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  1. Dr H

    Jimi Hendrix hussar jacket

    The 'arm swirls' were rank indicators - see my original post (http://media.photobucket.com/image/7...1/img314-1.jpg) where you'll see different uniforms for commissioned and non-commissioned officers.
  2. Dr H

    College wardrobe

    When I started teaching (20 years ago) I wore spats/suits for pretty much all of my scheduled lectures. I tend to wear a very nice houndstooth Harris tweed button three from the 50s on a daily basis now. Giggling doesn't happen often now - I've grown into the spats...
  3. Dr H

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    A very warm and dry 'Campan' Beret de Luxe (59, 10) in black wool - very windy here with rain in the air.
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    • Post #30,913
    • Forum: Hats
  4. Dr H

    Jimi Hendrix hussar jacket

    It's widely held that the jacket (a Hussar's pelisse - not sure whether it was from the 7th Hussar's - a good set of images here http://media.photobucket.com/image/7th%20hussar%20pelisse/dibble201/img314-1.jpg) was original and bought from 'I Was Lord Kitchener's Valet' in Carnaby Street. I...
  5. Dr H

    College wardrobe

    I'm a little embarrassed to admit that the French beret, sleeveless Fairisle pullover, fishtail trousers and a tweed jacket (with spats and a bow tie on special occasions) are my common work wear. As a university lecturer I can (just about) get away with it... ...or so I've been kidding myself.
  7. Dr H

    A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

    Very fine looking A-1 Andy and the jacket looks immeasurably better than in the original images. After a long trawl, these really have convinced me that an ELC A-1 might fit the bill.
  8. Dr H

    Captain America

    I prefer the painted wings too. The scenes from the link were filmed less about a quarter of a mile from my home (Fleet, Hants.). My son took some photos of the 'tanks' and installations. Looking forward to the movie...
  9. Dr H

    Spats!

    I think that you may be confusing my post Charlie - I was not suggesting that spats were to be worn with opera pumps. My point was that the dress code was rigid and clear: tails/fishtails/dress pumps (or morning coat/breeches/stockings/pumps) and that their use with dress tails had arisen from...
  10. Dr H

    Spats!

    Dear All I have a modest collection of spats/spatterdashes (ca. two dozen or so collected over some 20+ years) that come in for reasonably regular wear with two- or three-piece suits on formal occasions. In my reading on the subject, consulting various books by G Willett Cunnington, etc...
  11. Dr H

    WTB Good Wear A-1 (size 44) or Eastman A-1 (size 42)

    WTB A-1 jacket in capeskin Hi, I'm looking to buy an A-1 in capeskin (rather than the heavier weight steer or horsehide) for regular summer wear. I currently wear a wartime size 44 (Perry Sportswear A-2) and the dimensions should equate to a size 42 in the Eastman A-1 or a size 44 in...
  13. Dr H

    Assorted gent's spats for sale

    Hello Forum Members I have been collecting and wearing spats for over 20 years and I am just culling the collection for duplicates or those that I don't wear so often. Consequently, I have four pairs of spats for sale - all in very good, wearable condition. I can supply images of these if...
  14. Dr H

    ANJ4 length

    Anj4 Radu I've pm'd John Lever on VLJF for you. Cheers Ian
  15. Dr H

    FOR SALE - GOOD WEAR DONIGER A-2 SIZE 42

    This jacket has sold GW jacket sold
  16. Dr H

    Ew! Armpit stink!

    Carbon tetrachloride - hazard Carbon tetrachloride (tetrachloromethane, CCl4) is a probable human carcinogen - as a research chemist I wouldn't advise using it.
  17. Dr H

    FOR SALE - GOOD WEAR DONIGER A-2 SIZE 42

    ********JACKET NOW SOLD************
  19. Dr H

    FOR SALE - GOOD WEAR DONIGER A-2 SIZE 42

    Dear Loungers I am offering my Good Wear Doniger here first before putting it on EBay. John Chapman of Good Wear Leather (Seattle) produces some of the very highest quality reproduction A-2 jackets and consequently the waiting list runs into several months. Much has already been...
  20. Dr H

    For Sale Original PERRY SPORTSWEAR A2 (W535ac23377) Size 42

    For Sale Original PERRY SPORTSWEAR A2 (W535ac23377) Size 42 - now on EBAY Perry Sportswear A-2 now for sale on EBAY Item 190371483300
  21. Dr H

    WTB Vintage Fishtail Back Trousers Waist 36", inseam min. 30"

    I'd like to buy a pair of vintage trousers with a traditional cut (high fishtail back, buttons for braces/suspenders, button fly, preferably with turnups/cuffs). I am looking for trousers suitable for regular daily use (e.g. tweed, moleskin, cavalry twill, etc.) condition must be good, colour...
  22. Dr H

    For Sale Original PERRY SPORTSWEAR A2 (W535ac23377) Size 42

    Ladies and Gents I am offering for sale my goatskin Perry 23377. http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab231/Dr_H/Perry%20A-2%2023377%20Size%2042/P1020029.jpg This is an example of the smaller, earlier A-2 contract originally produced by Perry Sportswear in russet goatskin and a dull orange...
  23. Dr H

    Frock coats

    Frock Coat Patterns Interesting thread. I have a dozens of patterns to share if anybody wants anything in particular. During the 1990s, I had the good fortune to buy a series of volumes from my tailor who was about to retire (he had been in business for many years and his father had...

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