I have a major interest in vintage formal attire (Victorian, Edwardian) - particularly the 3-inch (8 cm) high, stiff, detachable collar styles from the 1890s, morning attire, full dress (white tie), tuxedos and 3-piece suits. I'm partial to vests/waistcoats with lapels.

History, antiques (men's formal clothing, toys, children's books, old washing machines!), architecture, fashion history (particularly men's formal clothing from 1885-1915), traveling, cooking/baking and entertaining, art, gardening (horticulture and arboriculture), camping, music (classical, jazz, pop, opera), airline/airplane stuff, French language (not fluent, but capable), England and English history, American history, and ... oh, did I mention formal wear?

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