Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Nosey Joe: Stockings


"How was golf today, Joe?" asked Chester, pulling on his stocking. There was no reply. "Joe? How was your game?" 
"Eh? Oh. Silky...er...I mean swell." 

Real silk hosiery ad, 1927.

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Nosey Joe: The Dreamer


"I really must be going now" laughed Harold, but Joe was lost, deep in contemplation. "Come, now, old fellow, I've got to catch a bus." 
"Merino twill" Joe murmured, "Exquisite".

1921 Vintage Adler Collegian Clothes Mens Clothing Fashion…

Saturday, March 11, 2017

Nosey Joe: The Researcher



Ed began to tire of Joe's persistent inquiries. It was one thing to be asked about the material of his new suit, it's lining, and interlining. But, when Joe had exhausted this theme, and began to quiz him gravely on what shades of stockings he would be wearing with it, Ed started to fidget. 

1920 Styleplus Clothes Ad