Show us your scarves ...

[herringbonekid]

...but most definitely intended or accepted for use as an evening scarf ...

yes, the thin white scarves, but i think the thicker knitted (usually rayon) ones are something else.
i read about it in the ebay listing of the seller i bought mine off a while ago. didn't save the text unfortunately.

 

[esteban68]

Could be though I've seen a few references to knitted ones used as evening /opera scarves though some were black and white also knitted in a similar fashion to knitted ties...the black tie guide has an interesting section on vintage evening outerwear I think there's a bit in there about them ....the Black tie guide is pretty good with some really good reference photos and period drawings.

 

[Two Types]

DNO, nice to see you back here! The early Forsyth label is interesting, I've seen later labels (maybe ties rather than scarves?). The yellow Tootal is a good one but I really like the purple forsyth. I might be in Toronto in the summer, so look out for some competition in the scarf hunt at the thrift stores!

 

[DNO]

Thanks, Two Types. The purple Forsyth is my favourite as well. It's a bit beat up but that just gives it more character!

I hope the weather in Toronto is a little kinder to you this time. If I recall, we were having a bit of a heat wave last time you were here. Better that, I suppose, that the winter we just had...coldest February on record...brrrrrrrr. Lots of thrift stores to go around, though.

I think the thrift gods smiled on my recent post because I just found this lovely maroon with small polka dots scarf by Tootal in a thrift store this afternoon.

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Not sure of a date on this one. When did Tootal start using that Tebilized term?

I've been trying to make a bit of a study of Forsyth labels. I have a dozen or so scarves of varying ages. That one on the white opera scarf seems to be the oldest that I have found. Forsyth was started in 1903 as a shirt manufacturer. It expanded into scarves, cravats, ties and handkerchiefs in 1931 and increased production of these items in 1934.

 

[esteban68]

Great find DNO, polka dots are always sought after!

 

[Annixter]

Great find DNO, polka dots are always sought after!

+1 I like that piece.

 

[Two Types]

Dno: I think that label is 1930s.

 

[DNO]

Dno: I think that label is 1930s.

Thanks, all...it was a lucky find.

That date is earlier than I expected, Two Types. It is a very soft and comfortable scarf. It hangs nicely.

 

[Two Types]

I haven't posted here for a while. I think these are ones you haven't seen before:

 

[esteban68]

some nice patterns there TT, are they all Tootal?

 

[Two Types]

And some more:

 

[Two Types]

some nice patterns there TT, are they all Tootal?

Naturally! I am currently working my way through all my total scarves, ties, cravats etc. The aim is to wear a different one for each day of the year. I know I don't have enough for the whole year, so it gives me an excuse to do some shopping!

 

[esteban68]

ha ha ha!

 

[grantway]

a project for the year

Naturally! I am currently working my way through all my total scarves, ties, cravats etc. The aim is to wear a different one for each day of the year. I know I don't have enough for the whole year, so it gives me an excuse to do some shopping!

What a great idea! Choose them at random to make it more interesting.

 

[DNO]

Great looking scarves, Two Types. Love that duffle coat as well. Nothing like a nice scarf to let you express a little panache! Though not a great fan of winter, I do tend to regret having to put away my scarves when summer's heat arrives. Right now, there's still the occasional day that is cool enough to warrant a scarf, but they're becoming more infrequent. Ah well...fall is on the way.

 

[Two Types]

I don't suppose a total scarf is warm enough for a Toronto winter. Better just stay in the house if you want to keep warm!

 

[esteban68]

A double sided all rayon 'Sammy' fringed scarf circa 1960's ? in great condition, bright sunlight wasn't ideal for thecamera phone to be honest.

 

[DNO]

A lucky find in a thrift store today.

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[Two Types]

Brilliant find again! It's quite unusual to find Tootals with stripes and even more unusual, in my experience, to find striped ones with that label. I think the ones I have all have the earlier label.

Typically, I'm going to be in Toronto in August on a Sunday and I bet all the thrift stores are closed on Sundays!

 

[esteban68]

Top find DNO!