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Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps
Mike, I like #16, bottom photo, the way he wears it and the way it's shaped. I'm honored to know the cousin of a real hero, R! dean -
Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps
Note how the officers go for the "cowboy" look with their hats. dean -
Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps
A cord of three threads is hard to break! All the campaign hat eggs in one basket! Very neat. Very tidy. Thanks, R (or Andy!). dean -
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Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps
Some other shots found recently: dean -
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Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps
I found some silk grosgrain on line recently but the cost was a bit high, compared to the rayon. Another good thing about the silk grosgrain is that you can buy neutral, or white, slik grograin and dye it, or so read the website. Controlling the dye might be a challenge with tests being done... -
Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps
Max, one word: Professional! You have my unqualified appreciation! Campaign hats off to you! The bow and ribbon are terrific! Now...will you try a spec sweatband? What color ribbon did you buy? What is the diameter of the vent on the crown? Your stitch job is very good, by the way. dean -Max -
Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps
Liten, I have, but aside finding the right overwelt, (difficult, but not impossible) I don't know of a source for those Bracher vents with tiny fans in them. I think somebody got some from Dirty Billy's Hat Co. but I'm not sure, otherwise, I'd love to do one of those! dean -
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Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps
:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:) Indeed! I like the drooped brim, too. Going to take a second look at my M1898! dean -
Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps
Well, I have no idea how it was done then, so I simply did what I could to reproduce what I see in photos. First I secure a length of ribbon around the base of the crown of the hat, the join point on the left side of the crown where the bow will be, hiding it. Then just looking carefully it... -
Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps
Thanks, Max. It's fun to experiment. I reribboned my early attempt at an M1904 model with punched star vents. too high!:eusa_doh: and modded it from a Dorfmann that had the right underwelt for the model, added one row to the existing stitching. The rayon ribbon is dark olive drab. Also... -
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Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps
Liten, Yes, it does. For that reason alone I could easily flatten it out more. And I might. Every attempt at adjustment on my hats seems to have a an 'evolution' to it, and a 'devolution' as well. The thing that bugs me about the 'cowboy' hat look is that I prefer the unique look of these... -
Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps
Thanks, Max. Keep up the updates on your work. Look forward to each post! dean -
Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps
Added a little swoop to the brim, not uncommon in period photos. Gives a more graceful line than the flatter brim I used to labor to achieve. I like it. On original that gave me the idea: dean -
The Non Shorpy Web All Stars.
Shallow Montana peak, eh? Should have just gone with a 'fore and aft'! dean -
Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps
Cattus, These hats are just special to me, and the congregation knows how I like them. They take it well!:D Worf needed a larger size for his M1883. Between Max, you, and myself, I bet we can find one. He does better work, which only fuels my desire to emulate it!;) Either way, great to...
