Wesslyn
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Thank you, thank youNice duds.
Thank you, thank youNice duds.
Thanks Fruno!Nice...
Sent directly from my mind to yours.
I remember the last time I met my best friend in Paris... We ended up getting engaged =)
Condolences from California, my friend.all black today. c.1920s Schwarz. had to force a happy look, mourning a tragic loss of my father in law yesterday. Hug your significant others, children, siblings, pets for me on this day. Give all the love you can, because in the end, that is all we have
Great convo Bill.Running errands today in a 50s Stetson No 1 Quality. More pics in the “Conversion Corral” thread. This used to have a 1/8” ribbon. Now it has a vintage 1 3/8” burgundy ribbon.
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Just like the one I wore today. What color is it? My Cav is "Onyx". Kind of a dark coffee color.Brown early 60s Cavanagh.
Love it, as much as I like thin ribbons, this one is a great conversion. Looks really good Bill.Running errands today in a 50s Stetson No 1 Quality. More pics in the “Conversion Corral” thread. This used to have a 1/8” ribbon. Now it has a vintage 1 3/8” burgundy ribbon.
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Actually, I spent my whole time in at Elmendorf AFB, fighting the cold war.Vietnam Vet? Thanks for serving. The "Dick" couldn't resign fast enuff. Saw that resignation as well. Pulled a 350+ something in the draft lottery my HS senior year so I didn't have any worries and could still be a kid for a few years.
All the same. Least you didnt have to go to Nam.Actually, I spent my whole time in at Elmendorf AFB, fighting the cold war.
Awesome Harv and Esther!
That is one fine looking lid and you wear it well!Running errands today in a 50s Stetson No 1 Quality. More pics in the “Conversion Corral” thread. This used to have a 1/8” ribbon. Now it has a vintage 1 3/8” burgundy ribbon.
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Great hat and Jacket.Marathon morning.
DSCN6544 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN6543 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN6546 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
And a Harris Tweed shooting jacket sold by Orvis.
DSCN6533 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Have a great Tuesday,
Michael
I feel your pain! I am always educating hat check people on the proper way to store a hat. I have had a few smashed up through the years. That St. Regis is perfect with your Tux. Looking good Hats!Another week, another WEDDING! Yup, down in Anthony's (@moontheloon) neck of the woods, sort of. This time a black tie affair, NO option! Fine, as long as one of my selection of tuxes fits (they shrink, and grow over time I have found...). My first, and favorite tuxedo has earned its keep, having been worn to several weddings, including my sister-in-law's colossal, three-ringed extravaganza 30 years ago. Where did I get this great garment? It was the very one my father wore to his indoctrination into the Masons in 1946. Yes, I have gotten Dad's father's money's worth out of this one!
Hat: 1952 Stetson St. Regis. Perfect!!
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Oh, yes! They also had an attended coat/hat check room. The young gal was so completely clueless about what to do with a hat that when I suggested she slide the ticket behind the ribbon she misunderstood, and attempted to force the F-ing COAT HANGER into it. I saved it, and gently educated her for the next hat under her care.
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Wow thats a really really nice homburg. The full crown and brim give that hat bold look.Hey folks!
Many thanks for the likes and kind words on my recent posts.
Rounding out my selection of brown Homburgs (and 'burg-like others) is this freshly re-flanged Borden from the 50's, I believe, maybe earlier.
Good one of the brim
Off to dodge the raindrops!
Have a great day!
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Great catch!My Honey was downtown for Market Day on Saturday and found this Resistol XXX Beaver hat in Seaweed color. The lady sold it to her for $15 which was the original price as marked inside the hat.
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A most excellent homburgJulius Garfinckel & Co.
So sorry for your loss Justin, my thoughts will be with you and your familyall black today. c.1920s Schwarz. had to force a happy look, mourning a tragic loss of my father in law yesterday. Hug your significant others, children, siblings, pets for me on this day. Give all the love you can, because in the end, that is all we have
MIke, the idea of watching a President resign just before being sworn into the military says something about the absurdity of those times. I enlisted a few years before that, did my 4 years, took a European out and didn't come home for 5 years because I wasn't sure what home was anymore. Looking back over those 50 years though, I don't think it was any harder for us than for the kids who followed us. Cormac McCarthy got it wrong; this is no country for young men (or women.)I was just young enough that the war was over by my enlistment in the USAF. Just barely... I sat and watched Nixon resign and 10 minutes later I was being sworn into the military.
Thanks D. Great look for you today with the Benchley and that killer tie.Great hat and Jacket.