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Willie Mays and Al Dark at Spring training, 1961

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)

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I’m now looking at flights to London

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…

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It’s On eBay

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…

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Harvard commencement, 1961

February 10, 2011

Harvard Commencement, 1961

Harvard commencement, 1961 Note the presence of daytime formal dress. More here.

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Looking very sharp, young Mr. Adams

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.

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A beautiful tailor’s book from 1921

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!)

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Dim Tool Dim Bulb

January 19, 2011

Dim Tool Dim Bulb

Via Dim Tool Dim Bulb

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In 1964, Lyndon Johnson needed pants

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…

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In 1964, Lyndon Johnson needed pants

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…

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An interview with the curator of The Hat Museum

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…

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“Gift”

December 30, 2010

“Gift”

via BigHappyFunhouse

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If you’d like to own a pea coat, buy a real one

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…

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Beautiful turtleneck

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…

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The Man With Sore Feet

December 22, 2010

The Man With Sore Feet

The Man With Sore Feet Shoe advertising, circa 1940s. via Anonymous Works

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Major Pretorius

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….

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