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15th May 19, 10:38 AM
#21
Originally Posted by kingandrew
I've also seen the watch worn in the breast (hankie) pocket, tethered to the lapel buttonhole with either the chain or a leather strap, as a way to wear the pocket watch with a double-breasted jacket. Although vests were often worn under such jackets at one time (1920s-30s), it would have been tricky to access the vest pockets with the jackets buttoned, which they almost-always were. If you look at the "Jeeves and Wooster" TV show, you will see Bertie Wooster sporting his watch in this manner.
It's quite the coincidence that you mention this, because I was wondering if I was seeing a watch chain in the jacket pocket of this photo of John Brown (posted by OC Richard). It's not a doublet and not a double-breasted jacket, but I would think the same issue might be at play. There's no other pocket accessible for a watch. When I look closely at that photo, I see the chain hanging out of the breast pocket, but I also think I see the T-bar and a pendant or two coming out from behind one of the buttonholes on the front of the doublet. Is it a watch?
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15th May 19, 02:43 PM
#22
Originally Posted by Tobus
When I look closely at that photo, I see the chain hanging out of the breast pocket, but I also think I see the T-bar and a pendant or two coming out from behind one of the buttonholes on the front of the doublet. Is it a watch?
I do believe it is a watch. The chain is behind the cross belt, the t-bar is outside of the jacket also. A watch is the logical conclusion (based on the bulge of the pocket).
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16th May 19, 12:13 AM
#23
Originally Posted by Tobus
It's not a doublet and not a double-breasted jacket, but I would think the same issue might be at play.
Umm- that definitely is a doublet? Lol
But I agree it does seem to be his watch.
I find it interesting how low the breast pocket is, almost on the centre of his body.
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16th May 19, 04:16 AM
#24
Originally Posted by McCracken140
Umm- that definitely is a doublet? Lol
But I agree it does seem to be his watch.
I find it interesting how low the breast pocket is, almost on the centre of his body.
Typo on my part! That should have read, "it's a doublet and not a double-breasted jacket". My fingers got ahead of my brain.
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16th May 19, 11:07 PM
#25
Originally Posted by McMurdo
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Please excuse my slight aside to this thread, but McMurdo, that hose appears particularly thick and impressive! May I enquire the source?
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17th May 19, 02:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Blaidd
Please excuse my slight aside to this thread, but McMurdo, that hose appears particularly thick and impressive! May I enquire the source?
These were a gift from a friend, they are hand knit but I do not know who made them. I have similar pairs that were made in about the 1970's but I'm sure the pattern is fairly common & you should be able to find something like them. These look about right for example
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/5994..._click=1&cns=1
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17th May 19, 04:26 AM
#27
Originally Posted by McMurdo
These were a gift from a friend, they are hand knit but I do not know who made them. I have similar pairs that were made in about the 1970's but I'm sure the pattern is fairly common & you should be able to find something like them. These look about right for example
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/5994..._click=1&cns=1
Thank you McMurdo. They are particularly fine. Clearly, things were made to last in those days!
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17th May 19, 07:07 AM
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Tobus, I think you are correct that John Brown is sporting a watch in his (rather low) breast pocket in the photo. With all the other elements running across his midsection, it may have been a bit tricky to check the time. But that spot must have been easier than trying to access a vest under the doublet and crossbelt.
Andrew
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18th May 19, 04:46 PM
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18th May 19, 04:50 PM
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Last edited by OC Richard; 18th May 19 at 05:20 PM.
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