full issue at https://archive.org/details/colliersmagazine ‘[A. Thomas Hall] was born on. February 23, 1908, in Chicago, Illinois and died May 13, 1965 in Oak Park, Illinois. Hall worked primarily in Chicago and Oak Park, Illinois as an illustrator, and was best known for men's fashion illustrations. His work appeared in True magazine (1950's), and Sports Afield magazine (1950's). …’ - https://www.askart.com/artist/Tom_Hall/11008612/Tom_Hall.aspx

#OTD in 1949
‘The difference between an ordinary suit and a really good suit cannot always be seen in the fitting room mirror. …’’
Illustration by Tom Hall (1908-1965)
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Hart Schaffner & Marx
*Collier’s*, Aug. 27, 1949
#mensfashion #HartSchaffnerMarx #1940s #railroadstation