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Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
YES, you will find it a fun experience....AND I cannot wait to see the "care"sheet I think I spied in the box!!!!! COOL that that is still with the hat!!!!! AND we will expect a "Side by Side Comparison" dissertation!!!;) -
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From our favorite:rolleyes: Wikipedia.......but I do believe it is essentially correct. Carroting Invented in the mid 17th century and used until the mid-20th centuries, a process called "carroting" was used in the manufacture of good quality felt for making men's hats. Beaver, rabbit or hare... -
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While it may have been additionally used to separate the less desirable "guard" Hair from shorter softer fill hair, tI believe the main use of Mercury was facilitate the separation of all the hair from the Pelt (actual skin) of the animal. I know its use was much in decline prior to (and... -
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Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
Yes, you can get them to look good for a short time.....but I have found wearing is another matter...........in particular I have a vintage "Kerchief Weight" that looks and feels awesome, really really awesome!!!! BUT, completely changes every time you put it on or take it off...both the crown... -
Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
I simply love the idea of these hats but, have found I am not too much of a fan.....they just will not keep a shape.....they look like rags or those 18th century mop caps the women wore......sizing is a must if you want to actually wear them. -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
YES for sure I will like this one again!!!! Good save!!!! -
The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
WOW, as Joe said it IS a head turner!!!! WOW!!!! -
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I too have many modern Stetsons that I like a lot, and especially for everyday wear, and as you say, they also "suit me just fine for wearing everyday." AND if you were to see and feel some of those Stetson hats from the early 70's just after the sellout that I was referring to.....you would... -
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I IS chalk......Those are production control and/or lot numbers for the felt/hat body. The secret is not for us but known just to the manufacturer......They would tell us but.........well..... you know the rest!!!!!! -
The Dobbs Diner...
Yes.....really, really nice!!!!!! And a Twenty Too!!!! -
What hat are you waiting for today?
For BOTH OF YOU!!!!!! Now I want as well!!!!!!! -
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Somebody on here once said the "Royal" was Dryer Lint.........I thought that, with the addition a few mouse/rat hair shavings thrown in for the "domestic" part....... I do know by 1971 when Stetson was sold and for a few years after, it and the Royal Deluxe is pretty crappy stuff for some... -
The Bowler or Derby Hat
I picked this up in a "thriftique" mall. Of course not my size but is a cool shape!!!!!! YES, it is reverse tapered!!!!! I would guess 1920 or so.....PROBABLY had a tip label but not sure with the venting.... Was obviously worn but in good shape really!!!! AND it Looks cool hanging in my... -
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The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
WELCOME and NICE way to start!!! Other than to say pretty much any Borsalino is a good hat, I will let others with more knowledge let you know about that particular Borsa.... -
Hatbox Homage
I WILL say that as I collect the boxes as well as the hats I will often place the correct hat for the box (or use the correct box for the hat;)) when storing many of my hats. I will also say of all my hats (vintage pre-1965), that I have perhaps only 6 or 7 that may indeed be with their...
