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    What Kind of Tie is Li'l Wally Wearing?

    In this YouTube video I found of the Lawrence Welk Show, Li'l Wally (a Polish-American Polka musician) is wearing a very unusual tie. Does anyone know what this kind of tie is called? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bOJshRh9Hg Another one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV8FW57u_4A
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    When do You Think This Stanley Blacker Camel Blazer is From?

    I got this Stanley Blacker camel blazer off of eBay the other day. This jacket was made for Macy's. I find it rather interesting. I don't know when it's from exactly, but the union label says 12/69 on it. The union label under the writing appears to be the one used between 1968-1976. However, it...
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    Dating Cesca/Breuer Chairs

    How would you find out when a Cesca/Breuer Chair was made? I found this chair at the thrift store today, but I don't know when it's from. Unfortunately, I don't know much about when these chairs were made, but by the looks of it, I'm guessing it's post WWII, as it appears to be Mid-Century...
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    How Old do You Think This Stanley Blacker Blazer is?

    The other day, I picked up this tan/gold/mustard Stanley Blacker sport coat at the Thrift store for $5. So far, I have been loving this jacket, despite it missing a button on the right sleeve (I find this gives it character though.) :) I have been wondering, when do you think this jacket is...
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    What to Place Ties On?

    At the time this thread was started, I have about 15-20 vintage ties. I currently am hanging them on plastic shirt hangers, but this not only makes it harder to access them, but I think the plastic is sharp in places, and can snag the ties a bit. What do you recommend I hang my ties on, for...
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    How to Tell if a Sport Coat is Vintage?

    How does one tell if a sport coat is vintage? I am specifically looking for late 40s to mid 60s. What are unique features of sport coats from this era?
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    How is This Hairstyle Combed?

    When I try to comb my hair, it always looks wrong. The top looks flatter than I am trying for, and the sides are the opposite, and never seem to stay flat, and they puff out. I also always get a giant cowlick on the back of my head in the center. [huh] I use Brylcreem, and I find the hold it...
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    What Size is this Hat?

    I was looking around at hats, and I came upon this hat. I looked for a size, but I couldn't find it. Also, why is there a female mannequin wearing a men's hat? :confused...
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    Would This Hat Fit Me?

    While looking for Stetson Gun Clubs, I found this one on eBay. However, it is size 7 1/4, and I am 7 1/2. However, My 7 1/2 hat seems a tad too big (it's an extremely small space between my head, and the hat.) My head is 23" around. Would 7 1/4 fit? I always cock my hat to an extreme angle, and...
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    How to Tell if a Thrift Store Tie is Vintage?

    I may have asked this question before, but I was wondering, how do you tell how old a tie is without bringing a measuring tape with you? As I have never owned a vintage tie, I do not know how thick they are. I hear that the labels are in different places, but I wonder, do 60s ties have labels in...
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    I Rather Like How This Hat Looks. Where Might One Find a New Hat Like This?

    While looking about Google images, I found this nice little vintage Stetson Gun Club. Apparently it's from the 1950s, and they don't seem to be making them anymore. Where might one find a new hat similar to this one?
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    Pants Rises of the 20th Century

    I was wondering, what were the pants rises throughout the 20th century? I know for certain that early 50s and earlier are all high rise, but what about late 50s, and later? When did pants rises become extremely low?
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    Golden Era Video Game Map Mod I made!

    I'm not sure if you are familiar with the game Garry's Mod, but I have been making mod maps for it. Here is one I would like to share! :D http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=430895178&searchtext= I have made more too. Here is a link to my mod homepage...
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    Is This a Real Trolley Type?

    I know this is a silly question, but is this a real trolley type? I had a dream last night, and in the dream was an image similar to this. A line of cars, which I have no idea if it is a real type of car or not, and a line of trolleys, which I also do not know if they are a real type. I must...
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    Is This Jacket an Ike Jacket, or a Ricky Jacket?

    I bought this Dickies jacket yesterday, as I needed a light-mid weight jacket. Besides, I thought it looked nice. I got it in Lincoln Green. It did not come yet, however. I was wondering, is this jacket a Ricky Jacket, or an Ike Jacket, or neither? As it isn't vintage, I don't know if these...
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    Road Line Colors?

    I have been looking at some vintage color street pictures on Google Images, and I noticed that there seems to be no yellow lines. Did road lines (in America) use to be white?
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    Restaurant Hat Issues

    In restaurants, and houses, you are supposed to remove your hat. However, removing a hat is next to impossible in a restaurant, for one simple reason. Where to put it?
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    Vintage Mailboxes?

    I was wondering, how much did mailboxes change since the Golden Era? Have they remained exactly the same, or have they changed?
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    Vintage Patterns?

    I was wondering, where might one find some vintage patterns? I found some on Etsy, but are they any good? Are there better places to find vintage patterns?
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    The Awning

    On many late 40s, and 50s homes, you seem to see plenty of aluminum awnings. I personally love how they look. I was wondering, when did awnings first start getting put over windows and doors, and were they always aluminum?

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