Memorial day

The last Monday of May we commemorate U.S. soldiers who died while in the military service. In the Netherlands it's the 65th year we honor those who fought in WWII to liberate Europe.

Indian Motorcycle

No comment necessary right?

Faded wall painting

This wall painting proves that not only boots, denim and men look better over time.

ROY denim

Check out this guy. His own workshop full of machinery for denim fabrication. Cool video and nice website too. Want a pair of custom denims? Go to roydenim.com. (via ONEEIGHTNINE)

Enjoy a flea market

My dad used to take my brother and I to Dutch flea markets. He had the time of his life browsing for old books and records. I must admit we did not share the pleasure, but times have changed and even I got infected with the flea market syndrome. Must follow blog A Continuous Lean has posted a series of great posts about his visit(s) to the flea market in Brimfield. If you share the love for vintage stuff, you can go here to appreciate the images.

Railroad Watch

American watch company Hamilton, founded in 1892 and well-known for its railroad watches, has collaborated with Japanese brand Neighborhood to create this timepiece. A very nice collab, simple design does the trick for me. (more pics on SLAMXHYPE)

For people who work

Beautiful advertisement made by Norman Rockwell for Red Wing Shoes. The Postman shoe is also a handsome - but functional - example of footwear craftsmanship. Stay tuned for a closer look..(image via redwing1905)

Suiting up

Why not wear a suit when supplying the goods?

Menlo Leather Jacket

Dirty leather jacket, that is what this is. This is definitely on my hitlist. Not cheap, but I can appreciate the worn in look of this Levi's Vintage Jacket. Available at Roden Gray. Thanks to Mister Crew for the link.

Riley Creek

Dirty job in the old days. US Forest Service at work at Riley Creek, Wisconsin. (1938)

American Flags

If you know a bit about the history of the "Old Glory", it is not hard to comprehend that Americans are proud of their flag. This book provides some nice background info.

Bar Shampoo

After a hard day of work, this will get your scalp clean. Nice packaging too.. (via Selectism)

Silver Hip Flask

Amazing vintage hip flask made of silver and leather. Where is my whiskey darling? (via Indian Summer Vintage)

Manliness

Ever climbed a mountain? You should.

Babbitt Mine

From the LIFE archives: Men preparing holes for dynamite blasting under very harsh conditions at Babbitt taconite mine. (Francis Miller, 1953)

Filson Wool Packer Coat

A bit early, but I am almost ready for Christmas with this coat.

Denim Demon Japan

This new Denim Demon Japan rocks. Great natural look. More pics on on DD Blog.

Beamwork

Keep your nose to the grindstone

Steaming Yard

This is such a cool photograph from the LIFE Archives taken by Stan Wayman. It looks like these guys just came back from hell.

Lasting Department

Ready for work at the lasting department at the Red Wing Shoe Company.

Mercedes Benz 280 GE

Who is joining me to the beach?

Breakfast

Almost ready for work...

Custom Hide

Full-grain leather, solid brass buckles, 15 " high and 12" across. Made in the USA and comes with lifetime guarantee.. This backpack is synonymous with endurance..

Shoe Store

I would almost say this is what a shoe store should look like. Of course that's not true, but nevertheless I find these kinds of pictures breathtaking. It is actually a shoe store in the 1940's in Mount Victory, Ohio.

Band of Loggers

You just know that no army can stop these men...

Old Style Cash Register

Get me one of these cash registers and I would seriously consider selling canned food with beautifully designed labels myself...

Cherokee

A crazy picture from the LIFE archives: a Cherokee Indian called Rod Redwing doing "border-shift" for a multiple exposure picture. June 1956 by Ralph Crane.