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OTHER THAN eBAY Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
Something about that hat does not look right, not the least of which is Truman liked the 7XCB.......and liked to crease his own.....when you look at the hat Jack posted.....the differances are even more obvious. And that box....the presidential seal seems new in comparison to the aging on the... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
As it should be..........;) Happy Birthday JBS! -
OTHER THAN eBAY Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
Well....well,......I MAY hold my breath that indeed WILL be a 7 1/2....but the kind of 7 1/2 that will not fit you but indeed will fit me!:oops::rolleyes:;) -
Derby, Western, Fedora...a Venerable Legend, THE Stetson 3X...BEFORE 1970!!!!
A later 50's 3X Fedora......when these began again in a dress weight felt (as part of the fedora line in the very early 50's) they were $15 fedoras and included a "Mode Edge" (a type of felted or "Cavanaugh Edge") and a wind-cord......medallion in the liner tip was a simple 3X roundel in gold... -
HATTERS, CLEANERS, AND DYERS!!!!!
Are we ready for summer??? Circa 1950 postcard. Interesting in that the hatter simply addressed it with no comment.....they let the ad do the talking. -
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The STETSON WAY, Advertising and ephemera of the Golden Era
Do you have your summer Stetson??? Circa 1950....... -
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Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
It's not....people have caught him (and I saw it myself when someone here posted) selling hats he got from the goodwill auction site as "dad's Collection".....even using their (goodwill's) posted pictures:mad:.....though he seems to now use just his own pictures...probebly got caught and a... -
Jiffy Hat Steamer
Distilled white vinegar works wonders for removing mineral deposits in streamers (and coffee makers and glasswear). Often hardware stores carry a "strong" cleaning white vinegar for very reasonable prices...... -
What is your favorite hat crease?
As a bump, here is the latest "wonky" crease for a project hat.....hat was re-blocked and re-flanged then I had to add a new ribbon (did not have to replace the binding) off setting the bow towards the rear. Then went to work on the crease......I THINK I am done now.....the front pinches are... -
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Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
Yes...this guy bugs me a LOT.....he also exaggerates the type and age of the hats....lately EVERY hat has been a "Fifteen".....I really don't understand how Ebay lets him get away with it (even uses key words which you are not supposed to do anymore).....must have some secret pull somewhere....... -
Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
Probably will see them re-listed as more of "dads collection"........,.:oops: -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Not sure which I like better...the hat or the mushrooms......at least I now know whic hat to wear a hunting..... -
Show us your TIES
This one spoke to me...hand woven awesome dark rich color. Love that edge finish.... Closeup of the weave....- M Hatman
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HATTERS, CLEANERS, AND DYERS!!!!!
Postmarked 1941....note the hand written message from the hatter..... -
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The STETSON WAY, Advertising and ephemera of the Golden Era
Postmarked 1941....Americas FAVORITE hat!!!!;) -
Playboys on Parade!
Apparently in 1941 Two MILLION Four HUNDRED THOUSAND men had a playboy!!!! AND it was AMERICAS FAVORITE HAT!!!!;) -
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The STETSON WAY, Advertising and ephemera of the Golden Era
Blotter, Circa 1925. -
Western, anyone?
Here is a copy of the 1951 ad (from my 3x thread here: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/derby-western-fedora-a-venerable-legend-the-stetson-3x-before-1970.94192/page-7) showing the Longhorn....It was a $20 hat!!!! I don't think Stetson had any other 6 cord with those dimensions and a...
