I have an obscure and distinct memory from my childhood in the 1960s - but I can't find anyone, even people my own age range - who can validate it so maybe someone here can.
In our extended family, several older male members played string instruments - guitar, fiddle, mandolin, etc. They performed at square dances.
I have distinct memories of dance parties being held in my aunt and uncles' big old Victorian farm house.
These male members would arrive in dark colored pants, white collared long sleeved cotton shirts - with dark arm bands or arm gaitors? these bands appeared to keep the sleeves tight and out of the way of the instrument.?
I haven't been able to find a photo anywhere of a musician wearing this kind of arm wear.
If anyone knows what I am referring to - please let me know?
In our extended family, several older male members played string instruments - guitar, fiddle, mandolin, etc. They performed at square dances.
I have distinct memories of dance parties being held in my aunt and uncles' big old Victorian farm house.
These male members would arrive in dark colored pants, white collared long sleeved cotton shirts - with dark arm bands or arm gaitors? these bands appeared to keep the sleeves tight and out of the way of the instrument.?
I haven't been able to find a photo anywhere of a musician wearing this kind of arm wear.
If anyone knows what I am referring to - please let me know?