"I'll wear suspenders on occasion too -- they are very period clothing items. In fact, men's pants didn't have belt loops* as they either fit naturally (tailoring) or you used galluses (suspenders) with most pants having buttons…"
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Non Anglican, 19th Century Preacher Neckwear
Started this discussion. Last reply by CoastConFan on Friday. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Whenever we see a preacher portrayed on TV or in the movies, they're usually denoted by the "dog collar" white band with a black shirt. This, however, is really only applicable to Catholic priests…Continue
Meeting Other Makers
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bryan Paul Sullo on Wednesday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I use the term "other" loosely, as I don't deem myself skilled enough to be called a "maker", but. . .One can only learn so much on the Internet. How can I find local people who like to make stuff…Continue
Do You Hear Steam?
Started this discussion. Last reply by J Sprocket Stemwinder May 13. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Do any of my contemporaries (or elders) recall a certain television advertisement? The spot opened with two or three gentleman relaxing at their club. Cut away to a steaming kettle. Back to the…Continue
Working with Sheet Brass
Started this discussion. Last reply by Leonard Solomon on Thursday. 20 Replies 0 Likes
I often use sheet brass in my projects, but I have a lot of trouble getting nice edges. My only means of cutting are tin snips, scroll saw, or emery wheel, and none of these leave a nice, straight…Continue
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Leonard Solomon replied to Bryan Paul Sullo's discussion Non Anglican, 19th Century Preacher Neckwear"I'll stuff them! Good grief: I wear suspenders too; something must be wrong with me."
CoastConFan replied to Bryan Paul Sullo's discussion Non Anglican, 19th Century Preacher Neckwear"Yep, along with suspenders -- you remember Urkel don't you? Also Gordon "Greed is Good" Gekko, ah those were days."
Bryan Paul Sullo replied to Bryan Paul Sullo's discussion Non Anglican, 19th Century Preacher Neckwear"Though they did make a brief come-back in the 80's."
CoastConFan replied to Bryan Paul Sullo's discussion Non Anglican, 19th Century Preacher Neckwear"Vests start disappearing about the early 30s and by 1940 they had disappeared from most middle-class men's casual dress suits. It could be blamed on improved central heating, possibly. The three piece suit became business dress for…"
Leonard Solomon replied to Bryan Paul Sullo's discussion Non Anglican, 19th Century Preacher Neckwear"As far as buying cravats, I make mine from a strip cut from the tail of a shirt, suitably hemmed and dyed. I was at dinner at my brother's once, and his wife looked at me and said, "You made your neckcloth out of a shirt!" I'll…"
CoastConFan replied to Bryan Paul Sullo's discussion Non Anglican, 19th Century Preacher Neckwear"You are quite right, the neckcloth or neckstock was the predecessor of the tie, as we know it. Some of the Georgian neckcloths could have elaborate knot work and could be initially six feet long before winding and knotting. By the early…"
Leonard Solomon replied to Bryan Paul Sullo's discussion Working with Sheet Brass"I'm always glad to share my arcane interests with kindred spirits; you'd be welcome. Beware the Wimshurst machine, however. Is nicht fur gefingerpoken."
Leonard Solomon replied to Bryan Paul Sullo's discussion Non Anglican, 19th Century Preacher Neckwear"A cravat, or neckcloth, was often worn under the shirt, as opposed to a tie over the collar. Any kerchief-sized soft cloth, tied with a simple overhand knot and tucked neatly under the shirtfront, will do. Dickens mentions, in A Tale of Two Cities,…"
Bryan Paul Sullo replied to Bryan Paul Sullo's discussion Working with Sheet Brass"The festival was great. It's one of the highlights of my year.
Careful inviting strange people to visit your lab. I'm liable to show up!"
Leonard Solomon replied to Bryan Paul Sullo's discussion Working with Sheet Brass"I'm not sure how I got here either; I think it was a fluxion in the aether. The Watch City Festival was a humdinger. I hope you can come next year. If you're in the Concord MA area, stop by and see my laboratory of philosophical…"
Bryan Paul Sullo replied to Bryan Paul Sullo's discussion Working with Sheet Brass"Thank you, Mr. Solomon.
Incidentally, I had no idea you were on this site. I wanted to see your performance this past weekend, but I couldn't make the schedule work. Maybe next year."
Leonard Solomon replied to Bryan Paul Sullo's discussion Working with Sheet Brass"No metal dust is good to breathe. "Free machining" brass is composed of copper and zinc, with about 3% lead added; this is usually the bar or block stock. Brass sheet and tubing stocks often don't have lead, but you still should not…"
Bryan Paul Sullo replied to Bryan Paul Sullo's discussion Working with Sheet Brass"Good advice. I've been cutting brass with an emery wheel lately, and I started to get worried about breathing in the dust."
Bryan Paul Sullo replied to Bryan Paul Sullo's discussion Meeting Other Makers"Exactly what I'm talking about. You don't happen to live in metrowest Massachusetts, do you?"
CoastConFan replied to Bryan Paul Sullo's discussion Non Anglican, 19th Century Preacher Neckwear"It's really hard to tell from many of those old photos because they are often copies photogravure prints and very fuzzy or have poor contrast. I did the research myself years ago, but like you, I was unsure exactly what that neck cloth…"
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