What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[VoodooSan]

No model on this Bosalino, but I think it's an older one based on tags and logo.

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Winner winner chicken dinner!!!!!!! Gorgeous, Don!!!!

 

[Blare]

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Great looking Strat, Perry.

 

[Blare]

Soft brown hats unite! Yours looks a lot like my new Thoroughbred...even down to the gold liner and braided hatband! Must be the style of the week! View attachment 687145 View attachment 687146 View attachment 687147 View attachment 687148

When I was first scrolling and saw the hat… I thought it was yours for a moment.

 

[Blare]

Rousellet heather felt.

The sign of having too many hats is when you re-discover one like this in the collection and think, why haven't I worn this for three years?

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Looks super soft.. and great match to that coat.

 

[Blare]

No model on this Bosalino, but I think it's an older one based on tags and logo.

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Very nice, Don.

 

[Blare]

1930s/40s Merrimac Hat Corp for J.C. Penney Co. Inc.

It may be 100% wool felt.. however it seems wool of this era is a whole different breed to wool felts we are used to seeing from later on. While the hand is a bit more rough to the touch than fur. The felt is very thin, sturdy and held a very tight crease.

 

[VoodooSan]

1930s/40s Merrimac Hat Corp for J.C. Penney Co. Inc.

It may be 100% wool felt.. however it seems wool of this era is a whole different breed to wool felts we are used to seeing from later on. While the hand is a bit more rough to the touch than fur. The felt is very thin, sturdy and held a very tight crease.

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DAAAAAAAAAYUM!!!! That is a PHENOMENAL looking hat, Joe. You're right; that's definitely a cut above what we tend to imagine when "wool felt hats" are mentioned. I'm jealous!!!

 

[Fedora Frank]

No model on this Bosalino, but I think it's an older one based on tags and logo.

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That’s a really nice lid,well done sir!

 

[Fedora Frank]

1930s/40s Merrimac Hat Corp for J.C. Penney Co. Inc.

It may be 100% wool felt.. however it seems wool of this era is a whole different breed to wool felts we are used to seeing from later on. While the hand is a bit more rough to the touch than fur. The felt is very thin, sturdy and held a very tight crease.

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That hat is in really good shape, very nice my friend!

 

[rogueclimber]

My Borsalino Bogart Cut 1

 

[Mighty44]

1930s/40s Merrimac Hat Corp for J.C. Penney Co. Inc.

It may be 100% wool felt.. however it seems wool of this era is a whole different breed to wool felts we are used to seeing from later on. While the hand is a bit more rough to the touch than fur. The felt is very thin, sturdy and held a very tight crease.

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Great looking hat!

 

[RickP]

Bit foggy, scattered rain and waiting for the thunderstorms to fire up in a bit. Thought it was a good day for something a bit less dreary. This little orangey and green Stetson was one of my first "sad mutt rescues" and has always been one of my favorites. Actually a good fit with one of the recent new Paradise Found shirts.

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

RDOR for some early morning errands.

Happy weekend friends!

 

[DonR]

Good day gents. Going with a Bosalino Trionfo Debrosan in Biber color.

 

[Blare]

RDOR for some early morning errands.

Happy weekend friends!
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Looking good Nathan.

 

[Blare]

Good day gents. Going with a Bosalino Trionfo Debrosan in Biber color.

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Nice one!

 

[Blare]

DAAAAAAAAAYUM!!!! That is a PHENOMENAL looking hat, Joe. You're right; that's definitely a cut above what we tend to imagine when "wool felt hats" are mentioned. I'm jealous!!!

Thanks Mark. Certainly these were discount offerings in the 30s and 40s. I imagine one could walk into JC Penny store and pick one up for a couple bucks. it is interesting that there are so few that survive today.

That hat is in really good shape, very nice my friend!

Thank you Frank. I hope you are doing well.

Great looking hat!

Thanks David.

 

[RickP]

RDOR for some early morning errands.

Happy weekend friends!
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Happy weekend back to ya! Got all my morning errands and coffee finish and got home right as the heavy rain started.... this may be a good day to kick back and take a long nap lol

 

[Rollin Rains]

1930s/40s Merrimac Hat Corp for J.C. Penney Co. Inc.

It may be 100% wool felt.. however it seems wool of this era is a whole different breed to wool felts we are used to seeing from later on. While the hand is a bit more rough to the touch than fur. The felt is very thin, sturdy and held a very tight crease.

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Thanks for posting this one Joe.
A while back I found a vintage hat at local antique shop that was labeled 100 percent wool and the quality was outstanding (I wish I could remember the name of the maker). The pouncing was so well done that I found it hard to believe it was wool. I didn't purchase it because it was too small, but I have been keeping an eye out for others since. My thought is, I'd be afraid to buy one online without actually putting my hands on it first. But if I can hold it and feel the craftsmanship, I'd like to have a few in my collection if only for times when I know it won't be exposed to rain.
Great hat!!!

 

[Rollin Rains]

Bit foggy, scattered rain and waiting for the thunderstorms to fire up in a bit. Thought it was a good day for something a bit less dreary. This little orangey and green Stetson was one of my first "sad mutt rescues" and has always been one of my favorites. Actually a good fit with one of the recent new Paradise Found shirts.

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Great restoration Rick!!!
One of my favorites that I've seen you post. And it looks like it was made for that shirt!