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The School of Hard Knox
Thanks Jack, To narrow down the dates a little. I checked on Eastman Bros and Bancroft in Portland, ME. They were a very important Dry Goods / Department Store established in 1865 and closing during the depression. A ladies Riding Hat is an interesting observation. It has that feel. The top...- Jerry Probst
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The School of Hard Knox
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The School of Hard Knox
Front to back = 8 1/4 Side to side = 6 1/2 Crown height = 4 1/4 Brim = 2 3/4 BTW I passed on two other Tophats. One was a silk foldable opera hat. It had some lining and other issues but was in generally very good condition for $60. The other was also in very good shape but was very small...- Jerry Probst
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The School of Hard Knox
Here are some more photos. The lining is a two piece satin. One part is the black oval lining containing the label underneath the top. The other piece is a sewn "tube" that fits around the inside. This second part is lined with either a cotton or wool batting (probably wool). It is sewn to...- Jerry Probst
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The School of Hard Knox
Hi, I was hoping some of you "Old Hats" might be able to help me identify and date this wonderful Knox estate sale find. Please don't ask how much it cost. I hope to be a respected member of Fedora Lounge and jealousy and hatred won't help my reputation. lol:) First, does anybody recognize...- Jerry Probst
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The Resistol Roundup
Well, I'm having second thoughts ... lol. My initial response was based on the font used in the liner. The angular letters and those odd shaped angular "Os" reminded me of Arts and Crafts fonts that were too old fashioned to be used after the war. But, on further searching I found those "Os"...- Jerry Probst
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The Resistol Roundup
Check this out. It''s a Garland Texas Landmark Society piece on Byer Rolnick. In it it discusses Harry ROlnick's close association with Warner Brothers Films. Each Season Warner Brothers was given first look at the Resistol line for that year. The hats were first seen by the public, as worn...- Jerry Probst
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The Resistol Roundup
Thanks for your advice on the liner. My sense, based on the liner design, like I said, is pre-WWII. I'm thinking late 30s. I've seen this liner inside what look to be Stratoliner knock offs. What do you think?- Jerry Probst
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The Resistol Roundup
I found this Resistol Kitten Fifteen complete with a Cavanagh Edge and wind trolly today in an estate sale. This is the second one I've found, and, happily, unlike the first, it's my size. The hat body, edge, finish, and ribbon are perfect. The only condition problems are some discoloration of...- Jerry Probst
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HAT ADORNMENTS: ribbons, bows, pins, pugs, leather, etc.
Yes, but think of all the opportunities to say "Hey! Don't bug me, Man!" :)- Jerry Probst
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HAT ADORNMENTS: ribbons, bows, pins, pugs, leather, etc.
That will get attention. :)- Jerry Probst
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HAT ADORNMENTS: ribbons, bows, pins, pugs, leather, etc.
Thank you. My intent is not vintage hats, but on every day hat wearing crowd. Here's another idea. The fly is attached with a straight pin through the ribbon not with a barbed hook as worn on fishing hats. What do you think?- Jerry Probst
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HAT ADORNMENTS: ribbons, bows, pins, pugs, leather, etc.
Redfokker, Thanks, for the photos. I like all of your pin ideas. I don't know if you saw the photos I posted in this thread last week, but I wonder, what you think of my ideas of adapting coins, old jewelry, buttons and other found objects as hat pins? I know they aren't traditional pins...- Jerry Probst
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HAT ADORNMENTS: ribbons, bows, pins, pugs, leather, etc.
How do you attach one to your hat? Does the pin pierce the ribbon/bow or do you slip it in behind the ribbon? Please post a picture if you can.- Jerry Probst
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HAT ADORNMENTS: ribbons, bows, pins, pugs, leather, etc.
I have an idea to create something different. I'm tired of the boring out-of-the-box hat pins most people wear on their hats. They're cheap, they're plastic, they're mass produced, many contain corporate logos and *worst of all* they're dull! I've been fooling around with some out-of-the-box...- Jerry Probst
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Ask a question, get an answer
I watched this discussion again ... sorry, I though there was more men's fashion discussions from Boardwalk Empire. You have to wait for the last 10 minutes or so.- Jerry Probst
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Sounds like a worth pastime to me. ;) Boardwalk Empire was a historically well researched show. Six years ago, The Brooklyn Museum of Art curated a wonderful exhibition entitled "Youth and Beauty: Art of the American Twenties" which I saw at the Dallas Museum of Art. Here is a fashon...- Jerry Probst
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No, but that's a great idea. Good to know!- Jerry Probst
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Yeah, I feel like a screaming little kid over some really small stains. They are hardly noticeable, but the hat is immaculately white and any discoloration is visible. Coincidentally, I have a new ribbon ordered. I think when it arrives, I'll tackle the stains again. What do you think of the...- Jerry Probst
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As I said, this was the first time I have worn this hat in the heat. The discoloration is mostly along the stitching and is completely hidden by the ribbon. As I look at it tonight, I think last night's cleaning had some success, but you can still see the affected straw in the photo.- Jerry Probst
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