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  1. Lefty

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    here you go
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    Post New Hats Here!

    That's the common ebay misconception. They're gift hats. Some are plastic, some are felt, and I've even seen a few metal ones.
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    Simple answer: no, as to composition. It might be the then-new technique used by Stetson (though used by HCA prior to that) that resulted in springier felt (to compete with the Borso shortage during the war). Check out the last page of the vita-thread felt, where I post this theory, the patent...
  4. Lefty

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    The outfit is incredible and you wear it well. I particularly enjoyed the video and seeing how well the back is done, but what I really need to know is... where can I get those shoes. lol
  5. Lefty

    First Post, First question. Please make a suggestion on hat style and color for me.

    Brim goes out, crown goes up. Crease/bash/etc is the shape put into the crown and is sometimes accompanied by a front pinch.
  6. Lefty

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    great bowler, original box, 7 1/2 - not mine
  7. Lefty

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    80s to present is my guess.
  8. Lefty

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    +1.
  9. Lefty

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    A reeded sweat is attached like this. An unreeded sweat is sewn directly to the hat, like this
  10. Lefty

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    not mine factory store Stetson
  11. Lefty

    Reproduction classic workwear

    Maybe this is who has been buying up those original Carhartt caps and signs for such big money. The new Carhartt store in Chicago needed some atmosphere.
  12. Lefty

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    not mine - Very cool, very large brass Stetson sign
  13. Lefty

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    +1. Lots of great hats today.
  14. Lefty

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    I'd wear it. Nice box, too.
  15. Lefty

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Rather than repost all of the photos here, follow these links to a few posts I've made in the Steamer Trunk. The Big Lady Freak Show Buffalo, NY
  16. Lefty

    Lee Trinity, Summer Cap, Safety Razors

    Less than 8 hours left.
  17. Lefty

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    That's probably true as to the 40s and 50s Whippets we usually see, but I think it started off on the sweat in the 30s. Scroll to Feraud's hat.
  18. Lefty

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    I'm thinking he's talking about the Shady Oak, as he mentions westerns. I would have fought for it, had it been a 7 1/2 or bigger.
  19. Lefty

    Vintage Workwear

    nice little heart-shaped Carhartt button with cotter pin fetches $36.
  20. Lefty

    Hat Stores-a list

    What? Hats and Hats 1836 NE 163rd St Miami, FL 33162 (305) 944-8202 Puerto Fino Hats Repair, Clean, Block in store Panama Hat Co of St Augustine 46 Saint George St St Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 829-0032 http://www.perfectpanamas.com

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