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    This fedora is similar to a Panama. It may be unique in that it has an essentially radial weave. This means that it can’t be remolded – it doesn’t “drape” like bias-ply fabric. The fiber does not resemble Carludovica palmata, the material used for true Panama hats. It may be a tansui, made in...
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    Thanks, A.C. Yesterday the site did not show icons such as the one for insert image. Today it does. The fedora lounge site was not functioning for me, (no icons, no black background) possibly because I was a new member.
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    Unidentified Fiber Fedora I have a finely woven (1mm between fibers) fedora with a 4” crown and a 3” brim. It is not a Panama hat – the material seems to be different and so is the weave: radial and circular fibers rather than similar sets spiraling out in opposite directions. Perhaps it is a...
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    Unidentified Sun Helmet I have a military-style sun hat. The outer surface seems to be fine sand-colored cotton applied with six radial seams. It has a pugaree of the same fabric applied in 7 layers. The topknot is missing. The brim is 2-1/4” at the sides, 2-5/8” front and back, edged with a ¼”...

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