[LargeFormat] Large Format Photographers Vest

[Clive Warren]

At 07:06 02/07/01 +0800, Stein wrote:
>Dear Ted,
>
>      I own several photographer's vests including the one with the gold
>watch chain that runs across from one pocket to the other. I wear it under
>my black broadcloth frock coat and the two side pockets of the frock coat
>are perfect for carrying film holders. Unexposed on the right and exposed on
>the left - dark, safe, and conveniently out of the way. I also carry a Civil
>War Union canvas haversack slung over one shoulder that can carry the folded
>field camera as well as the lens and the focusing cloth, leaving the
>shoulder free for the tripod. There is also room in there for a small flask
>of whiskey and a pie wrapped in a large handkerchief.
>
>  If summertime seems too hot for the black broadcloth, Dixie Gun Works sells
>a great linen dust coat that makes you look like Matthew Brady. Remember
>that a gentleman photographer always wears a waistcoat and a tie.
>
>      Uncle Dick

Uncle Dick,

We need to see a photo of you in your gentleman's dress so that we have 
some visual cues as to how far removed we are from perfection ;-)

Cheers,
             Clive