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average men's chest size during WWII was only 33 1/4"
Size matters This is an interesting thread, especially to military and uniform historians and collectors. Lots of exceptions can be seen in photos but the general idea of smaller sized men of military age in the Civil War -WWII seems like a settled thing. Whatever combination of diet...- filfoster
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- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Correct fit- how small is too small?
I am not a doctor or anatomist, except as an amateur observer of the fairer sex, however, it seemed to me this suggested an allowable 'bulge' beneath the shoulder, at the mid-upper arm. Whether bicep or the muscle in the rear, the tricer whatsis, who knows? In any event, to me, this would mean... -
Remake of The Big Sleep
Light Bite [QUOTE=ly_loisides]They could always try a vampire version of the Big Sleep lol lol You know someone, somewhere in the film industry, has thought of this.- filfoster
- Post #27
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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Remake of The Big Sleep
Jon Ritter's Revenge French fried potaters...with mustard.- filfoster
- Post #26
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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"The Panic Is On" DVD and CD on The Great Depression
Anyone else have "The Panic Is On", the DVD and CD compilation by 'Shanachie.com'? Just got it after an Amazon search for 'Depression movies' and it captures an essence of the era, especially the CD. What great selections! Mind, I am grateful my judgement of 'an essence' is based on reading...- filfoster
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- Forum: The Moving Picture
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Dressing for Success, Again
Madder Men Pardon my slight thread detour: Dhani Jones is a diamond in a base metal setting (The Bengals). I know. I live here. He is an interesting guy and an atypical football player. -
Correct fit- how small is too small?
A fit for fit I enjoyed the link but wonder what the cognoscenti here in the Lounge will opine as to its relevance vis a vis 'golden age' clothing norms. There is no mention of, for example, jacket skirt length although trouser waist height is addressed, for contemporary fashion. The... -
Of Sheep-Dip, Rot-Gut, and Furniture Polish. The worst of the worst.
Grab yer .45 Malt Liquor is champaigne compared to the short lived, insipid 'Zima'. Many of us can recall the illicit, low life pleasure of malt liquor. At least it tasted something like beer.- filfoster
- Post #91
- Forum: The Connoisseur
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Of Sheep-Dip, Rot-Gut, and Furniture Polish. The worst of the worst.
Wrong on so many levels Chas wrote:- filfoster
- Post #90
- Forum: The Connoisseur
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Vintage DB notched-lapel suit spotted
A notch up There seems to be enough photographic support for the authenticity of the notched collar db suit in the '20's but doesn't make the style any more attractive. -
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Vintage Business Wear Newbie
Help Not to detour the thread but I want to give the Bartenders like Brad Bowers, James Powers, Scotrace Paddy and Feraud,and many of the 'old timers' (you know who you are!) props: they have helped me and most of us, many, many times locate a thread or a source. No one intends to be... -
What is your favorite Scotch Whisky?
Color Blind Is Black & White still available? I used to see it in movies. Isn't it what Richard Burton's character Alec Leamas drank in "The Spy Who Came in From The Cold"?- filfoster
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- Forum: The Connoisseur
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The World's Most Expensive suit '09 SOLD
Is that a pack of Cubebs or just glad to see me? Thanks! You can see the talent.... -
What is your favorite Scotch Whisky?
Scots Scotch I second the vote for Dewars for blended; Laphroig (Frog) for single malt. It's as bad as it needs to be.- filfoster
- Post #51
- Forum: The Connoisseur
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The World's Most Expensive suit '09 SOLD
Glad Rags Is anyone else reminded of 'The Emperor's New Clothes'? Whoever bought it isn't nekkid, but is deluding himself that he's wearing something worth what he paid. By the way, I am all in favor of conspicuous consumption: it separates cash from those who have it and don't care about... -
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To actually EXPERIENCE the era....
Falcon Crest That's the first car I ever drove; my uncle let me drive it when I was 10. It had the shift on the column. One scary ride. For my uncle.- filfoster
- Post #44
- Forum: The Golden Era
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Hitler's Book Returned
To the Victor... John in Covina: I line up with you on this one. It's much easier to feel sympathetic decades after a conflict that caused world-wide death and suffering. As another post remarked, it's impossible (for me, I admit) to believe the Axis would have felt much contrition or desire... -
Well Fitted - 1940
Brimming with enthusiasm I often wear mine up as well. I imagine many people think it's unintentional or that I don't know better. I'm aping FDR's casual, upbrim look when I do this. Or Slip Mahoney of the Bowery Boys. -
Well Fitted - 1940
Drafty US draft commenced in late 1940, before Pearl Harbor.
