I checked out of a couple of the links to the 30s Bean catalogs on this site, and I'm starting to believe the dates on these.
Here's another one of the dark brown duck bags that just sold.
Go into the other one and click "edit" at the bottom of your post (by reply, etc).
Click "go advanced" and it should give you an option to delete the post. (actually, I'm not sure you need the "go advanced part" - delete seems to be an option within "edit")
Agreed. They named a vintage shop in Cleveland as one of the best in the Country while it was changing ownership. At the time, it was absolutely terrible.
It's a model, and was specifically marked. I can't seem to find a liner/sweat shot, though I'm pretty sure I've got one.
sticker from the box
41 ad
from this thread
Here we go. from one of Dinerman's blogs (found by Google)
It's almost certainly the store where the hat was sold, and...
I've found a fair number of 7 1/2s at antique stores and malls. They're not out there every time, but I can find them now and then.
My favorite place for hats, if it's still open, is around two hours from here, so I've only been there a few times. From those trips, I've probably netted five...
Persons who happen to be, by nature or by choice, displaying traits that are other than those generally and traditionally deemed, whether correctly or incorrectly, to be biologically or socially of the male sex
in hats (of styles that are often difficult to define).
:)
I received my cap from Viper Man today and couldn't be more pleased. The leather sweat is far thicker and softer than I had expected, the details are fantastic, and the fit is right on for my 7 1/2 melon. VM is a great guy and a fantastic seller.
Happy customer bump.
If you're worried about shrinkage, get a stretcher. Blocking is a bit more involved. You can find vintage tools on ebay every now and then. New tools can be found on ebay, etsy, and the web - mostly by the same guy(s?).
They don't have to be perfectly round, but it's the telescopic crown that makes for the pie. There are a few in the pork pie thread that look more like shallow versions of various fedora creases, but that's just opinion.
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