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  1. Widebrim

    Widebrim's Ties- Nov. 2012

    After a long hiatus, I'm back, and am offering some nice neckties in the process... On the left we have a nifty Wembley tie with quail pattern, brocaded, 52" x 4", rayon(?). $9. On the right is a lovely Penney's Towncraft tie w/ flamingoes and palm trees, 52" x 3 3/4," acetate(?) On back of...
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    WiDEBRIM'S TIES FOR 2014: Fourth Batch

    Okay, here are some more neckties for your perusal. Unless otherwise indicated, ties are in at least very good condition; shipping is not included in prices. Let's start off with a group of lined, hand-painted specimens from the vault: (l to r)- First is a deep orange tie festooned with...
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    The Passing Away of John Erickson, Fellow Lounger and Friend to Many.

    For those who have not heard via Facebook, John (aka JohnInCovina) passed away last night around midnight, from an apparent heart attack. John was an active member of the Fedora Lounge, and was responsible for much of the planning of past Queen Mary events. Many pleasant afternoons were spent by...
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    WiDEBRIM'S TIES FOR 2014: Third Batch

    Okay, pals, here's the third batch for 2014. Unless otherwise indicated, all neckties are in at least very good condition; shipping is not included. Let's start off with specimens from the aviary... (l to r) Starting off, we have a beautiful necktie labeled "Pheasant" on the back of the...
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    WIDEBRIM'S TIES FOR 2014: Second Batch

    Okay, time to thin out the collection some more...All ties, unless otherwise indicated, are in at least very good condition. Prices do not include shipping (which I keep at the lowest cost possible). All are lined. Here we go with the first group: (l to r) First off we have beautiful...
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    WIDEBRIM'S TIES FOR 2014: First Batch

    Well, happy late new year to all, and, yes, it is time for the first batch of 2014. As always, neckties are in at least very good condition, unless otherwise noted. Prices do not include shipping. Checks are preferred for U.S. customers; others may pay by PayPal. And now, here are the first...
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    SALVADOR DALI' Ties for Sale--From Widebrim

    IT"S TIME...to finally sell my splendid Salvador Dali' ties, and for someone to add one or both to his collection at a non-breaking-the-bank price. Nobody seems to know for sure how many designs Dali' and his associates produced during the Bold Look era, but regardless, each one bears the...
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    Widebrim's Ties: 5th Batch For 2013

    Here are some more cravats from the vault. As always, all ties are in at least very good condition, unless otherwise stated; postage is in addition to price of necktie. Let's start off this batch with two fantastic examples of California hand-painted neckties: First is a very colorful parrot...
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    WIDEBRIM's Ties: 4th Batch for 2013

    Time again to pay off some veterinarian bills...Unless otherwise indicated, all ties are in at least very good condition. Prices do not include shipping. Here are the first three: (l to r): First off is a great "molecular" patterned-tie, with a light tan background and tan/brown motifs...
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    Widebrim's Ties: 3rd Batch for 2013

    Okay, time to pay off some of the veterinarian bills, so here are some more from the collection...As always, ties are in at least very good condition (unless otherwise noted), and shipping is not included in prices. Because of some difficulties with PayPal, I prefer U.S. buyers to send checks...
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    Widebrim's Ties: 2nd Batch for 2013

    Okay, here are more neckties for your perusal. Unless otherwise state, all ties are in at least very good condition. Prices do not include shipping. Here is the first group: (l to r) First is a beautiful, completely hand-painted (with some glitter) winter scene tie from Regal. It features...
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    What time period would you live in, and where, if you had to for one year?

    (If there already exists a thread like this, my apologies to the bartenders, but I haven't seen one...) Okay, we talk (write) a lot about the past, and express opinions on our favorite eras for clothing, automobiles, music, movies and everything else, but...If you had to go back in time to...
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    Widebrim's Ties: 1st Batch for 2013

    Okay, gents, I haven't offered any ties yet for 2013, so here goes... As usual, all ties are in at least Very Good condition, unless otherwise stated. Also, prices do not include shipping (unless, again, otherwise stated). Multiple shipping is, of course, offered. Here is the first: A...
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    Driving in a suit or sport coat: Jacket off or on (and buttoned or un-buttoned)?

    I'm sure that you gents have read/been told many times that while driving, your jacket should be removed and (preferably) placed on a hanger. However, there may be some of you who, despite the wisdom of the above (e.g. avoidance of wrinkles, supposedly less restriction), choose to keep your...
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    Ladies: Would it bother you (or does it) to be the main breadwinner in the family?

    Okay, ladies, due to many suggestions by other Loungers, here's your version of a question which has already been asked of the men of the Lounge... Being into vintage/the Golden Age as we are here on the Lounge, we're well aware that in the past it usually was the husband who brought home...
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    Wonderful 1922 Kodachrome Test Footage

    "This clip is a very early, full-color Kodachrome film made by Kodak in 1922 to test new film stock and color processing. It is a lovely little four-and-a-half minutes of pretty actresses gesturing for the camera. The color and lighting are exquisite—all warm reds with flattering...
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    Target Makes its Broadway Debut With "Breakfast at Tiffany's"

    "Truman Capote's iconic novella “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” is being adapted for the Broadway stage and Target has joined the production in a beautiful way. Long-standing Beauty partners Sonia Kashuk and Umberto worked alongside Colleen Atwood, the production’s Academy Award-winning costume...
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    Men: Would it bother you if your wife were the main "bread winner" in the family?

    Being into vintage/the Golden Age as we are here on the Lounge, we're well aware that in the past it usually was the husband who brought home the bacon. Women during the Golden Age often did work outside the home (especially during WWII), and some rose to positions where they made a hefty...
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    Which Golden Age Actors/Actresses Can You Watch In Whatever Movie They Are In?

    We often write about our favorite (or least favorite) actors and actresses, but I was thinking to myself the other day, "What actor or actress will I watch in whatever film, even a bad film?" I mulled over it a couple of days, and came up with only two actors so far. So let me start: #1: BELA...
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    Golden Age Actors/Actresses Who Aged Gracefully

    We've all seen/heard about thespians from the past who, for whatever reasons, did not have a good relationship with Father Time...Yet some Golden Age actors and actresses, again for whatever reasons, did make the transition to older age quite well. So here is a place to post their photos as...

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