A Well Dressed 19th Century Gadabout

I received this in my Inbox this morning, and thought I'd share it here.

According to the article, Evander Berry Wall (aka "King of the Dudes") owned 500 pairs of pants, 5000 ties, changed his clothing six times a day, and ...

“... wore waistcoats that dazzled the eye. He wore violet spats. His spread-eagle collars and startling cravats kept New Yorkers agog ...”

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The full article is HERE.
 
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