonged to a man with taste and a good sized budget. I couldn't afford more neckties (and i don't need more) but i did snag a great pair of 50's-60's Calvin Curtis braces - they've got cats on a...
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    The Vintage Tailoring Thread

    Here I am coming in late to this thread...sorry if I'm repeating anything, but isn't this detail about the same as the way military jackets were constructed around WWII? The US Army called it a "Bi swing pleat" Anyhow, that is nice work- I can sew and construct a bit but I'd never have the...
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    1st post...Varsity Towne formal suit

    Hello- firsat time posting here. I've got a white tie formal suit from Varsity Towne Clothes. It was sold at Kaufmann's in Pittsburgh and has November 20th 1948 stamped in the sleeve lining. Does anyone know much about this maker? It's a typical 40's piece- heavy "London Shrunk" fabric and...

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