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Turquoise/Native American jewelry
Some vintage sterling & turquoise bolos I just purchased. Any help identifying the artists and or eras would be greatly appreciated. What you think of the piece & asking price... 1. No discernible makers mark, but a Fiesta sticker. $98.00- John Galt
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Western, anyone?
Yes, they are indeed. I bought a large lot of crown blocks and flanges today in various sizes & shapes, and I thought of you and when I was putting these ones in the truck. These and a few others are a full 4 inches. I didn't note the sizes at the time, but I believe I should now have a 4"... -
Western, anyone?
Photo just for you Joao. I'm having a banner day! -
Turquoise/Native American jewelry
This eBay seller has a couple of squash blossom necklaces that I found particularly attractive. I find many to be too bulky/heavy for my taste. I wish I could afford either of them... seller:mtsiskiyouharbor- John Galt
- Post #323
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Nutria report
I don't know much about this, but am (mostly) Portuguese by descent, and one very clear difference I have noticed is the hard "Z" sound in Spanish vs. the soft "S" (I have heard this most as an slurred "ssh") sound in Portuguese. In my rather own limited experience, casual familiarity with one... -
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Nutria report
Glad to help. That's what this place is all about, isn't it? If you search the Library of Congress you will find books & articles that go into great detail regarding the felting process and how it works. Unfortunately, I am not blessed with a didactic memory, and can only speak in... -
Ask a question, get an answer
I don't quite follow the use of the word "flanged" in this context, but I believe I do understand your complaint: A properly executed reeded sweatband should tuck under the "foot" of the brim to keep the stitching from contacting the forehead. I use the word "belling" to describe this effect... -
Nutria report
I am not at all an expert, but have read several articles on felting. My understanding it is that it is the presence or absence of fishhook like barbs on each strand of hair (no pun intended) that makes a particular type of fur conducive to felting, particularly when heat, moisture, agitation... -
Nutria report
This reminds me of the Chevy Nova story, which, reportedly, is a myth. http://spanish.about.com/cs/culture/a/chevy_nova_2.htm -
Nutria report
I don't know what "Real Nutria Quality" means. This is the only hat I have or have seen with this specific designation. Most Stetson nutria hats I have seen are "Nutria Quality." I don't know what that really means either. Anyone? -
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Nutria report
I have a Stetson Real Nutria Quality fedora that is a great felt. The black nutria cowboy hat is also excellent felt - as good as my 100% beaver dress hat, and all of my nutria westerns are as good a quality of felt as comparable beaver fur hats. Nutria are harder to process because they have... -
Western, anyone?
I like it! I also identify with Joao's comment. As a one-time choker setter, I always wore thin weaved cotton liners rather than thick felted cotton gloves, because they would still tear rather than hold & drag me into the rigging, but were tight enough to allow much more sensation than the... -
Photos of hatters tools
Absolutely correct, I've noted that myself. Absent a guide and the research you have been doing, I would like to build a set of band blocks based on tracings of my vintage blocks, and designate them by cm and inch circumference - and also shape, for any special ovals. -
Photos of hatters tools
Didn't see any input yet ;-) It is a 4-Way stretcher, but not the Boston brand, I think, unless it's a version I haven't seen. I do not recognize the model, but it has a custom or renovated look to me, based on the long bolts. Stretchers seem to go between $45 and $90, generally, on eBay, and... -
The Conversion Corral
Weak spot here refers to a spot that had been handled & bent a lot by the prior owner, and was structurally compromised. The hat body is made of tough, but pretty thin felt, with a weight similar to a Stratoliner. Ironing, stiffener, and rotating on the block would help, but wouldn't have... -
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The Conversion Corral
Regarding TJ's Nutria Quality, his hat, his choice. There was indeed a weak spot in the brim that mitigates somewhat towards conversion. It did not have a liner when I bought it. I did just buy one that's nearly identical to replace the one I gave TJ. I tend to hoard Nutrias for myself, but I... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Fellas, I just bought two yards of this great "blood wine" colored 2" ribbon. I have a plan for one yard, but the second yard is insurance. Unless I err in the execution, the second yard would be available. I can also still buy more, I think. I want to put a steel silver grey ribbon on a... -
Paul's Hat Works
They are very nice ladies. The quality of repair work on my vintage hats varied for me from excellent to unsatisfactory (perhaps depending on who did the work?) over several trips, and is what led me to start making my own repairs. Expense was certainly another concern, but that is not unique... -
The Conversion Corral
Thanks buddy. In answer to 1Mach1, I did not do the brim binding - that is original. Joao is right, it will be lost with the brim trimming, but maybe Terry will take a stab at re-binding it? -
Western, anyone?
I like them both. Maybe Fepsa makes sombrero bodies. I'll also call Winchester when I get a chance. It would be fun to do a Tardan style sombrero.
