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Winfields--has anyone heard of them?
Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 5:39 pm
by General Koskov
On eBay, I have come across several lots of black bowties, made for officers in the British armed forces in 1952, by a company named 'Winfields'.
I cannot find any information on this company, and I am wondering if anyone here has heard of them, or can attest to the quality of their products, especially bowties.
Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 6:18 pm
by Percy.Trimmer
Winfield was (is?) the own-brand label of Woolworth's. It was the middle name of the founder Frank Winfield Woolworth.
You might not want to admit to owning anything with that label, although I seem to remember the quality was acceptable given what little you paid.
Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 12:37 am
by Marabunta
Woolworth heiress Barbara Hutton, named her pink brick, Georgian style London mansion, Winfield House. Served as the residence for America's Ambassador to Great Britain.
Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 3:22 pm
by The Doctor
Edward Sexton made the suits, for the male parts and the gossip columist, Elsa Maxwell, Miriam Margolyes; in the film Poor little rich girl. Barbara Hutton was played by Farrah Fawcett-Majors.
I also remember Gregory Peck’s son, played one of her husbands.