Washington DC jazz legend Paul Wingo modeling a vintage work jacket
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Monthly Archives: May 2012
Vintage Workwear Shirt
Khaki cotton. Chinstrap. Pullover, two small breast pockets. Made by “The Brave Man”
Beat up XXX Stetson
The leather sweatband on this one reacted very badly to moisture. I’ve had this problem with later, bonded leather sweatbands.
Clear Beaver presentation Stetson
Mode (Cavanagh) edge 7X (XXXXXXX) clear beaver Stetson, a presentation model to employee George Kuhn at retirement.
I think this is the single nicest Stetson I’ve ever had. The felt is sublime and the trimmings are a cut above even other 7Xs and 100s.
Rollable Borsalino
This hat was designed to be packable. Fold it in half, roll it, and stick it in a tube. Super thin, soft, lightweight felt.
1930s Black Borsalino
This big, black pre-war Italian Borsalino was sold at Jenkin’s Arcade in Pittsburgh, PA. It’s a hat with a lot of presence.
Stetson Stratoliner
The Stetson Stratoliner is arguably one of Stetson’s best known hat models. Named after the airplane, it had fedora blocking and a thin ribbon. This one, sourced in Frederick, Maryland, saw a lot of wear in its life.
Stetson Select Quality Homburg
1920s Stetson Select Quality Homburg. Sold by Holt’s of Los Angeles. Twisted knot bow, deep, crisp imprints on the leather sweatband.
Boots
Snakeskin and cutout two tone leather overlay boots.
1960s belt back
The late ’60s or early ’70s channeling a 1930s belt back jacket. Conservative on the outside, wild on the inside. What a lining.
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