Johnson Smith Catalog Item #21

I knew there was another reason to lament the passing of the custom of men wearing formal hats everywhere!

From the 1930s catalog.

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Posted By: Paul - Mon Apr 09, 2012
Category: Johnson Smith Catalog | Signage | Headgear | 1930s

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Paul, REAL MEN still wear hats!

http://www.wardrobewire.com/media/images/content/bull_riding_jpg_220x293_crop_upscale_q100.jpg
You can get tips on the rest of the wardrobe here.

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 04/09/12 at 09:25 AM

Pretty edgy for the time, although some edginess has grown with the mutation of slang: "I am engaged. Blow."
Clinton could have worn that.

Posted by Harvey on 04/09/12 at 10:25 AM

This did not go away, it just changed venues.
http://www.humoroust-shirts.com/humorous-tshirts.htm
My friend has 2 I love, 'I just haven't been the same since the house fell on my sister' and 'I see stupid people' she wore the second one to a work meeting. :lol: Oh and one more fav of mine 'I need minions' :lol:

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 04/09/12 at 11:25 AM

Excellent point, Patty!

Posted by Paul on 04/09/12 at 11:27 AM

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