Seller claims it's a pre-war suit, but it has those snap buttons that were introduced I think during WWII. Regardless this is a very nice suit! It has a very interesting label too...
If only these were half a size larger I'd get them! How often do vintage shoes turn up with their original boxes?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-40s-50s-Mens-PENNEYS-Towncraft-Leather-CAP-TOE-Oxford-DRESS-SHOES-11-D-BOX-/221275328204?pt=US_Mens_Vintage_Shoes&hash=item3385098ecc
It's my size and a bargain price to me, but I can't tell if it's a tuxedo or not.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221280399258?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Yesterday. Bold look '40s suit jacket, slacks and tie and '50s Dobbs Fedora
Today. '50s Dobbs Westward, '50s shirt, '60s Khaki slacks. Went to a Dunkin' Doughnuts and the cashier asked me "You from Amish Country?". I told the guy "No I'm not Amish, why do you ask?" to which I got no response.
Wow, did not expect this thread to go this route. My intention to post this thread was that it is known that full rubber, combination soles are nothing new, but photographic examples from before the '60s are not that common and also the fact that is no other thread on this topic. I'm glad...
I haven't even seen the latest Great Gatsby film but I know it's a complete anachronistic mess. Just look at the cars, http://www.imcdb.org/movie_1343092-The-Great-Gatsby.html . The story is supposed to be set in the early '20s and the movie has cars being used from as late as 1933. Regarding...
Probably the most classic cut of '30s suits. Also a rare example of the pre-late '50s half liner.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-30s-Mens-Chocolate-Brown-Wool-SUIT-Jacket-and-Pants-Medium-Button-Fly-NRA-/321190293926?pt=Vintage_Men_s_Clothing&hash=item4ac86ef1a6
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