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Danbury Hats and Mercury
It's not just about mercury, but here's Danbury Hatters' Union article from 1950. This one is mostly about mercury and labor. personal memories of the big hatters' strike -
The Dobbs Diner...
+1. I also realized how perfectly your Optimo camel velour would fit into that catalog's line. -
Panama Hat Thread
If it's just a brim problem, you could try this. Your issues with the crown will require either a lot of trial and error for shaping, a block, or taking the hat to a hatter for blocking. -
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Lee Trinity, Summer Cap, Safety Razors
Under $10. That's the current bid on the Lee. There's no reason that the gifted heads here aren't getting in on this one.- Lefty
- Post #16
- Forum: Classifieds
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Once again, great photos. I probably spent more money on my last trip to Chicago at Argo Tea than I did at Optimo. -
HATS WITH HISTORY
I don't think I'm giving anything away by saying that this one is currently over $1k on the bay. -
Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
green, velour Barbisio, 7 1/8 -
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Optimo south side mobsters
This is a pretty big commitment for a self-described noob. While I realize that you're interested in the color, if you haven't worked out a style that you like, you might end up ordering a very well made hat, in the color you want, that you hate. If you've got a hat you love and want to copy (in... -
Panama Hat Thread
I prefer a naturally aged beater over an unfortunate disaster beater. :) -
Lee Trinity, Summer Cap, Safety Razors
Thrifted Gap 1969, Spring '07 collection.- Lefty
- Post #15
- Forum: Classifieds
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vintage vs. custom
It's also about fur selection and blending. 100% beaver is like 100% cashmere. You can find one ply cashmere sweaters, made in China, for $30 on sale at TJ Maxx, or you can buy 12 ply cashmere sweaters, made with care, for a small fortune. Rlk has posted a chart or two showing the differences... -
Dobbs/Stetson comparison??
Nope. The plastic might be processed in some town called Florence, and the term milan hasn't had any specific meaning in quite a while. Here's an early fight over the term. Today, as far as I know, no one sells true milan - the wheat straw braid, with the straw sourced from Italy. There are... -
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Burgundy Homburg Hat and a Beaver Black Baily fur felt Homburg
Season doesn't matter, but be sure to sell on a Wednesday. -
Dobbs/Stetson comparison??
They're made by the same company, RHE Hatco, and they're both made of either plastic or plastic coated paper "straw". -
Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
little Strat, $30 -
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Lee Trinity, Summer Cap, Safety Razors
$10 + shipping. Pick up the Sweedo and save some cash.- Lefty
- Post #13
- Forum: Classifieds
