A Bespoke Treasure

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A friend of mine recently came across this amazing set of 8 renderings from a custom men's clothing shop.


I think they are absolutely incredible!



I could stare at them forever...


for they transport me to a simpler more genteel time and place.

  

Don't you love how even while vacationing these gentlemen dressed?


My how things have changed!



 Can you guess the time period?


Thankfully the season and the year are printed on the back...


Regretfully the fabric samples have all been removed.


Just think they are 2 years shy of 100 years old!


A beautiful piece of history!!!

I see them framed and displayed in a gentleman's closet. They are a great size too, measuring approx. 22" high x 16" wide.



Comments

jeanette from everton terrace said…
You know I love them!
I guessed early 1900s :)
So dapper. I just love a man in a hat - not a baseball cap but a real hat. The walking sticks are fun too. I like the peek of the woman we get as well, so lovely with her parasol.
Great find!
April 19, 2012 at 10:32 AM
Tricia Rose Rough Linen said…
They are smart but they certainly don't look comfortable Terri - those collars! Love the tailoring though.
April 19, 2012 at 12:30 PM
kim at northerncalstyle. said…
Terri,
Wow, these are beautiful. Wouldn't it be nice if men dressed anywhere close to that now? A lot of them can't be bothered!

Thanks for stopping by my blog! Yes, let me know if you get down to Los Gatos. Lots of fun places to have lunch too! I am enjoying reading all your past posts. You have a great eye!

Kim:)
April 19, 2012 at 2:56 PM
A Gift Wrapped Life said…
An incredible find Terri! They would be wonderful framed in many a location......especially a men's clothing store. XO
April 19, 2012 at 3:22 PM
The enchanted home said…
Those are great looking...so handsome and elegant! I can definitely imagine them framed....wonderful!
April 19, 2012 at 5:24 PM
Acquired Objects said…
These are fabulous and look at the detail on the clothing...shame the fabric samples are gone. But you still have those amazing color prints.

XX
Debra~
April 19, 2012 at 6:45 PM
Blooming Rose Musings said…
Terri, these are wonderful and I definitely think they should be framed. Perfect for a man's dressing room or closet. I guessed they were probably early 1900's. Great find!
April 19, 2012 at 8:19 PM
Karena said…
Terri these are amazing!! I am always astounded ho casual it is almost everywhere now!

I have a $100 Giveaway from Soft Surroundings on my site if you would like to enter!!

Xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
April 19, 2012 at 8:58 PM
Unknown said…
What a treasure! I especially love the ones of the men in tuxedos. What an elegant era that was. And, the men looked so dapper.

Have a wonderful weekend, darling!!!!
xoxo Elizabeth
April 20, 2012 at 1:56 PM
helen tilston said…
Dear Terri
These are wonderful. A beautiful time and I still believe every man looks better in a suit. It seems men also act more mannerly when suited than when casual.

A great post.

Helenxx
April 22, 2012 at 7:25 PM
Fleaing France & French Shopping Tours said…
Great find! I love the attention to detail in the vintage advertising pieces. I would love to see that trend return!
April 23, 2012 at 2:11 PM
debra @ 5th and state said…
i too love them teresa and for the exact same reason.
oh to have lived in those times!
debra
April 24, 2012 at 5:05 PM
Mary Ann Pickett said…
Very dapper indeed! Your sentimentality is so heartwarming.
April 26, 2012 at 9:52 AM
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