Okay, this is going back to Tuesday (I'm a little behind) but I can't get enough of this Dobbs, Harv! Thin ribbon with felted edge (guild edge in Dobbs speak, I think?). Why isn't this combo more common? You're lucky to have this and many other great hats
Now on ebay;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Stetson-Fedora-Hat-Excellent-Quality-size-7-1-2-/201872018825?hash=item2f00828d89:g:v9kAAOSw2gxY2~3J
The Lounge "buy it now" is no longer available
Now an active ebay listing;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Stetson-Whippet-Fedora-Hat-size-7-1-2-/201871727852?hash=item2f007e1cec:g:Z8UAAOSwhQhY27sg
The Lounge "buy it now" of $500 is no longer available. I've listed it with a low starting bid so it could go for less, who knows?
To me it's a light brown or tan. Some might call it taupe.
Me too! If it was flawless and a bigger brim (most Whippets I've seen are 2 5/8 or 2 3/4 brims) it might fetch those crazy prices. I think the 2 1/2 brim hurts it's value. Of course I also have a near flawless Whippet with a bigger...
Thank you Fed and Red for the kind offers but, no! I'm in Pennsyltuckey now and went crazy loading up on artilary (and a child at my age scares the heck out of me!). The Glock is an especially nice offer but like Fruno, I'm curious to see what it goes for on the bay. I'm going to start it lower...
Still available, I will be putting it on ebay probably Wednesday this "buy it now" price will be gone and it sells for what it sells for. I'll post the listing here when that happens
Thanks, you know this game as well as anyone. I may be asking too much here but judging by recent ebay sales and the scarcity of hats in this size, maybe not.
Yes, Alan has some beauties! I've got 3 of the vintage myself
brims on these are 2 5/8, 2 7/8 and 2 3/4 respectively. The new Alessandrias I have are only 2 1/2
I waited years for these to come along then snagged these 3 withen 1 year of each other
What a pristine example of these beautiful vintage Borso's, Anthony!
Everybody should have one of these thinny-thin light hats. They are a delight to wear and are always out ready to go at a moments notice at my house. Think I'll wear mine tonight!
This is an ultra rare once in a lifetime hat!
The felt is flawless rich black. Molds to any shape like clay. The crown ribbon sharkgill (2 3/8 tall!) and sewn overwelt are perfect
The sweatband has some slight staining in front but is supple and has no signs of dry rot
This hat came with no...
Very nice with no obvious flaws, pretty close to a like new, unworn hat
This is a dated hat from the Stetson factory store Dec 18 1958
Crown is about 5 inches tall
Brim is about 2 inches (kind of hard to measure on these)
7 1/2 long oval-it is true to size and is a great fit if you tend toward...
Giving you guys first crack at this before it's off to ebay.
Vintage Stetson Whippet size 7 1/2
Not sure of the date on this one. I assume 50's? the price was $10.95 if that helps. No info/reorder sticker inside
Crown 5 1/2" open, about 5" as shaped
Brim-2 1/2"
$550 is no longer available as...
Thanks for all the kind words and likes!
Whippet Wednesday
A last hurrah for me and this hat. I'm going to be offering it and a few others in the classifieds. As much as I like the classic good looks of the Whippet I favor the thin ribbon and mid ribbons more these days.
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