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C.1930s Beverly fedora
This is a very rare example of the era. This hat was recently found inside a store that closed many years ago. Hidden for all these years, this is the closest you can get to being one of the first true wearers of a hat from the golden era. I have never worn...
You should share some examples of your creations! I'm sure many of here would enjoy seeing what you are working on, and what you have made. The lounge is a treasure trove of hat information, from modern day to the 1920s and more, you can get lost in this place for hours. Sadly, many of the older...
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I have seen the method used by various hatters, sadly, none are coming to mind (my memory is horrible with names). I believe it to be done to burn off the extra felt during finishing to achieve a better finish. If one has seen hair burn, it shrinks from the flame, so I assume doing...
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c.1930s Styles Distinctive
Tan heather mix felt. The mix consists of brown. and lighter tan on a tan base. the hatband is a very nice shade of brown.
Slight moth nibbles to underside of brim and the rear of the crown. the felt treatment makes them hard to see unless one is...
Some mink oil got onto it while I was treating the sweatband, thanks to an unsteady hand. Wasn't much but the felt absorbed it almost instantly. Been thinking of doing a gas bath on a few, and this is one that could use it.
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1930s Stetson Fedora w/ original box
This hat is brown in color, but depending on the lighting, it takes on a mauve color. the...
only ones I would maybe be interested in moving are the house of duros or the sulka. they are sweet, but super long haha
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c.1940s Stetson "Royal Stetson"
Light tan felt, tan hat band, slightly lighter tan brim binding
Beautiful example from the era.
The sweatband is extremely malleable and supple. No popped stitches
Very slight pinprick moth nibbles
Tagged 7 1/4
Brim: 2 3/4"
Open Crown: 5 3/4"
Circumference...
Now my mind is workin', thanks B! I sold all my C&Ks, so having one back into the rotation was a high priority, and this is probably the nicest one I've owned
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