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  1. John Galt

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    Super fast shipper, the Stetson was here this morning. It is an amazing velour finish - best I've ever handled. It dry creased easily, and is in near-mint condition. I'm ecstatic.
  2. John Galt

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    Thanks fellas. I'll post more when I get it. Here are the auction photos. You were correct, Alan.
  3. John Galt

    Replacing a ribbon on a hat

    Some hats are done that way. Mr. Penman does this. Fletchet did this on a hat I once had, and there are others.
  4. John Galt

    The Conversion Corral

    Thx, and +1. I have learned a lot here, and enjoy giving back through my posts.
  5. John Galt

    The Conversion Corral

    ;-)
  7. John Galt

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    I got a great deal on this early century Stetson Select last night.
  8. John Galt

    The Conversion Corral

    In response to some recent inquiries by PM and telephone: I have not voluntarily abandoned this thread or given up my obsession with hats. Thanks to those who expressed concern.
  9. John Galt

    Replacing a ribbon on a hat

    Good luck. PM me if you want me to talk you through it...
  10. John Galt

    $160 - Whippet Style Stetson Nutria Fedora $200

    Well, I'll try to grow my head ;-). Meanwhile, I'll have to fix this one when I get a chance...
  11. John Galt

    Photos of hatters tools

    You are right Oliver. I was actually quite disappointed. One short chapter on hatting, consisting primarily of profile photos of hatters. It was interesting, but I had expected much more.
  13. John Galt

    Panama Hat Thread

    Well, I guess this is as good a place as I can find to post this tidbit I found about "shantung" in a 1956 dry cleaning book: This material is obviously neither the paper straw (cowboy hats) that we now hear described as Shantung nor the weaved straw (Milan-like?) that was also called...
  14. John Galt

    Replacing a ribbon on a hat

    I believe it was Brad & Ole. I tried it with good results.
  15. John Galt

    Photos of hatters tools

    New purchase, which I just received. Any interesting photos will follow.
  16. John Galt

    Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

    I like the contrast a lot. The hatband looks best to me in the last photo, where it seems to contrast just enough from the brim to make a good transition. Mr. Fawcett does have an an eye for choosing color combinations.
  17. John Galt

    The Conversion Corral

    Huzzah! Well done! I've done this, and it isn't easy. A block really helps, and heavily shellacked hats are even harder.
  19. John Galt

    Show off your Porkpies

    You contain multitudes ;-)
  20. John Galt

    Hat Stiffeners

    I calls 'em like I sees 'em ;-)
  21. John Galt

    Navy Blue Early 50's 100% Beaver Stingy

    On the bay...
  22. John Galt

    $160 - Whippet Style Stetson Nutria Fedora $200

    Back to the collection...
  23. John Galt

    Post New Hats Here!

    A&A, I've been tempted to do the same on a sweat - they obviously withstood the test of time. Great looking hat! I like the freyed bow!

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