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- Faro, The Game before Poker
- Victorian Old West Ladies' Underpinnings: How Many Layers Did Women Really Wear?
- Jigged Bone and Elk Grips
- Hints For Browsing In Western Antique Shops
- Authentic Old West Ranch Coat
- Looking At Post Civil War Ladies Fashions
- A Trip Back In Time With Old Fashion Clothing
- England Old West Town
- MOVIE - A great independent western film "Friend of the Devil"
- How to shape wire frame Glasses
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Victorian Old West Ladies' Underpinnings: How Many Layers Did Women Really Wear?
Posted by Mel on 8/11/2026
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Authentic Old West Ranch Coat
Posted by Administrator on 9/10/2012
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Cold
weather old west coats kept the men of early America more comfortable.
Whether their work kept them in town or out on the ranch, they would
wear a well-designed garment to protect them from bad weather.
Meticulously crafted to keep out the dust, damp, cold and rain, many
different versions of a Ranch Coat were styled to suit the needs of the
men who wore them. To wear them today is to buy from a company that
specializes in historical Old West wear.
Looking At Post Civil War Ladies Fashions
Posted by Administrator on 8/21/2012
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During the late 1800s, women took their fashion seriously and for many
reasons. For some women, the struggle to get fabrics and other
necessities for dressmaking was challenging. For others, being too far
from their home country and dress resources made staying in style a
difficult task.A Trip Back In Time With Old Fashion Clothing
Posted by Administrator on 7/27/2012
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When one puts on old fashion clothing and looks in the mirror, something magical happens. It is like being transported back in time to another era. It is a time of concertsin the park and getting together to eat homemade ice cream and fresh lemonade on a hot summer day. Things are much slower and the pace is less hectic. Yet, it can be difficult to obtain the right materials for this magic. Thankfully, there are specialty shops online that will provide just what you need.
