THE ARCHIVES: GIFTS FOR YOUR MENFOLK

I know you're all frantically Cyber Monday-ing right now, but take a breather to enjoy the ad below for Marian Martin's Pattern Book from the Spartanberg Herald-Journal newspaper dated December 4, 1940.  Only a quarter for the entire book?!  Those were the days...

It's always heart-warming to reminisce on #bowtielove from the past, and Marian Martin's (pictured) choice vocabulary for "these gay accessories for men and boys" is exceptional!  With the holidays upon us, this lovely lady deserves the honor of today's #BowTieMonday post. 

Top 5 Marian Martin-isms

5. busy indoor days

4. menfolk

3. frocks for day

2. quick-as-a-flash

1. evening merrymaking

Thanks for reading - Happy #BowTieMonday!

#bowtielove,
@BowTieBoy