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Another hat ? Really???
I'M SINGLE... and the neighbors can't really tell when I get a new one... -
Who, overall, was the biggest (male) movie star of the Golden Era?
I always love this question... probably isn't a bona fide winner since there were so many notable really big stars, the likes of which have never influenced culture again . Today's mega stars are often carefully manufactured by the super-powered media. GE stars like Gable ( whom I held to be a...- emigran
- Post #25
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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How the Synchromesh Transmission works - Chevrolet
Great... one can find a video of how to do ANYTHING on YT...!!!- emigran
- Post #2
- Forum: Skills and Smarts
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A cool train trip into the past
I am totally flipped over old train travel particularly steam... thanks for the post.- emigran
- Post #45
- Forum: The Golden Era
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Vintage Silhouettes Custom Hats - Official Affiliate Thread
Beautiful 'Lady Milan'... I virtually nave not taken mine off this summer... so very well done...!!! -
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Vintage watch designs, an introduction
NIK, I recall an earlier posting of yours where you describe a growing interest in collecting and restoring... you certainly have upped your game... great going ... and congrats...- emigran
- Post #15
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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A Tale of Two Hats
I'd like to add my BRAVO to the list... Excellent job and personal treasures... -
What happened to Shoe Shines ?
An inexpensive luxury, indeed... I used to regularly go to a fellow with rather high perched stand in the Hoboken train station... I agree with the gentleman who said that most people shine their own shoes nowadays... I do.- emigran
- Post #10
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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All You Need to Know About Hat Etiquette
I agree with most all of you on the 'courtesy' aspect of hat etiquette... the only concern I ever have is for the safety of my beloved cover... -
What is your favorite hat crease?
Great thread... I'm actually surprised at the mixed variety of choices noted... Out of 7 bespoke hats I have 5 diamond. 1 Milan c-crown and 1 center dent which I "Indy-fied" ... I like a narrow front pinch as well... Virtually all are 5 3/4 or 6 OC straight sides and no brim wider than 2/3/8... -
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Want to sell/trade; Royal Stetson OR 7 3/8
Please say if any of the crease marks have remained... thanks- emigran
- Post #2
- Forum: Classifieds
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Ditz the Dandy
Dandy Drawing for sure... could've come from a vintage New Yorker piece.. May we 'ave sumore suh...- emigran
- Post #5
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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The Big Sleep location?
This is my favorite Bogart/Bacall flick... I can watch daily... yes the plot is discombobulated but Geez is it a great flick I had to Wikipedia the plot to actually follow what was happening... And Bogey's car is awesome... not to mention his fedora and trench coat... even if he's "not so...- emigran
- Post #14
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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What Was The Last Movie You Watched?
A MAJORITY OF ONE Starring Rosalind Russell and ALec Guiness... SHe puts in a great acting role as a very prejudiced(Anti-Japanese Jewish mama whose son was killed in WWII. Guiness is unconvincing as a Japanese business man but it works... also many sterotype accents and demeaning dialog... Ros...- emigran
- Post #19,613
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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The Ultimate Vintage Movie Collectible
CREEPY... and probably fitting...- emigran
- Post #19
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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Frozen in 1952
Alas... perhaps a much easier time to live...- emigran
- Post #5
- Forum: Your Vintage Home
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FWIW... Inexpensive fur felt
HAD to do it... will report...- emigran
- Post #4
- Forum: Vintage Finds and Deals
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Lightweight vs Dressweight Felt
2 1/4... BTW: the "wavy" is totally minimal and virtually un-noticeable... it's just my manic hat perfection(ism).
