Category Archives: Fashion

Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on July 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

This rather remarkable pink elephant dress from the Playdeck department at Bullock's Wilshire has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $100.

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Summer Wardrobe

Posted on July 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

   July 2, 1899: It's too hot in the summertime to wear a heavy truss.  

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Found on EBay — J.W. Robinson’s

Posted on June 30, 2009 by lmharnisch

Here's a bit of early Los Angeles opulence: The restroom at J.W. Robinson's, complete with a well. Purely decorative, I'm sure. Bidding starts at $7.99.

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Wardrobe

Posted on June 26, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 26, 1976: Johnny Carson and Jack Nicklaus leisure suits at Silverwoods. In texturized polyester!

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Found on EBay — Oviatt’s

Posted on June 25, 2009 by lmharnisch

This size 11 pair of wingtips from Oviatt's has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $10.

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Woman Sets Trap for Man Who Sent Obscene Poem

Posted on June 25, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 25, 1889: Siegel the Hatter has handmade hats! June 25, 1889: A young lady named Carrie Arnold (or Carrier Turner — The Times used both names) receives an indecent proposal — in verse — and her father persuades her … Continue reading →

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Ailing Lou Gehrig Retires From Baseball

Posted on June 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

"Quiet, Stupid! … Yeow!"  The state Senate approves a bill that would license bookies and take 5% of their gross. I wonder what the lobbying was like on this bill. A Ford executive says industry voluntarily reduced the workweek to … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — J.W. Robinson’s

Posted on June 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

This vintage hat from J.W. Robinson's has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $9.99.

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on June 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

  This period piece from Bullock's Wilshire has been listed on EBay. The Buy It Now price is $49.95.

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on June 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

This red outfit from Bullock's Wilshire has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $99.99.

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wynshire

Posted on June 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

This black beaded dress from the Wynshire department at Bullock's Wilshire has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $10.

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Found on EBay — Baby Goes for a Stroll

Posted on June 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

This photo of two women and a baby, taken in Los Angeles about  1908, according to the vendor, has been listed on EBay. They certainly were in a hilly neighborhood. Bidding starts at $5.50.

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Rookie Officer Spoiled Radicals’ Plot; Sox Announcer Was a Rebel

Posted on June 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

"Who — Me?" Former prisoner of war Kenneth R. Gregory finds some domestic problems waiting for him when he gets home … and actor Robert Taylor is hospitalized in serious condition with lung cancer. Get a 4-track tape player for … Continue reading →

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Teacher Puts the Broom to Process Server in Communist Probe; Meet Wilt Chamberlain

Posted on June 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

"Terry, What's Wrong?" Police have few leads in the beating of boxing promoter Jackie Leonard, who was left partially paralyzed. Leonard had testified before the State Athletic Commission on corruption in prizefighting. Kindergarten teacher Ruth Adair Bishop, 54, whacks Grant … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Haggarty’s

Posted on June 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

  This extremely red belt from Haggarty's has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $14.99.

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Ex-Con Held in Kidnapping, Maury Wills Joins Dodgers

Posted on June 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

  "Just the Usual — Just Shopping."     Roscoe Cook ties world record. Fashion note: Even in 1959, some men still wore boaters. And not just at Shakey's. Darla Hood has grown up! Please note: Traffic, mass transportation and … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on May 28, 2009 by lmharnisch

Talk about a period piece! This polyester outfit from Bullock's Wilshire has been listed on EBay.  Bidding starts at $9.99.

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept: Star Wars Decor

Posted on May 26, 2009 by lmharnisch

May 26, 1978

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Found on EBay — Earl Carroll’s

Posted on May 24, 2009 by lmharnisch

At left, a page from an Earl Carroll's nightclub menu that has been listed on EBay. I'll leave it to others to compare these measurements with today's women. Bidding starts at $14.99.

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Leisure Suits, 1976

Posted on May 24, 2009 by lmharnisch

May 24, 1976: Leisure suits, 25% off. In 1977, "Fernwood 2 Night" proved that leisure suits caused cancer. What was "Fernwood 2 Night?" Ask your folks.

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