Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
I am glad that you have not taken exception to my question. However, you have certainly succeeded in getting my imagination going, if nothing else!
Well, it may not surprise you at this point to note I particularly love studying how inventive these victorians could be with their doodads! I've read many a patent regarding shirt studs, braces & other creative mechanisms to make life easier. Especially false bib front shirts & pretied ties--the edwardians loved those!

Especially full dress (white tie) has had the most "tech" incorporated into it!

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Only today I came across an old white tie vest, backless model, that had a buttonhole behind the right pocket only--left my head scratching! Maybe i'll find an answer! The obvious answer would seem to be for the pocket watch chain, but I cannot imagine what the watch would be doing on the other side!