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Sterkowski hats...opinions/experiences wanted please
I had no idea it would be that simple...........thanks! -
Sterkowski hats...opinions/experiences wanted please
I'd really like to get one of those. But before I do I would like to know one thing. How does one straighten the brim? Be gentle; this will be my first fedora. -
Vintage Eyeglasses
thank you! but now I will never be able to make up my mind.:cool:- tmal
- Post #870
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Vintage Eyeglasses
vintage eyeglass frames Time for me to buy new glasses. I'd like vintage frames - 40's %& 50's especially. Can anyone recommend online sources? I've searched and cannot find anything. Naturally I am looking for good service, and proper fit. thanks.- tmal
- Post #867
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Courage to Wear a Fedora
thanks, and you're right, not terribly informative -
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Courage to Wear a Fedora
If these are on the internet can anyone give me a link? I've been looking for something like this but don't know what they are called. Thanx. -
"Dolling Up" - 1923 International Tailoring Co. Brochure - Great Artwork!
I noticed that too; very clever. In fact it is quite entertaining advertizing. No "insult your intelligence" crap like today. I'd buy the model 918 suit if I could. -
Jack London
First book I ever read was the Call of the Wild. I was 5-6 years old. I still have the book!- tmal
- Post #4
- Forum: The Reading Room
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Akubra Overload
Dad has a WWII slouch. Traded to him from a friend in the RAAF. The hat is ROUGH; the RAAF pin is perfect. Is there any way to establish its value? -
What Are You Reading
You Know Me Al...........I have been meaning to read it all my life and finally got to it. If you have never read it,you really should. It is clever, truthful, full of human insight; the style is superb. I instantly saw why it is a classic.- tmal
- Post #5,746
- Forum: The Reading Room
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Retro gym equipment?
Benches were not really all that common until the 1950's. Prior to that the standing press (which is a better exercise anyway) was the main pressing exercise. Books of the era had you pressing while on your back on the floor, 0r they would recommend a piano bench or similar sturdy bench. The...- tmal
- Post #20
- Forum: Skills and Smarts
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Terms Which Have Disappeared
I was listening to OTR the other day and Molly said, "T'aint funny Mcgee." I remembered that way back in the 50's and even into the 60's my mother used to occasionally say that. I have not heard it since, the late 60's I suppose.- tmal
- Post #1,239
- Forum: The Golden Era
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Wrangler Cowboy Cut Relaxed (and Original) Fit Jeans
This is all that I wear to work. They have been around forever. I wore Levis for years but went back to Wrangler after they began to be available again in my area. ( I don't why they were not available, and I do not know why they are available now) They seem to be just like what I remember as...- tmal
- Post #9
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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What Song Would You Like Played At Your Funeral.
Born To Be Wild, my favorite song ever.- tmal
- Post #95
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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refurbishing RAAF (WW2) Hat
Dad just dug out of a trunk an RAAF hat he got in New Guinea. Traded something for it with an Aussie friend. The hat is crushed, but I think it is all there; it still has the RAAF medallion. He thinks it could be refurbished and he could wear it again. He probably hasn't worn it since the... -
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a-2 jacket for work
First time poster here. I hope I do not get run out of here for asking such a question, but here goes. I want an a-2 type jacket for work. I do not need or want nor can I afford a nearly perfect replica. I have looked at the US Wings $195 models, and similar from Knox, Landing Leathers...- tmal
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- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
