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A2/B6 roundel query
Hi all, Just curious as to the historical accuracy of the USAAF roundel on the shoulders of A2/B6 jackets? I'm going to order an ELC B6 and was considering getting one put on... the decal type - but wasn't sure if they were ever applied to new jackets? Not that I'm going to become a...- matei
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ELC A-2 Rough Wear 27752
Thanks everyone! :-) I was on my way to a gig at an RAF base nearby (they were celebrating the Battle of Britain) and was told to dress more conservatively... as I was leaving decided to put it on - I figured it would be pertinent to the occasion to wear a flight jacket, but you are right it...- matei
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- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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ELC A-2 Rough Wear 27752
Hi all... once again the FL has been an invaluable source of info re. jacket research. I recently bought a Rough Wear 27752 A-2 from ELC. The first one they sent was really nice, but a wee bit too short. I had a really nice conversation with Dave @ ELC over the phone and he recommended I...- matei
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Eastman Brooklands 3/4 motoring coat query
Super, thanks for the helpful replies. That is just what I was hoping to hear re. the weight and type of hide. I don’t wear the Barnstormer as much as I would like because it is so stiff and heavy. I wore it in an Oslo winter some years back, and it was so cold that the leather turned stiff...- matei
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- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Eastman Brooklands 3/4 motoring coat query
Hi all, I recently took delivery of an amazing ELC Rough Wear A2, in horsehide. It fits like the proverbial glove and the horsehide is supple, figured and lightweight. The experience with ELC was so pleasant (ordering, chatting with Dave at ELC, the packaging and of course the finished...- matei
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1930's cocktail cabinet
Thanks, we're happy with the result. The veneer is quite a bit thicker than I was expecting, about the thickness of a medium guitar pick. There are a few chips where the cabinet bashed into the walls of the van, but I can live with those. It also came with the original strainer and cocktail...- matei
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- Forum: The Display Case
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1930's cocktail cabinet
Hi all, Prior to my post yesterday, realised that I haven't posted for ages, so I figured I'd share our 1930's-era cocktail cabinet that we picked up about a year ago. We got it for a steal on eBay from a family up in Manchester, they no longer had the space so they wanted it gone. It had...- matei
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Help in dating old family picture
Ah, thanks very much for the detailed answer. I thought it looked like the type of photo that one would get done at the very type of studio that you described. It is on a postcard, on the back it actually states POST CARD in English. I would assume they did this after they immigrated to the...- matei
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- Forum: The Golden Era
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Help in dating old family picture
Hi all, Apologies if this is perhaps the wrong place to post this query! I fear it may predate the Golden Era by perhaps 20-40 years. I'm trying to date the attached picture, it is a picture of my Italian ancestors. I've been told that it is my great-great-grandfather with his mother and...- matei
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- Forum: The Golden Era
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FS: Vintage 1940s US Military Khaki Trousers Large Size High Waisted
Hi all, This might be of interest to any UK or European loungers - here in the UK I'm selling my pair of larger sized US military men's khaki trousers, excellent condition for their age. Perfect for re-enactors or vintage clothing aficionados. These are original 1940s or early 1950s...- matei
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Newsboy cap query - bill size query (B!wear)
Hi all, About to place an order for a Newsboy style cap from Bwear, a Rocky version (as I'm after a floppier look than the modern caps), however I've read that the bill is a bit longer/bigger with this style. Were I to order one with a normal size bill, but the larger bonnet - would that... -
Hat Renovation by Art Fawcett
Back in 2007 (?) or so I sent a few hats to Art, who resurrected them from their decades of neglect, made them look and feel new! -
Show us your 'vintage inspired' suits ....
Very interesting pics, nice suits. It is heartening to know that there are still some open-minded tailors out there. This thread is particularly timely, as I will soon be looking for a tailor to make me a similar suit. The tailor I used to use in Romania had passed away some years ago... -
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Custom Hide 1945
Ciao a tutti, Figured I'd post some picks of my new Custom Hide 1945 briefcase, in case anyone is interested in ordering from them. Very happy with the finished product, would heartily recommend. I'd been on the hunt for ages for a proper retro briefcase. A lot of the vintage pieces I'd...- matei
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- Forum: The Display Case
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Holes in trouser legs from thighs rubbing - how to repair?
Thanks for the tips. I'll see if I can get Mrs. Matei to try out her new sewing skills on this particular project. -
Holes in trouser legs from thighs rubbing - how to repair?
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Holes in trouser legs from thighs rubbing - how to repair?
Hi all... Not sure if this has been asked before, tried the search function but came up with lots of threads re. moth holes etc. Basically, as I'm a burly man and not a size zero model, my trousers tend to develop holes where my thighs rub together. Some trousers last longer than others... -
Romanian Fashions in the mid-20th Century
I'll see if I can dig some pictures up. I used to post more frequently on this wonderful site, but real life has become rather hectic! ;-) All the tailors that I ever spoke to or even dealt with in Romania were all products of the trade schools established under Communism, I never got to meet...
