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[Charmed Life Picks]

Originally Posted by Jim Owen

I think that explains a lot, even though he had nothing to do with the Hummingbird.

I was thinking the same thing, Jim. Thank God he had better taste in mandolin and guitar design than his wardrobe.

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[tomtetom]

"If you could just try a little harder to blend in, Orville, dear..."

[sinistral]

Apparently, dazzle camouflage was erroneously attributed to maritime artist Norman Wilkinson. Surprised he went with a solid-color tie, and not houndstooth, herringbone or paisley.

[Steve DeRosa]

Originally Posted by Wade Hampton

Back then there were all sorts of social clubs, some of which dressed up in clown suits like this. That’s what this is...

Actually, those were his street clothes - this was his social club outfit:

[mattwood]

You have to be pretty secure in your masculinity to pull that off.

[Dru Edwards]

At least he got the shoes right.

I've never seen a bow-tie like that. Was that custom during the time for extravagant/social attire?

[Gee Man]

Ah, so he was a regular Jim Dandy. Man of the times and all that.

[frankmcr]

That's the uniform he wore at the ceremony honoring him for inventing the airplane.

[Steve DeRosa]

Originally Posted by frankmcr

That's the uniform he wore at the ceremony honoring him for inventing the airplane.

Yeah, [w]right...