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the problem with buying a vintage hat online
When I shop vintage hats online, I shop one size up & one size down from my actual size. As you have learned, vintage hats can be smaller than their marked size due to contraction of the leather sweatband. Leather gets tighter as it dries out = pores close as oils leave via evaporation. This... -
Short auction: 7 1/2 Long Oval Vtg. Stetson Fedora
Way to go Randall! Looks like a couple of bidders finding out where the other's max bid is.....wonder if snipers are lurking???- gtdean48
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- Forum: Classifieds
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Ask a question, get an answer
Try to see if talc will lift it out. Search the Lounge for threads about it....been covered a good bit....if forum search doesn't find it try Google with "site:www.thefedoralounge.com" added to the search line.... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Fawcett Friday....VS Pecan ArtLite Wanderer... -
Alley Kat Hat Co
It has arrived...looks great...no time for photos...maybe after work or tomorrow. VERY NICE job Tim! -
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Stretching a hat - advice please....
Stretching up to 1 size has been covered many times in the Lounge. It can be done but it is an ongoing thing. The hat will naturally return to the original size unless you get it re-blocked by a hatter. Get at Hat-Jack or similar hat stretcher. Steam the outside of the crown, down around the... -
The Non Shorpy Web All Stars.
Not sure if I ever took drunk in the saddle! -
Vhs Tapes
I have a DVD burner that has a VHS player, so I transfer VHS to DVD to preserve the tape...- gtdean48
- Post #6
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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Your fedora vs you're wearing a fedora + there, they're & their....
tough, enough, though, through, ought, bough, cough.... http://suzyred.com/oughsong.html -
The Open Road Guild
Oh without a doubt....Jared pointed that out as well.... -
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The Open Road Guild
Miller Stockman catalog has 3X ORs at $15.95 in 1963. I doubt a price tag of $16.50 can conclusively date a 3X OR to 1948 which is the first year of the thin ribbon configuration. All thru the 1950s, 3X were $15 & also known as The Fifteen ala The Twenty Five.... -
Questions from a hat newbie
Just a friendly warning... newspaper ink can run with perspiration. I use white felt squares found in craft stores, inexpensive & can be cut into strips to work around the sweat = no risk of ink or dyes running...HTH -
HOLY GRAIL? /What fedoras are you pining for?
Maybe start over & see if I can find a more pristine version as an upgrade???? -
Turquoise/Native American jewelry
No doubt...that's why I only said "some of that"....- gtdean48
- Post #98
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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HOLY GRAIL? /What fedoras are you pining for?
Not anymore....my Quest is over...now what will I do with all those ebay saved searches????? -
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Turquoise/Native American jewelry
NICE! I'd trade a hat for some of that!!!!- gtdean48
- Post #96
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Your fedora vs you're wearing a fedora + there, they're & their....
Hey Scotrace...want to add some more to your fedoras/fedora's sticky???? ;) -
Alley Kat Hat Co
Borsalinos & overalls....the way they're supposed to be worn!!!! "Country" as a turnip-green.... -
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Alley Kat Hat Co
Really? http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?8329-The-Stratoliner-Society-VINTAGE
