“The March [1932] number [of the Improvement Era] contains what I consider to be my best photograph. It is the one in my hiking clothing. I always feel at home when I am in the mountains in my old clothes.”
— George Albert Smith, 3 May 1932, to a friend in London
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Very Indiana Jones I would say. I’ve seen many pictures of President Smith in similar attire and he does look relaxed and at ease.
I have never thought to wear a necktie hiking. But it does somehow seem fitting with that outfit.
The tie reflects formal outdoor activities as apposed to casual activities. Its the commitment level.
Those boots! Looks like he’ll be fine if there’s deep snow or mud on the trails in March. Now I want to spend some time in the mountains too…
@Left Field: It reminds me of an old family picture I have from this era with various family members enjoying a picnic in the mountains, with the men dressed in suits and ties.
And I have trouble getting my son’s to wear ties on Sundays.
I think the stock/cravat/necktie descended from the Fox Hunting tradition of tying a white bandage artfully about one’s neck so as to have it handy in the likely even of an accident. But the point of a necktie is to hold the space without having any actual function.
It has a 1930s scout uniform vibe. But a scout uniform of that era would’ve had a campaign hat and a neckerchief instead of a tie. But perhaps scout leaders might have worn a tie. Currently, scouters can wear a necktie with the uniform for more formal occasions. I think I have seen this photograph before, and without looking closely thought it was a uniform. GAS was a prominent scouter.