One of the great things about a blog is that years after a post is made, someone will find the post and add to the story. The bad thing is that sometimes I’m the only person who is aware that the conversation continues. So now, every now and then I’m going to post updates to old posts so we can all enjoy learning more.
Last April I posted about this hat with the built-in sunglasses. At the time, several people posted that the hat style could be seen in various films. Recently thriftanistasocialclub posted that she’d seen one in A Summer Place, a 1959 film staring Sandra Dee. And here she is.
I took this photo from my TV while watching the film via Netflix.
I showed off this Liberty of London scarf in 2012. Reader Diana at Past Pieces Vintage found the print in Scarves, by Nicky Albrechtsen and Fola Solanke. According to the book this scarf is “Liberty, silk, 1950s, possibly based on a Harry Napper textile print from the 1890s.”
Photo taken of the book page by Diana.
Last year I posted about the Vanderbilt Shirt company. The post was found by Jan Schochet, who co-wrote a book on Jewish businesses in Asheville. She has been able to supply me with quite a bit of information, and now the family that owned the factory has been in touch. Stay tuned.
I posted about these slightly naughty braces with a Brooks Brothers label in 2011. I was puzzled because I found an ad for the same braces that were made by Calvin Curtis. Michael, who actually knew Calvin Curtis cleared up the mystery by saying that Curtis made that one model for Brooks.
Last July I wrote about Enna Jetticks shoes. Ed commented about how his grandmother had worked there, and he told what eventually happened to the factory.
This is wonderful! Thank you for sharing these wonderful new tid-bits about the great things you share here and extending the conversation!
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Thanks, Janey.
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Thank you! I’ve been following your blog for awhile, so I love seeing these updates!
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Karen, I’m glad you enjoyed them.
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how interesting! I love reading your posts and getting updates is like the “extras” on a DVD. 🙂
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Vicky, thanks so much!
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And you couldn’t do this so easily if you had written a book! Another plus for blogging. (Although I still want a book.)
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You never give up, do you Lynn?
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Lizzie, your follow-ups are like a big dollop of whipped cream on cake. To be mentioned in your follow-up is the cherry on top!
~Diana
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Diana, thanks to you for the photo!
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Posting updates is a terrific idea, thanks so much for reviving the conversation!
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It’s just that I do love to talk…
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I have so missed your post. Stepping down for a bit. Hugs. Kathryn
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I’ve missed you, Kathryn. I hope all is well with you.
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Thank you Jo, my head is spinning, just need to rest. Hugs!
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Has anyone ever given you information where the hat like Sandra Dee wore could be purchased ?
Thank you
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I bought mine on ebay.
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