Vintage Smoking from LIFE

I found these great images of smokers from the 1940’s – 1960’s in the LIFE archive. We all know about the health issues associated with smoking, but these images make smoking look really cool!

At Keens Steakhouse

Smoking tie from my Fall 2009 collection. Made by hand in New York City.

Antique Meerschaum Pipes

I found these beautiful hand carved antique meerschaum pipes on Ebay and Google Images.  I love all of the detail in these carvings.

Boxer

Lida & the Swan

Elephant

Dogs

By S. Yanik - Devil & Skull

This one dates to 1867

Lion Head

Woman from France