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  • NYC: 1889.

    From JAB@21:1/5 to All on Wed Dec 21 19:06:39 2022
    On the streets of NYC following a snow storm. Photographed in 1889. @wikivictorian

    PIC
    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FkikhGeXoAAHzFR.jpg

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  • From JAB@21:1/5 to fungus@amongus.com.invalid on Sun Dec 25 21:50:32 2022
    On Sun, 25 Dec 2022 22:26:53 -0500, Retrograde
    <fungus@amongus.com.invalid> wrote:

    Photographed in 1889.
    .............
    Everyone is well dressed. What an era.

    Clothing etiquette of that generation....I suspect not much else to
    wear.

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  • From Retrograde@21:1/5 to JAB on Sun Dec 25 22:26:53 2022
    On Wed, 21 Dec 2022 19:06:39 -0600
    JAB <here@is.invalid> wrote:

    On the streets of NYC following a snow storm. Photographed in 1889. @wikivictorian

    PIC
    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FkikhGeXoAAHzFR.jpg

    It's a pretty great photo. You can see the piles of snow, but you can
    also see what looks like bright sun melting the sidewalks clear.
    Everyone is well dressed. What an era.

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  • From Michael Trew@21:1/5 to JAB on Mon Dec 26 14:49:52 2022
    On 12/25/2022 22:50, JAB wrote:
    On Sun, 25 Dec 2022 22:26:53 -0500, Retrograde
    <fungus@amongus.com.invalid> wrote:

    Photographed in 1889.
    .............
    Everyone is well dressed. What an era.

    Clothing etiquette of that generation....I suspect not much else to
    wear.

    Either way, they put everyone since to shame... at least, post 1950's.
    I'm embarrassed for other people today, with how they dress in public.

    I dress up more, especially if it's cold out. I walked several blocks
    down the hill to my daughter's school Christmas play held at a church
    down town, about a week ago (rather than drive on slick roads).

    Me, wearing a sport coat, outer suit coat, tie, and a fedora; nice
    slacks and shoes, etc... people look at you like you're a space alien if
    you go out wearing that, today. Someone even asked me if I am a
    detective... LOL.

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  • From JAB@21:1/5 to michael.trew@att.net on Mon Dec 26 18:34:39 2022
    On Mon, 26 Dec 2022 14:49:52 -0500, Michael Trew
    <michael.trew@att.net> wrote:

    Clothing etiquette of that generation....I suspect not much else to
    wear.

    Either way, they put everyone since to shame... at least, post 1950's.

    People had to shop for clothing...here it is...that's all!

    1900-1909

    OVERVIEW

    While technology progressed in the first decade of the twentieth
    century, fashion largely remained the same. Subtle changes in
    silhouette occurred in womenswear until the tubular shape of the 1910s
    was beginning to emerge by the end of the decade. Lace and other
    embellishments were key. Menswear continued to see the suit as the
    primary style, though the tuxedo became increasingly acceptable as
    formal wear in the evening. Children continued to be dressed like
    mini-adults and styles such has the sailor suit continued to be
    popular options.

    https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/1900-1909/

    Fashion History Website: https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/

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  • From JAB@21:1/5 to michael.trew@att.net on Mon Dec 26 18:46:16 2022
    On Mon, 26 Dec 2022 14:49:52 -0500, Michael Trew
    <michael.trew@att.net> wrote:

    Either way,

    Farmers' Clothing

    It can be difficult to determine a date based on the clothing of
    farmers in an historic image. Their clothing was functional, not
    fashionable, and changed little over the years. However, a few small
    details can be observed in the evolution of the farmer's attire that
    can give a relatively rough date. Below are several representative
    images of farmers from the mid-19th century through the mid-20th
    century.

    During the 19th century, sack coats (worn by the man on the left),
    button down shirts, and soft, felt hats, usually wide-brimmed, were
    frequently worn. The men in the image below, which dates from the
    1860s, wear overalls, but they were not as commonly worn until around
    the 1890s.

    PIC https://glcp.uvm.edu/landscape_new/dating/farmers_clothing/index_files/image002.jpg


    https://glcp.uvm.edu/landscape_new/dating/farmers_clothing/index.php

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  • From JAB@21:1/5 to michael.trew@att.net on Mon Dec 26 23:00:04 2022
    On Mon, 26 Dec 2022 14:49:52 -0500, Michael Trew
    <michael.trew@att.net> wrote:

    at least, post 1950's.
    I'm embarrassed for other people today, with how they dress in public.

    Hollywood has influenced dress....No Time to Be Young (1957)

    PIC
    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fkj0L-RXoAAmIyw.jpg

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  • From Retrograde@21:1/5 to JAB on Wed Dec 28 04:58:33 2022
    On 2022-12-27, JAB <here@is.invalid> wrote:
    https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/1900-1909/
    Fashion History Website: https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/

    Very cool website. Fashion Institute of NY, I see. Very cool.

    Nobody's going to look back on the fashion of this decade and feel
    anything but remorse, ha ha.

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  • From JAB@21:1/5 to fungus@amongus.com.invalid on Wed Dec 28 08:32:09 2022
    On Wed, 28 Dec 2022 04:58:33 +0000, Retrograde
    <fungus@amongus.com.invalid> wrote:

    fashion of this decade

    Historically, I believe "fashion" was common among the elites.

    Most folks didn't have enough closet space for the "gee whiz" fashion.

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  • From Retrograde@21:1/5 to JAB on Wed Dec 28 18:32:07 2022
    On 2022-12-28, JAB <here@is.invalid> wrote:
    On Wed, 28 Dec 2022 04:58:33 +0000, Retrograde
    <fungus@amongus.com.invalid> wrote:

    fashion of this decade

    Historically, I believe "fashion" was common among the elites.

    Most folks didn't have enough closet space for the "gee whiz" fashion.


    I'm reminded too of that old picture - B&W, maybe depression-era
    midwest? - of a young boy receiving his first pair of shoes. He's
    overjoyed, clearly has never had shoes in his life. It's a really
    touching photo. It sure is strange living in an era of excess -
    imagine how "fast fashion" would look to the generation that lived
    through starvation and despair.

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  • From Kerr-Mudd, John@21:1/5 to JAB on Wed Dec 28 21:48:08 2022
    On Mon, 26 Dec 2022 18:46:16 -0600
    JAB <here@is.invalid> wrote:

    On Mon, 26 Dec 2022 14:49:52 -0500, Michael Trew
    <michael.trew@att.net> wrote:

    Either way,

    Farmers' Clothing

    It can be difficult to determine a date based on the clothing of
    farmers in an historic image. Their clothing was functional, not


    During the 19th century, sack coats (worn by the man on the left),
    button down shirts, and soft, felt hats, usually wide-brimmed, were
    []

    Wot, no smocks?

    --
    Bah, and indeed Humbug.

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  • From Michael Trew@21:1/5 to Retrograde on Fri Dec 30 23:43:21 2022
    On 12/28/2022 13:32, Retrograde wrote:
    On 2022-12-28, JAB<here@is.invalid> wrote:
    On Wed, 28 Dec 2022 04:58:33 +0000, Retrograde
    <fungus@amongus.com.invalid> wrote:

    fashion of this decade

    Historically, I believe "fashion" was common among the elites.

    Most folks didn't have enough closet space for the "gee whiz" fashion.


    I'm reminded too of that old picture - B&W, maybe depression-era
    midwest? - of a young boy receiving his first pair of shoes. He's
    overjoyed, clearly has never had shoes in his life. It's a really
    touching photo. It sure is strange living in an era of excess -
    imagine how "fast fashion" would look to the generation that lived
    through starvation and despair.

    My grandfather lived through the great depression, and that really
    changes a person. I admire how he fixed things himself, and saved a
    number of things to re-use. I strive to do the same myself.

    Honestly, I hate the excess of the world that we live in today.
    Everything seems to be in excess.

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  • From Kerr-Mudd, John@21:1/5 to Michael Trew on Sat Dec 31 09:42:40 2022
    On Fri, 30 Dec 2022 23:43:21 -0500
    Michael Trew <michael.trew@att.net> wrote:

    On 12/28/2022 13:32, Retrograde wrote:
    On 2022-12-28, JAB<here@is.invalid> wrote:
    On Wed, 28 Dec 2022 04:58:33 +0000, Retrograde
    <fungus@amongus.com.invalid> wrote:

    fashion of this decade

    Historically, I believe "fashion" was common among the elites.

    Most folks didn't have enough closet space for the "gee whiz" fashion.


    I'm reminded too of that old picture - B&W, maybe depression-era
    midwest? - of a young boy receiving his first pair of shoes. He's overjoyed, clearly has never had shoes in his life. It's a really
    touching photo. It sure is strange living in an era of excess -
    imagine how "fast fashion" would look to the generation that lived
    through starvation and despair.

    My grandfather lived through the great depression, and that really
    changes a person. I admire how he fixed things himself, and saved a
    number of things to re-use. I strive to do the same myself.

    Honestly, I hate the excess of the world that we live in today.
    Everything seems to be in excess.

    Don't worry; lot's of people are getting poorer and will have to relearn
    the old skills.

    --
    Bah, and indeed Humbug.

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  • From JAB@21:1/5 to admin@127.0.0.1 on Sat Dec 31 07:55:00 2022
    On Sat, 31 Dec 2022 09:42:40 +0000, "Kerr-Mudd, John"
    <admin@127.0.0.1> wrote:

    Don't worry; lot's of people are getting poorer
    and will have to relearn the old skills.

    Youtube DIY videos...

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