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  1. vintage.vendeuse

    The Thread to Display 1950s Suits

    Thanks! Yes, the shoulders are very well padded. So is this suit in the capital "T", rather than hourglass, style? (I'm trying to develop an eye for varying silhouettes.)
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    The Thread to Display 1950s Suits

    50s does 40s? Frankly, when I picked this up, I was thinking 40s but then I found the dated name tag and the union label. 1952. I'm still learning suits... is this one still in the style of the 40s? I've been trying to find out more on Scotland Woolen Co. or Scotland Woolen Mills. Apparently...
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    What's the meaning behind your Avatar ?

    I recently changed from my business avatar (a B&W drawing of a 50s-style saleswoman holding up two dresses) to a beach photo of my mother from 1960. I think I'll keep mom around for a while. :)
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    Vintage Travel Trailers

    About eight years ago, I had a 23-foot '69 Airstream Safari. (Sorry, pics are on my old laptop that crashed.) I loved it but it was, admittedly, a money pit. Replacing even the trivial things involved search and destroy on eBay. I once got in a bidding war and paid over $60 just for a 7-inch...
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    Old smells, that immeditately transport you back in time?

    In a similar vein, the smell of diesel exhaust always takes me back to London 1974. We visited family in England for two months that summer and I'll never forget the smell of all those double-deckers when we were touring the city.
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    Formal Wear Primer

    An important element is the skinny bow tie. Do NOT wear a wonking great big one, it will ruin the look.
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    Formal Wear Primer

    Maroon/burgundy socks and pocket hankie. I like this look! Editing to add: On my monitor, at least, the maroon/burgundy has quite a purple-ish cast. Lovely!
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    Let's see your mechanical watches

    Very nice!
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    Hotel in France - vintage 1930's

    Now on my bucket list!
  11. vintage.vendeuse

    Going home

    After I graduated from college, I moved from Michigan to Florida. Several years and one divorce later, I returned to my hometown. At that time, I really had no appreciation for my "homecoming". It was an upsetting, frustrating, just plain horrible period of my life. It took a few years, but I...
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    Free, just pay postage:

    It's yours!
  14. vintage.vendeuse

    Ask a question, get an answer

    No, one day won't hurt! And think about it... I mean, you'd wear the hat outside, right? :-)
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    Ask a question, get an answer

    A day out in the sunshine may be very helpful. It works well in dealing with the "old" smell of vintage clothing.
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    Free, just pay postage:

    Here's the next freebie from me: I had originally thought that this tie was from the 30s/40s... it has an Art Deco feel, but considering the length and width, it may be from the 50s. I'm far from being a tie expert so if I'm off on the dating, please let me know. :-) It is 56 inches long and 3...
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    Hawaiian Shirts - Aloha Shirts

    I love the tourists snapping photos on the red one!
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    Show us your Thrift and/or yard sale finds

    I love the hands on that clock.
  20. vintage.vendeuse

    Ask a question, get an answer

    Thanks for the excellent info, and you're very welcome for the suit! The masking tape trick is an excellent idea. Yes, I had noticed that. :) For some reason, most of the hats I find are missing the liners.
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    Photos of hatters tools

    Since I've been been acquiring several hats lately, I figured it was time that I purchased a hat brush. This was an eBay UK acquisition. Victorian? Edwardian? I don't know, but it sure is pretty and I got a great deal. I even got to use it the very day it arrived on a Stetson Royal DeLuxe that I...
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    Ask a question, get an answer

    Could I have some help with this Stetson Royal DeLuxe, please? It is an olive brown color and I love the pinstripe ribbon! I'd like to find out it's approximate age, how I can determine the size (inner circumference measurement translates to what size hat?), and if it had a particular style...
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    Let's see your mechanical watches

    You have a very nice Trebex, too! The logo on yours looks a bit different... is mine older? Family lore says 1950s so I went with that. How did you end up getting this front-loader open? Since mine is rose gold, I think I'll go with a brown strap, too. Your beautiful watch has inspired me to...

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