Category Archives: Fashion

Found on EBay – Oviatt’s

Posted on November 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

    Here’s a remarkable item from Oviatt’s – a necktie that the vendor says belonged to James Benton Van Nuys. And by remarkable, I mean remarkably hideous.  But it is from Oviatt’s, one of the most distinguished men’s stores … Continue reading →

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A Sad Tale in Divorce Court

Posted on November 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

Hamburger’s has a special on coveralls. Nov. 8, 1919: "When I came home from working 18 or 20 hours carrying 100-pound sacks I was hungry and wanted something to eat," William E. Davis says. "I had to do the washing, … Continue reading →

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Love Was Just Chickenfeed

Posted on November 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Shoes on sale for $3.50 ($82.86 USD 2008).   Nov. 2, 1909: A neighbor becomes infatuated with a young woman after borrowing chickenfeed from her. Eventually her stepfather complains to authorities … Abbie Sheehan, 17,  is sent to the … Continue reading →

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Sgt. Kutz Questions Barefoot Woman

Posted on October 29, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 29, 1909: Lucretia Ruis attracts attention in Long Beach because she doesn’t wear stockings or shoes. She’s an intelligent and refined woman, but shoes and socks cause her too much pain. 

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Judge Foils Attempt to Get Women on Jury

Posted on October 28, 2009 by lmharnisch

Arctic turbans are the latest rage — $82.86 USD 2008. Oct. 28, 1909: Prosecutor Guy Eddie is determined to get women on juries despite Police Chief Dishman’s order that they not be summoned. His latest tactic is an attempt to … Continue reading →

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October 23, 1959: Matt Weinstock

Posted on October 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

Dispatched A man driving here from Chicago became confused the other day as he neared Los Angeles.  His car is equipped with two-way radio so he called the local dispatcher, who is on the same wave length.  He identified himself … Continue reading →

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Plaza Festival Celebrates Columbus Day

Posted on October 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

  What the stalwart young lad is wearing. Oct. 22, 1909: Columbus Day is celebrated at the Plaza with a surprising array of ethnic groups. I’ve seen postcards of the Indian Village at Eastlake Park, but have never found out … Continue reading →

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President Asks Court to Halt Steel Strike

Posted on October 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 20, 1959: No clemency for Caryl Chessman, governor says … Calling it a sad day for America, President Eisenhower tells the Justice Department to seek a federal injunction to halt a strike by the United Steelworkers of America.    … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay – Dyas-Cline

Posted on October 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

Gunsmith W.H. Billy Wilshire dies, Oct. 11, 1935. This shoulder holster from Dyas-Cline Co. sporting goods in Los Angeles has been listed on EBay.  Dyas- Cline became Cline-Cline about 1913, which would make this holster older than I suspected. Bidding … Continue reading →

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October 7, 1909: Jurors Convict Man, Take Up a Collection for Him

Posted on October 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

October 7, 1909: Pedro Vasquez was arrested by Detective Talamantes for stealing two pairs of trousers. After the jurors convicted Vasquez,  they took up a collection so he could buy a shirt since he didn’t have one. 

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Found on EBay – Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on October 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

This Irene Lentz dress from Bullock’s Wilshire has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $9.99.

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Found on EBay – J.W. Robinson’s

Posted on October 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

  This remarkable hat from J.W. Robinson’s, one of the upscale clothing stores in early Los Angeles, has been listed on EBay. The vendor says it’s in the original box. Bidding starts at $250.

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Cafe Orchestra Fiddles While Kitchen Burns

Posted on October 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 3, 1909: What the modern woman is wearing. $22.50 is $532.68 USD 2008. Here’s a bit of theater history: The Orpheum announces that it will no longer have advertising on its curtain, despite the loss in revenue of $500 … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on September 29, 2009 by lmharnisch

This very bright sweater from Bullock's Wilshire has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at 50 cents.

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on September 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

This 1946 toy catalogue from Bullock's Wilshire has been listed on EBay. Of all the Bullock's items that have turned up on EBay since I have been posting about them, this is one of the more interesting. It's a time … Continue reading →

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Naked Men Found in Women’s Spa

Posted on September 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 23, 1919: “Movie of a Man Holding the Wire,” by Clare Briggs. How to get rid of that summer tan. There’s a small problem with Kate Carpenter’s bath and massage emporium for women: Authorities keep finding naked men there. … Continue reading →

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Santa Monica Dedicates Pier

Posted on September 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 10, 1909: Edward Henry Harriman, "the master builder of railways," dies after a long illness, but the news is withheld from reporters until the stock market closes. Cmdr. Robert Peary files Part 2 of his description of discovering the … Continue reading →

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Random Shot — Third Street Promenade

Posted on September 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Larry Harnisch / Los Angeles Times I was out at Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade for tomorrow's drawing by Marion Eisenmann and took this photograph of the Diesel display window.

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Officer Finds Interesting ‘Pet’

Posted on September 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 4, 1909: Times artist Edmund Waller "Ted" Gale draws J.P. Burns. Note Miss Los Angeles. In later cartoons, Gale drew her like this: March 19, 1933: "Fair and Hot Under the Collar." A police officer finds an interesting animal … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on September 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

A very classy menu from the Tea Room at Bullock's Wilshire, dated Oct. 24, 1946, has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $6.99.

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