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Turn of the (Last) Century Light Bulb
Randall, That is very cool. Where did you find that? I remember reading years ago how new light bulbs were junk and actually manufactured to last only a short time so they would have to be replaced. The old bulbs were built to last. There is a Thomas Edison bulb in a Fire Station in California...- Landman
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Side By Side/ Hat Comparisons
No problem and I understand. It was pretty easy to do though. I have done it on several other hats too. I purchased one of those small vintage traveling irons off of EBay and it works great for hats. Just keep it on a low setting. -
Side By Side/ Hat Comparisons
job, After reading your post yesterday I got my Borso out and decided to try and do something about the excessive curl to the brim. I lightly sprayed it with water and with low heat ironed it as flat as I could get it. It still has a slight curl too it but now when I snap it down it is... -
Look for the Union Label
I remember reading somewhere that if there is a red two digit number on a union label it is the date of manufacture. Is there any truth to that? Edit: I just noticed a red 73 on a 1930's hat in this thread. I guess the answer to my question is no. Sorry, I should have looked closer at the... -
Side By Side/ Hat Comparisons
job, Nice comparison. I have the exact same two hats and agree with everything you posted. I have two complaints about the Borso. Like you mentioned, when you snap the front brim down it is too low. My other complaint is I don't like the metal clip that holds the wind trolley button on. The... -
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OTHER THAN eBAY Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
That's a new one on me. I need to drop a couple of hats off at Paris Hatters next week so I'll ask Abe about them. If anybody remembers them he will. -
Akubra Overload
Nice looking hat Tom. Personally I like the Bushman better than the Cattleman. -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Thanks for the information. Have a great weekend! -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Thanks. So Tardan doesn't refer to any particular felt like beaver? Here is the reason I'm asking. I just bought the hat below but haven't received it yet... -
OTHER THAN eBAY Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
That's why that Preston Hat looks familiar. I have a Bradford Open Road clone with an almost identical liner except mine says Bradford Hats where that one says Preston Hats. I'll get it out later and take some pictures. -
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OTHER THAN eBAY Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
I don't know anything about Preston Hats but that is a nice looking hat. Looks like it has a San Antonio, Texas address in it. If it has any other San Antonio info in it let me know and I'll do a little asking around. -
Ask a question, get an answer
Yes, I think that is the address (124 Obregon Ave, Nogales). The Tardan Fur is what has me puzzled. Maybe it is beaver but I don't come up with any translation when I try different translators on the internet. -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
150719541, Beautiful hat! What is Tardan Fur? I could not find a translation on the internet. -
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Dorsay Hats Tardan Fur Felt Anybody know anything about Mexican hats, specifically Dorsay hats? If so, I'd be interested in hearing what you know about this hat. I just bought this Dorsay Hat with tardan fur felt on a whim. It looked like an interesting hat in the pictures so I took a chance on... -
Post New Hats Here!
Jeff, that Stetson is beautiful! The liner is amazing. I've never seen a Stetson liner in that color. When do you think that hat was made? -
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Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
I was watching that 7 1/2 Stratoliner too but didn't bid on it because it looked a little worn out in the pictures. I also think it probably should have had a liner. If it was one that didn't come with a liner it would have had the logo on the inside of the crown. I could be wrong about that though. -
Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame
Art, that's great news about the new felts. Your beaver felts are the very best there is but rabbit felt makes for a very tough and durable hat. At least that has been my experience with my Akubra Campdrafts. I can't wait to see what you can do with a rabbit felt body. I'm sure there is one in... -
Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
Thanks Josh. Very cool hats. -
Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
Alan, Thanks. That doesn't look like it would withstand much tightening! -
Akubra Boss of the Plains: How much open crown is TOO much to reduce?
Thanks. It is a great hat. If you leave the brim up all the way around it reminds me a lot of an older Open Road with a little wider brim. The brim I think is around 3 1/2" but appears shorter because of the semi-pencil roll. I've actually been thinking of buying another one and leaving the brim...
