Category Archives: Fashion

Sam Maloof, Woodworker

Posted on May 24, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 14, 1959: "For me, it is not enough to be a designer only. I want to be able to work a piece of wood into an object that contributes something beautiful and useful to our everyday living." Home magazine: … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on May 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

Talk about a period piece. This Lacoste dress from Bullock's Wilshire has been listed on EBay.  Bidding starts at $14.99.

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Wardrobe

Posted on May 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

May 22, 1971

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Highway Patrol Rounds Up Missing Legislators, May 21, 1939

Posted on May 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

"Teach me to dance, Dragon Lady." View this page At left, my kind of story. The Assembly sends the Highway Patrol to track down legislators who skipped their session on the last day they got paid. Among the missing is … Continue reading →

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State Athletic Commission Investigates Boxing, Cartoon Death Match, May 20, 1959

Posted on May 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

Isn't the Ambassador Hotel great? Oh wait, we let L.A. Unified tear it down. View this page Gangster Squad Officer J.J. "Jack" O'Mara calls on Joe Sica with a subpoena. Unfortunately, the runover of the story didn't get microfilmed. But … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — J.W. Robinson’s

Posted on May 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

This purse from J.W. Robinson's has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $5.

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on May 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

This hat from Bullock's Wilshire has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $19.99.

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Protesters Leave Chavez Ravine, May 15, 1959

Posted on May 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

Gloves, a big hat and lots of dots. It's the look for 1959. Councilman Edward R. Roybal wins an agreement from the Arechiga family to leave Chavez Ravine during 90 minutes of negotiations conducted in the back seat of his … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: What to Wear for Donating Blood

Posted on May 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

May 13, 1943

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on May 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

This dazzling outfit from Bullock's Wilshire has been listed on EBay. I can only imagine the impression it made at the time. Bidding starts at $175.

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Found on EBay — Mullen & Bluett

Posted on May 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

This vintage swimsuit from Mullen & Bluett has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $9.99. And yes, people really dressed like this.

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.

Posted on May 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

May 7, 1922

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The Latest Fashions; Dodgers vs. Angels? May 7, 1969

Posted on May 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

OK, ladies, fess up. How many of you dressed like this? The scarf on the arm thing is really intriguing–what kept it up? And those glasses! But to be honest, I usually enjoy the bold, dramatic artwork in the fashion … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.

Posted on May 3, 2009 by lmharnisch
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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.

Posted on May 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

$10 would be $228.08 in 2007 dollars.

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Israel Raids Egypt, Celtics Beat Lakers, April 30, 1969

Posted on April 30, 2009 by lmharnisch

The 1960s were surely the hair decade. Ask your mom if she ever had a hairdo like this model in a Broadway ad.  President Nixon urges "backbone" against student unrest. Israel strikes Egypt. Nixon plays "Happy Birthday" for Duke Ellington. … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Haggarty’s

Posted on April 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

  This outfit from Haggarty's has been listed on EBay. I would call this a period piece but that really doesn't do it justice. Bidding starts at $159.99.

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on April 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

  This doll from Bullock's Wilshire has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $239. Technorati Profile

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on April 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

This dress from Bullock's Wilshire has been listed on EBay. The Buy It Now price is $65.

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Found on EBay — Oviatt’s

Posted on April 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

This vest from Oviatt's has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $14.95.

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