I hope you are well dressed in your speed boat!

In 1908 you would have been wearing your Cluett Shirt..."the care displayed in every stitch..."

An Arrow Collar - Lusitania, The Hit of The Season 1908

For the dapper, dashing men out there!

Mens Hats With Character - 1908

"Hawes" must have been the company name and "von Gal" the line? Not too catchy. Maybe that's why they aren't a household name now. Because the hats were great!
(But why did they need height, weight and waist measurement to fit a hat?)

Famous Actress Beauties from 1908, Part 2. How many do you know?

The lovely Louise Dresser was nominated for a Best Actress award at the first Acadamy Awards.


Pretty Charlotte Walker went from living in Galveston, Texas to appearing in London at age 19. How did that happen to a young girl?


The stunning Maxine Elliot spent most of her childhood living on her fathers sailing ship! She went on to have a full career, interesting marriages and even was awarded the Belgian Order of the Crown.

What fascinating women!

Famous Actress Beauties from 1908. How many do you know?

This is a collection of famous actresses from 1908.
First we have Isabel Irving who you can learn about here and here.


Next we have Margaret Anglin, who was "one of the most brilliant actresses of her day."



There isn't much information about Hattie Williams, do you know more?



Then a name you should know...the beautiful Billie Burke also known as Glinda the Good Witch of Oz. (Did you know she was 53 when she played that part?

More tomorrow!