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The hard-to-find or unusual Hat Circle
Hi Max, The sweatband is surely applied with a reed. The front is fabricated using Maclachlan's AirVac ventilation construction... same as in the Silver Beaver 50. -
The hard-to-find or unusual Hat Circle
A wise observation. With members coming and going over the years, our group is a mixture of members of different tenure and with that, a range of purpose, experience, hat knowledge and tastes. I remember having a cup of coffee with RLK once where he admitted to posting and bumping just to move... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
I haven't worn this jacket much during the last 50 years... always a challenge to find a good hat to wear with. Thanks to Keith Lo Bue, I've got some choices. -
Pre- 1940s Stetson dress hats.
Really great pick up Garrett with interesting details. Gold size tag, fixed wind cord button, stitched rear sweat seam, combined with the 1915 medal imprint. Some elements are useful in dating a hat, others not so much. Does the lacing appear to have been added after production by a hat shop... -
Ask a question, get an answer
Overstrikes like this appear from time to time... this one perhaps the result of a legal action by Knox (HCA) who registered the trademark for "moveo et proficio" in connection with hats before the turn of the 20th century. The milan body was probably imported - perhaps sold by a small jobber... -
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Thank you guys. These Borsalino thin ribbons gave up very little to their American cousins of the same era. I have a couple and they are among my favorite hats to wear. -
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Let's see your mechanical watches
A Gotham date-o-matic watch that belonged to my Dad. I remember being captivated by the moonphase display as a kid. A modest stainless watch with a swiss movement. My main wearer is out for service so I've been enjoying some watches that I've rarely worn. Might look for a nicer strap for this one.- alanfgag
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Collector or Consumer?
Two thumbs up on that appreciation, Steve. I've learned so much from you and others here. My collection of hats began quite a few years back when I misplaced a hat that I wore pretty much every day. It was a modern hat and I replaced it easily... but it dawned on me that perhaps I should buy a... -
What are the lightest vintage felt hats out there?
Great additions, Stefan...The winner and champion, so far... ;^) -
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What are the lightest vintage felt hats out there?
Right?... we were kids. Seems the Europeans have the trophy on light. The Borsalino Pocket Hat is remarkably light thanks to its grosgrain sweatband... though it does retain a full liner with paper crown protector. 65 grams: Just slightly heavier is this white Vimenet at 67 grams... -
What are the lightest vintage felt hats out there?
Bump @Garrett... looks like the Stetson feather weight is just a wee bit heavier than the Dobbs Hankachif. I have that one to my uncle some years back. -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Not a Hankachif challenger, but definitely light for a western style hat. -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Congratulations to your daughter and the family on her accomplishment. Wonderful to see San Marco with dry stones in the foreground. I hope Venice has weathered the flooding, now a forgotten disaster in a year of disasters. And last but not least, a remarkable hat of many colors. Outstanding! -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Thanks Perry, I remember that it has inspired you in the past. ;^) Many thanks for the kind words. It's a good early felt season wear at 2.8 ounces (79 grams). cheers, Alan -
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Stetson Sweat Stamps/ LOT XXXX
Hi Ross and all... after a few hundred posts on this research thread I am encouraged that the evidence continues to show a relationship between the LOTXXXX stamp numbers and a chronological history of production. We still don't know the meaning of the numbers- ie, is it hat production lots, or... -
French Hats and makers.
Detail of an early 20th century fancy western hat with silk rope and tassles. -
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Featherweight nutria fur western, LOT5XXX, c.1930. -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Very nice... reminds me of a Borsalino I know. Hope all is well!
