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  1. JackieMatra

    The Bowler or Derby Hat

    Patrick Macnee, in his role as John Steed in "The Avengers", was most likely the most reknowned bowler-wearing personage ever, even more so than Charlie Chaplin. Patrick Macnee as John Steed with Honor Blackman as Cathy Gale Patrick Macnee as John Steed with Diana Rigg as Emma Peel...
  2. JackieMatra

    The Bowler or Derby Hat

    There was a "The Avengers" episode in which John Steed (Patrick Macnee) was bashed on the head with a heavy blunt instrument by a villain during the course of a fracas, to no apparent effect whatsoever. When, afterwards, Tara King (Linda Thorson) queries Steed as to how this was possible, he...
  3. JackieMatra

    The Bowler or Derby Hat

    Insofar as this is "The Bowler or Derby Hat" thread, can anyone identify the make of the bowler(s) that Patrick Macnee wore in his role as John Steed in the television series "The Avengers"? Can anyone find any views of the inside of his bowlers? If I recall correctly, he always(?) wore bowlers...
  4. JackieMatra

    The Bowler or Derby Hat

    Dapper and discreet, Avengers gentleman who charmed us all: Bowler-hatted star Patrick Macnee dead at 93 Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3139387/Avengers-star-Patrick-Macnee-dies-home-California-aged-93.html#ixzz3e8DSAC2k Patrick Macnee Proved A Gentleman Hero Could Treat...
  5. JackieMatra

    Patrick Macnee THE AVENGER Died today

    Dapper and discreet, Avengers gentleman who charmed us all: Bowler-hatted star Patrick Macnee dead at 93 Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3139387/Avengers-star-Patrick-Macnee-dies-home-California-aged-93.html#ixzz3e8DSAC2k Patrick Macnee Proved A Gentleman Hero Could Treat...
  7. JackieMatra

    DEATHS ; Notable Passings; The Thread to Pay Last Respects

    Dapper and discreet, Avengers gentleman who charmed us all: Bowler-hatted star Patrick Macnee dead at 93 Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3139387/Avengers-star-Patrick-Macnee-dies-home-California-aged-93.html#ixzz3e8DSAC2k Patrick Macnee Proved A Gentleman Hero Could Treat...
  8. JackieMatra

    Anyone know anything about this hatmaker Daquino?

    "Just saw a hat that the maker claims is a vintage 30's block at #81 reverse taper. Engle and Co. Hatters." Hmm. How does one remove the hat from it afterwards?
  9. JackieMatra

    What are you wearing today??

    The dog's coloring, as well. Does it get dyed to match different outfits? :)
  10. JackieMatra

    --->SOLD <---Late 4o's early 5o's FINE Borsalino 7 1/8 - 7 1/4

    Well, that certainly went cheaply. I suppose that's a good example of how little interest an item attracts when the seller provides very little description or comments about it.
  11. JackieMatra

    Vintage Stetson 7x Clear Beaver 7 1/2

    Nice hat, as usual, Bond. You wouldn't happen to be a size 7 3/8 yourself now, would you? I've noticed that over 2/3s of your splendid lids are that size, with most of the remaining ones being 7 1/2s. How about some 7 1/4s for those amongst us with slightly smaller brains or thinner skulls?
  13. JackieMatra

    Fragility of wool trousers

    Assuming, of course, that you behave like a proper gentleman while wearing them and don't do anything that would get your hands dirty, (so to speak, knees dirty would actually be more to the point), while wearing them, such as crawling around on the ground at estate sales and the like.
  14. JackieMatra

    Fedoras afield

    Just be careful with matches thereabouts, as I've heard that Lake Michigan has caught fire in the past.
  15. JackieMatra

    Pike Bros Sweat shirt and T shirt question.

    I compared T-Shirts and Henley shirts, of "store brands" from Walmart, Target, and Sears, with much higher priced shirts from an "upscale" store. The assortment of colors in each store was different, but the fabric appeared identical in weave and weight, the stitching appeared to be identical...
  16. JackieMatra

    Pike Bros Sweat shirt and T shirt question.

    Three-button T-shirt? Might you mean a Henley? If so, a Google search for that should find you thousands of shirts.
  17. JackieMatra

    The Bowler or Derby Hat

    I happen to really like my 21st century Christys of London fur felt bowler, even if it does weigh 7.6 ounces, not only for its classic styling, but because its ultra-sturdy construction provides me with excellent protection from falling rocks, icicles, and ill-advised mugging attempts.
  19. JackieMatra

    Ribbon source

    Just google grosgrain ribbon. Most of what you'll find will be polyester, of course. Cotton/rayon ribbon is harder to find and usually much more expensive. Here's one place to buy some: http://www.hatsupply.com/grosgrain_sweats.htm
  20. JackieMatra

    The Bowler or Derby Hat

    And if you wear a size 6-7/8 or 6-3/4 regular oval, you'll find yourself smack dab in the middle of vintage hat heaven. Hats in those sizes often sit around unsold at bargain prices for lengthy periods of time.
  21. JackieMatra

    The Bowler or Derby Hat

    Soft wool felt, hard wool felt, soft fur felt, hard fur felt, reinforced hard fur felt, padded reinforced hard fur felt, what brand, and current or vintage? Browse Etsy and Ebay to see what sellers are asking for most of the above, and "follow" some hats to see what they actually sell for, (if...
  22. JackieMatra

    Post New Hats Here!

    Chaplin was most known for the bowler that he wore as his "Little Tramp" character. I suspect that you probably meant to refer to Buster Keaton, another famous screen comedian, who usually wore a very low-crowned flat-brimmed hat in his films.
  23. JackieMatra

    Post New Hats Here!

    That's a nice idea of what to do with old ties with a hole in them, besides wear them as belts. I'm so glad that I just thought of it. Hair gel? I was under the impression that some corn starch dissolved in water were the secret ingredients of all of those expensive hat stiffeners that people buy.

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