Though I don't mind taper, this one doesn't have it and the crown is a little over 4 1/2. I think it's just the angle of the photo, Rusty. Take a look at this studio shot I took:
This is my other Feather Weight, almost the same exact proportions:
Thanks, David. Carla is becoming a...
Yes, the darker one on the left has a 52 marked in the bottom. I've had this thing for years and never cared about the 52, what does it mean? why is it desirable, Al?
I don't think it was actually a woman's hat, just the way the company described the color and ribbon, I guess. Unless, of course, Carla wore men's hats! lol lol
I have many more flanges, too. Don't have an optimo yet though!
Which markings, Al? in the flange or in the blocks? (the stand I made myself, it's kind of hideous but it does the job)
I just realized this: Fantesca in Italian means servant; maid.
Check out the label of my feather weight [huh] Carla is the female version of Carlos.
Carla the maid? [huh] lol
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