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...Irish-American classic. He lived with Grandmom in a row house in Nicetown, on 15th Street, a short walk from the busy corner of Broad Street and Hunting Park. Every night when he was working the night shift, he'd head off to the plant wearing a peacoat and a cap. He could have been leaving for an evening in County Cork...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Philly Politicos Kick it Old-School | 4/10/2008 | See Source »

...Britain in which those captured at sea would have just given name, rank and number; would only have been men; would have done no more in captivity than suck on a pipe while dressed in a peacoat; would have just muttered, "Hello sir, glad to be back," when released, was not in most ways a better place than the insanely meritocratic, undeferential, deinstitutionalized Britain that Thatcher and Princess Diana unleashed. Every so often, however, Britons should be allowed to look back at that older nation - and mourn its passing...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Conduct Unbecoming | 4/12/2007 | See Source »

...American Eagle Outfitters cropped peacoat ($119.50, at American Eagle Outfitters or ae.com...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Check It Out | 12/6/2006 | See Source »

...stop trip on the T, several local spots will provide tastier alternatives to HUDS meatloaf. In an effort to discourage the bah humbugs of wintry weather, FM has braved the elements to give you the low-down on affordable comfort food in the area. Button up your peacoat and get moving...

Author: By Aidan E. Tait, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Missing Mama’s Cookin’ | 12/9/2004 | See Source »

...pocket bulges on tight-jeaned strangers often run deeper than the stray T token or crumpled CVS receipt. Beneath those Diesels lies a hidden world of obscure interests and untapped dreams. In seven pocket excavations, FM hands stray to grab what lurks within the lint in the peacoat of the passerby...

Author: By Nina O. Yuen, | Title: Fifteen Minutes: Wallets? Lip Balm? Oh, the Humanity! | 4/27/2000 | See Source »

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