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  1. texan

    Aloofness in Re-enactment.

    I spent 29 years in WWII reenacting and your comments really hit home. "Aloofness" was one of the reasons I finally reached the proverbial 'here' and packed up my gear and left the hobby. I reckoned I spent somewhere near $30,000 on WWII uniforms, equipment and weapons; it was the aloofness...
  2. texan

    That vintage feeling

    undertow made a great point and lizziemaine followed through. And I'll be damned I have to agree with it. Modernity smacks you in the face the moment you pull out of your driveway and into the insanity of modern-day America (insert your country here). I can't help but feel depressed with...
  3. texan

    Vintage Concealed Weapons

    Incredible photos, great stories. *Thanks* to everyone for sharing!
  4. texan

    Southern Lawmen (c. 1930's)

    Try this link: http://genealogytrails.com/newmex/lea/images/oldphotos/1930%20Lawman-1%20B-W.jpg Cookie sorry bout dem apostraphers. Dankit.
  5. texan

    Cowboy Boots

    jimmer_5, "Cavalry-cut" is actually called "Cavalry boot-cut". Boot cut jeans are jeans that are f l a r e d at the bottom, over the top of the boot instead of cinching up around the boot itself. You could say 'bell bottoms' which is close, but cav boot-cut are a wee bit shorter. Here's a...
  7. texan

    Cowboy Boots

    Alex, great comments all. I am glad you mentioned the need to NOT to shine them. A good scrub brush and saddle soap (as you opined) is certainly enough. TipTop, you'd be suprised how many people DON'T wear western in Texas. This was the first time in probably six months I've seen a Texas...
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    Cowboy Boots

    I went through a cowboy faze awhile back. I did'nt take, Tight pants, and sharp toed boots are hard to work in. And I live in Texas where every third person dresses like that. Cowboy hats are hard to wear in a vehicle with a head rest. Real Cowboys, well thats another thing altogether. They...
  9. texan

    New wool trousers in 'vintage' style (high waist, non-slimfit) ?

    GIJOE, Much appreciated! I think I have my answer! Thanks, sir. ;)
  10. texan

    New wool trousers in 'vintage' style (high waist, non-slimfit) ?

    Would What Price Glory's (WPG) version of Officers trousers be considered correct for 30's vintage? They are a light-weight wool "weave". http://onlinemilitaria.com/shopexd.asp?id=3895&bc=no Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. (BTW, really enjoying the conversation about the use...
  11. texan

    Spear point collar shirts

    Is there any state-side company in the U.S. selling spear-point shirts? I may have missed the thread if this was posted and apologize for bumping that if I did. Mick
  13. texan

    Southern Lawmen (c. 1930's)

    Very interesting photo of a New Mexico Deputy, July 1932: http://genealogytrails.com/newmex/lea/images/oldphotos/1930%20Lawman-1%20B-W.jpg
  14. texan

    Southern Lawmen (c. 1930's)

    Kirk H: Great photo! Thanks for sharing it!
  15. texan

    The 1940's Air Terminal Museum (Houston, Texas)

    dhermann1, We don't drive across this state, we navigate it! :D --- Dixon, next time your in town, email me! I am heading out there next week to pick up some flyers and back ground material on it; if you need anything let me know.
  16. texan

    Southern Lawmen (c. 1930's)

    jkingrph, Great story! And thank you for the information you shared. I will add that to the list of "items." I am slowly compiling a list of items a rural peace officer, City Marshal, or Constable/Sheriff's Deputy would have worn/carried. Today, off the Gregg County website (which I will...
  17. texan

    The 1940's Air Terminal Museum (Houston, Texas)

    Dixon, Next time your in Houston, put the 1940 Terminal on your radar screen. It's a hell of an attraction. I knew nothing of civil aviation, much less what Texas carriers were operational since the dawn of the aeroplane. The displays are simply incredible. History of Muse, Southwest...
  19. texan

    Southern Lawmen (c. 1930's)

    RBH, *excellent*, thanks so much. If its ok, I would like to add these photos to our website. Regards, Mick
  20. texan

    A look at the real “Cops and Robbers” of the Depression.

    To answer the poster's original comment, Hollywood (and its attendant authors) have skewered the facts (IMHO) by turning killers into statuatory hero's. I found both Burroughs and Guinn guilty as advocates for the Barrow Gang and Dillinger in both their books. Regardless of Lee Simmon's...
  21. texan

    Southern Lawmen (c. 1930's)

    I am searching for photos of rural lawmen from 1919-1939 (Deputy Sheriff's, Constable's, City Marshall's) from Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana to build a proper, law enforcement impression for our group as well as information on vintage holsters, gun belts, leather accessories. Any help...
  22. texan

    The 1940's Air Terminal Museum (Houston, Texas)

    I attended a 1940's-era birthday party at this venue earlier this year. Had a great time. The 1940 Air Terminal Museum is housed in the original art-deco Houston Municipal Airport building at present-day William P. Hobby Airport. The Museum showcases the rich heritage of civil aviation...
  23. texan

    What Are You Reading

    WAR ON CRIME: Bandits, G-men, and the Politics of Mass Culture by Claire Bond Potter. Rutgers University Press, 1998.

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