I've got 3 of my late Father's hats. I hope to wear them, but I'm not a hat guy
I remember my father having a reps job in the mid 50s. He was required to wear a company issue trilby.
The instruction was you opened the door, walked purposefully into the shop.
Raised your hat a proffered your business card.
At the same time closing the door behind you and carrying your samples case.
Watching him rehearsing this charade made me realise at the age of 5 that he was prepared to put up with a lot of shoot to feed his family.
His employer was a sweet firm and quite a lot got recycled.
Anyone remember Jersey Caramels, Chinese Figs and Lookies.
Sweets were not mouldy they were " out of condition"