The examples Michael has shown are not 60's Brooks.  Not trying to be combative, just factual.  60's shirts will only say ALL COTTON (because of the Textile Fibre Products Identification Act). No breast pocket until '65, I believe.  Prior to the TFPIA, and prior to Brooks' expansion beyond NYC, shirts had NEW YORK on the label and MAKERS inside the oval with the size.  In '71, the Federal Trade Commission added care instructions.  NO CHLORINE BLEACH is at least after '82.

Cancel that direct debit to Jim, Bop. He's conning you.

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^By the way who bought the 1950s Brooks Brothers popover you had for sale? I was tempted, but 33 arm is too short for me. Was it someone we know, a Japanese, a museum, a fashion house?

Just curious.

You probably know this (re: color of labels) but blue was a Brooksgate (I think) for a while and green was a wash-and-wear shirt.  A full history of the labels and how they changed would be interesting.  I've got stuff in storage going back a while.  Suits and things like that.  Very few shirts.  Maybe one or two oldies that were "passed down" from Sainted this or that.

Tie labels are another thing to consider.  The old Makers label changed several times.  I've seen about 4 incarnations that come to mind but there are probably more.

That said, I've always thought ties the least interesting thing to wear.  I don't know if I really want (or need or wear) more than a dozen.  Just because there are a few solids and stripes and dots that I consistently reach for.

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In what year(s) was Brooks selling its oxfords for $29.50?

In what year(s) was Brooks selling its oxfords for $24?