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Everyday Fellows of the Golden Era?
My grandmother's uncle T. Lloyd Garrett, April 1953. He's always been an inspiration to me, though I never knew him personally. By all accounts he was a wise and well hatted man. My grandmother's mother's cousin Herman Smith, April 1951. My grandmother's parents, Willie and Forrest Fickling...- CONELRAD
- Post #84
- Forum: The Golden Era
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
I bought a Miracle Felt Vagabond a couple months ago, and I did post some pictures of it here, that may have been what you saw. I thought it might be the only one of its kind. It's a neat little hat, softest felt I've ever seen. -
Hat Weigh-in
This Adam Executive "Constellation" weighs in at 4.1oz... ...while this Knox Homburg weighs 5.1oz... ...and this Knox "Miracle Felt" Vagabond weighs only 2.7oz. I also have a fuzzy western hat of unknown make that weighs a full 9.1 oz. -
Hollyvogue Neckties
Here's a 1940s green silk "upside down flowers" number from Weinstock, Lubin & Co. I'm afraid I don't have any historical knowledge to contribute, but I can tell you it's a very nice tie.- CONELRAD
- Post #2
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Show us your TIES
I figure I might as well post my tie collection, I've thought about doing it from time to time, but I never felt like taking all my ties down from the rack to photograph them. Brown ties, first is a 1940s-50s Dreyfuss & Son from Dallas; second is a 1930s Hoag's Men's Wear "Pebble Beach" with...- CONELRAD
- Post #7,060
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Leather Conditioners
I got some Leather Saver from Talas Online, and tested it on my beater's dried out sweatband, now it's really just like new. It worked great for my shoes, too, though they were already quite supple. They claim it's non-toxic, hope they're telling the truth... -
Photographs Of Hats Fresh From Surviving The Elements
Shortly after I wrote that it blew past me and settled down, but I heard there was some damage elsewhere in the Metroplex. And thanks, it's one of my favorite hats. -
Photographs Of Hats Fresh From Surviving The Elements
My Champ fresh from the storms we're having here. Just a quick phone picture while the tornado sirens are going off in the distance. -
Post New Hats Here!
A rollable Knox Vagabond "Miracle Felt" from eBay, more of which is posted in the Society of Vagabonds thread. It has the softest felt I've ever seen, and it weighs only 2.7 ounces, but it's a bit too snug on my head, though I'm considering stretching it. -
"The Society of Vagabonds"
I've got an interesting and unusual Vagabond from eBay to add to the Society. The crown is about 6 inches open, 4 1/2 creased, and the brim is 2 3/16 inches. It's not an average Vagabond, the felt is very furry and it has a welted edge and a felt band and fabric sweatband. It's a Knox... -
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Adams Fedora, when was it made?
Judging by the price and sweatband logo, that hat probably dates to the 1940s, no later than the early 1950s. According to the information here: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?18380-ADAM-ALLEY/page19&p=840931#post840931 and here... -
Edwardian England 1900
From about 5:12 to 5:16, a man who appears to be wearing an early fedora crosses the shot.- CONELRAD
- Post #6
- Forum: The Golden Era
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What are you listening to?
Steve Gibson and the Redcaps - Wedding Bells are Breaking up that Old Gang of Mine, 78RPM record, Mercury, 1947: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUeVQTB7tUY -
What are you listening to?
Fletcher Henderson and his Orchestra - Variety Stomp... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd9thTX_iAY ...preceded by Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra - Song of India. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yRIUuUJpJM -
What time period would you live in, and where, if you had to for one year?
I'd have to say 1945-1950, mostly from 1947 to 1949, more specifically 1947, and in a big city. Like GoldenEraFan said, practically everything was great looking, the music was the best, and the Great Depression and wartime rationing were over and the economy was booming. I prefer the era...- CONELRAD
- Post #23
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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CONELRAD Curios: Grand Opening
My apologies, I'll do that from now on. I don't want to cause any trouble.- CONELRAD
- Post #9
- Forum: Classifieds
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Modern Products with Vintage Style Packaging
Well, I buy it in Texas, and I bought one in South Carolina when I was on vacation last year, so I know they at least sell it in those two states, and I'd imagine that it spreads out some. I buy it at Cracker Barrel's country store. Of course, they make Dr. Pepper with cane sugar, too. And come...- CONELRAD
- Post #108
- Forum: The Golden Era
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Modern Products with Vintage Style Packaging
I believe it's a Southern thing. I've had it, and it's one of my favorite drinks, tastes sort of like cherry Coke, but with a lot more cherry than Coke. It's made with cane sugar too, so it's not just a vintage styled bottle, it's a vintage styled product. It's great stuff. In fact, I've got a...- CONELRAD
- Post #104
- Forum: The Golden Era
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"Uncontested - The Champ"
I picked up this Champ at the Dallas Vintage Clothing and Jewelry Show, along with a Knox Homburg. It may not be as spectacular as Howard's up there, but it's a decent hat, and I'm always thrilled to find a vintage hat in 7 3/8 at a fair price. Plus it's got a wind trolley (that's not visible...
