While innocently searching the net for a bowler (I'm a cowboy action shooter, and bowlers are late 1800's accurate), I notice "Fedora Lounge" comes up among the hits. Curious, I click on it - and spend way too much time perusing the posts and looking at the great pics. Just what I need, another pastime, but too late - I'm hooked.
I'm not really into period dress, but at 54 years old, I do remember and greatly appreciate quality worksmanship. I'm a big fan of old time radio (Fibber is my favorite), I collect old cameras, and for a living, I design and build trumpets. Here's a sample - my tribute to the 1930's Bach New York 7:
As I say, I'm not really into period dress. But I do like to scrounge through thrift stores, usually confining my searches to radios, cameras, and other technical type items. Today, inspired by some of the fine pics I'd seen on this site, I decided to take a look at the shoes in my local Salvation Army store. I'm kind of fussy about shoes, and hate the Chinese junk I find everywhere else, so I figured it was worth a look.
I settled on this pair:
Great fit, excellent condition Brooks Brothers, made in US. I assumed they were fairly old, so I did a search, and this is what I found:
Cordovan Tassel Loafer
They're not old at all! But they are on sale for $548.00
I'm sure they can be had for a lot less, but needless to say I am rather pleased with my $5.99 Salvation Army shoes, even though they're not vintage.
That's my introduction, and I look forward to spending some happy times here. Thanks for a great site!
Harpo
ps I still haven't found a bowler.
I'm not really into period dress, but at 54 years old, I do remember and greatly appreciate quality worksmanship. I'm a big fan of old time radio (Fibber is my favorite), I collect old cameras, and for a living, I design and build trumpets. Here's a sample - my tribute to the 1930's Bach New York 7:
As I say, I'm not really into period dress. But I do like to scrounge through thrift stores, usually confining my searches to radios, cameras, and other technical type items. Today, inspired by some of the fine pics I'd seen on this site, I decided to take a look at the shoes in my local Salvation Army store. I'm kind of fussy about shoes, and hate the Chinese junk I find everywhere else, so I figured it was worth a look.
I settled on this pair:
Great fit, excellent condition Brooks Brothers, made in US. I assumed they were fairly old, so I did a search, and this is what I found:
Cordovan Tassel Loafer
They're not old at all! But they are on sale for $548.00
I'm sure they can be had for a lot less, but needless to say I am rather pleased with my $5.99 Salvation Army shoes, even though they're not vintage.
That's my introduction, and I look forward to spending some happy times here. Thanks for a great site!
Harpo
ps I still haven't found a bowler.
