A Friendly Cardi

Hats are not the only articled of apparel that you can befriend. According to this 1922 ad from The Saturday Evening Post, Tom Wye knit jackets make great pals! They are practical, stylish, and always up for an outdoor adventure. 

Sock Buddies

I think this little illustration has a really elegant yet charming simplicity to it. Just a couple of pals, having a cozy chat in their Wayne knit socks. This ad is from the 1909 Clothier and Furnisher. 

On the Clock

So many clock puns!
This ad is from a 1903 issue of The Clothier and Furnisher.

Synchronized Suspender Fitness

This is a wacky little illustration from the 1903 Clothier and Furnisher. At first glance, we see a pair of young athletes doing a synchronized aerobic routine with stretchy suspenders...

...After a second look, though, I'm starting to think that they might each be standing in a different leg of a giant pair of pants, and hauling them up by the suspenders. Unfortunately the copy was too blurred to read, but I doubt it explains the illustration.  

The Max Factor

When one artist or illustrator gets famous, we often start to see work that is clearly inspired by their unique style. If this ad below is not a Maxfield Parrish, then it's some serious Maxfield Parrish fan-art!