tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369519054620493278.post2002310160269448831..comments2023-05-27T16:19:09.069-04:00Comments on Reflections From the Fence: Leonard Trumbo's Tie Do DahsCarolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11754623831815018924noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369519054620493278.post-7167864968137687702016-03-05T13:04:20.310-05:002016-03-05T13:04:20.310-05:00Thanks Jo. Interesting about your partner's t...Thanks Jo. Interesting about your partner's thoughts on the Ford do dah. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11754623831815018924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369519054620493278.post-11816825493725292992016-03-05T12:48:52.741-05:002016-03-05T12:48:52.741-05:00I asked my partner about these (he's in the je...I asked my partner about these (he's in the jewellery trade) and he reckons that the silvery one has what is called a "retainer" which would be popped through one of the shirt buttonholes to stop the tie dangling if you leaned over. The Ford medal looks like it was mean to be on show. I have some garage memorabilia from my grandfather's days in the motor trade - most notable a powder compact with the MG logo and cufflinks enamelled with "Riley". These were lovely to see, Carol :-)Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04360272405643318813noreply@blogger.com