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March 9, 2011
Willie Mays And Al Dark At Spring Training, 1961
Say hey! Willie Mays and Al Dark at Spring training, 1961, via SI. (Thanks, Ted)
March 8, 2011
I’m Now Looking At Flights To London
Thanks to the Trad, I’m now looking at flights to London. I’ve got a baby on the way, man. Lay…
February 17, 2011
It’s On EBay
Men in Style: The Golden Age of Fashion From Esquire I checked this book out of the library when I…
February 10, 2011
Harvard Commencement, 1961
Harvard commencement, 1961 Note the presence of daytime formal dress. More here.
February 9, 2011
Looking Very Sharp, Young Mr. Adams
My friend Nick is center, with two childhood chums flanking him. Looking very sharp, young Mr. Adams. Very sharp.
February 1, 2011
A Beautiful Tailor’s Book From 1921
A beautiful tailor’s book from 1921 at The Cataloguer’s Desk. (Thank you, John!)
January 17, 2011
In 1964, Lyndon Johnson Needed Pants
In 1964, Lyndon Johnson needed pants, so he called the Haggar clothing company and asked for some. The call was…
January 17, 2011
In 1964, Lyndon Johnson Needed Pants
In 1964, Lyndon Johnson needed pants, so he called the Haggar clothing company and asked for some. The call was…
January 4, 2011
An Interview With The Curator Of The Hat Museum
An interview with the curator of The Hat Museum Tons of fascinating info on the history of hats, especially for…
December 29, 2010
If You’d Like To Own A Pea Coat, Buy A Real One
Here is some advice I have shared before, but bears repeating. If you’d like to own a pea coat, buy…
December 22, 2010
Beautiful Turtleneck
This beautiful turtleneck is the Mariner Sweater by Freeman’s Sporting Club. It’s 88% shetland, 12% cashmere, which sounds nice for…
December 22, 2010
The Man With Sore Feet
The Man With Sore Feet Shoe advertising, circa 1940s. via Anonymous Works
December 16, 2010
Major Pretorius
Major P.J. Pretorius Sept. 5, 1919 Kenklebosch, South Africa Technical clothing has come a long way since Major Pretorius’ day….