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Bob Roberts

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milford ct
Rabbit fur felt, 7 1/8", goat leather sweatband. Hand stitched assembly (can't afford a good sewing machines). Crown height 6,4 inch, intended to make a tall bowler. Fits very comfortably. Anything else, ask away!...oh..made in Sweden :)
I like the way yout blocked the crown. Who manufactured the hat body?
 

Willebe

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Kentucky
I'm 99% certain the Campdraft in Bluegrass Green is exclusive to Everything Australian; I don't think it's available in the Deluxe/Heritage Quality felt.
Thanks. I was starting to think that way after searching the web. After I hear about people having return issues with EA, I am not sure I will order from them. I am still thinking it over.

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crawlinkingsnake

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Location
West Virginia
Not a NEW hat. But a new find! Had showed my great-grandfathers Dobbs before. Found in a closet few years ago. Now recently discovered a photo of him actually wearing this same hat. William E. (Pop) Simonton always dressed to look his best. After retiring as a freight agent from the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, this was probably the last hat he ever purchased. From Sterns Brothers Dept Store in Parkersburg, WV.
July 004.jpg July 007.jpg

William Earl Simonton 001.jpg
 

Michael A

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JC Penney's Marathon Custom Quality
IMG_4665 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_4656 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_4655 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Blue and grey heather felt, 1" grosgrain ribbon, around 5 3/4" open crown, 2 5/8" bound brim
IMG_4659 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_4660 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_4662 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
No tip protector, sweat barrier behind the band. Haven't looked for any hidden tags.
IMG_4657 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_4654 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_4647 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
As usual, any clues to age or where it fit on the quality hierarchy are much appreciated.

Michael
 

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