1938, Life Magazine.
With the advent of elastic fabrics, like Lastex, men’s sock garter manufacturers had cause for concern. Their products would fall out of favor after the war.
The Battle: Garters vs. Elastic
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Category Archives: Accessories
NOS Waltham Chicago Wristwatch
I picked this up yesterday at an antique shop in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania. This is a Waltham Chicago, with a Swiss made movement, after the American manufacture of Watham watches had stopped and the company name changed hands. But they don’t get much cleaner.
Granate Protektor Gauntlets by Wilson
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281022823601
These vintage gauntlets were made are “Granate” Protektor sold by Wilson Brothers. They are mitten style, with Wilson branded snaps. They are in incredible condition, still soft and supple. Perfect for motoring or motorcycle riding. I’ve attached an ad from 1910 for similar models from the same company. Size 9.
WWII sheepskin gauntlets
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271098561346
These vintage mittens were made during WWII and are named to a Captain Bill Grall. They are fully sheepskin, with a tanned finish on the hand and a raw finish on the gauntlet. They have what looks to be a horsehide reinforcement pull panel on the gauntlet, as well as a horsehide gusset. The leather is still supple and the sheepskin is in great shape. Though they appear to be a handmade, non issue item, they would match a wartime sheepskin B-3 or Irvin, or are perfect to go with a vintage motorcycle jacket.
A tie, then and now
It’s always cool when you can find photos of vintage clothes worn in their natural habitat. And not just “oh that’s pretty similar”, but something of the same pattern, clearly identifiable. I gave the below tie to my friend Florian, and he shot me a message today saying he’d tracked it down. Here’s a shot of the same tie in action, in 1941′s Hellzapoppin’.
Tie of the day no. 26
Tie of the Day No. 23
Horse photoprint
Tie of the day no. 22
Light colored early 1950s tie.
Vintage Tie of the Day No. 21
Embroidered Cow Head
Tie of the day No. 20
Top Hat, Cane, Gloves. A very informal take on formalwear.
