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  1. delectans

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    We are in Chicago again for the Memorial Day weekend. A few unedited snaps from yesterday: At OPTIMO in the morning. Montecristi Plantation. In the Loop early afternoon. Optimo Montecristi. By the 'L' tracks. Jackson & Wabash. Outside the Monadnock Building. More photos...
  2. delectans

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Beautiful photos and lid, David. Panamas were meant to be worn in such lovely places!
  3. delectans

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Too close to call, Manfred. You are one of those dapper gents who can wear both styles with flair, but I would say that the Panama, with its wider brim, would provide more effective protection from the sun.
  4. delectans

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Really appreciate your kind remarks, Manfred. Is it warm enough in Remscheid to wear straw yet?
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    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Splendid and mesmerizing photos, David and EggHead! :eusa_clap
  6. delectans

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Thanks, David. Montecristis are each so unique, they are like our children. I want a bigger family! lol
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    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Manfred: You cut a nice profile in that Stetson! Eric: Thank you, and what a beautiful photo today. I can almost smell those roses. You have my sympathies regarding felt fedora withdrawl, for I know those symptoms all too well. Take heart, my friend, and enjoy every precious moment of our...
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    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Saturday morning, hanging out at my friend John Waddle's violin shop in St. Paul. Optimo Montecristi. Catching 'Capital Crimes: The St. Paul Gangster Musical' at the History Theater in St. Paul. Optimo Montecristi. Supper at one of our favorites: Szechuan Spice in Uptown...
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    FedoraFest IV

    I am certain the wonderful photos do not do justice to the experience of sharing our hat passion with fellow enthusiasts, but for those of us unfortunate enough not to be able to attend the get together, they serve to connect us in a vicarious way to the wonderful few days you all have had...
  10. delectans

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Steve: A fantastic Borsalino. I like your rakish brim snap. David: Another paja beauty. Looks great with the transplanted pug.
  11. delectans

    HATS WITH HISTORY

    What a wonderful historical item, not to mention a stunning hat. Congratulations, Manfred, it could not possibly be in better hands...and on a finer noggin!
  12. delectans

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    That is a sharp looking Panama, David. No doubt it will get much noggin time this Summer. Love your auto-portraits, Perry. :car: Lid's pretty nice, too. :yo: Very nice, Manfred. You may want to consider posting photos of your hat together with any accompanying materials to the...
  13. delectans

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Good eye, Ed;). Indeed, the color is quite mercurial, and does exhibit a faint wisp of mint under strong incandescent light. I was away BECAUSE I was busy, and have loads of pictures I simply have not had time to post.
  14. delectans

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    A most dapper look, Rabbit. David: Love the AB...a modern classic.
  15. delectans

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Great action shot, Ray, way to ride that bucking Ceratopsian!
  16. delectans

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Not "afield", Randall, but "awash" with work and Ryan's school and extracurricular activities, as well as those of my own doing! lol
  17. delectans

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Thank you for your very kind remarks, gentlemen, I appreciate them very much. David: Thanks, and what a great looking lid to start the week! Speaking of Bluegrass Whippets, I always enjoy seeing yours! Perry: Thank you! I hear ya on the Royal Hat Works, one of my favorites as well...
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    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    A brilliant Mother's Day morning, at the historic Saint Paul Hotel for their fabulous Mother's Day Brunch. Optimo Montecristi. Strolling towards the Landmark Center just across N. Market street following our delightful brunch, for the traditional Mother's Day concert presented by the St...
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    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    My humble apologies to all for being AWOL the past month or so. There have been a mind-boggling array of splendid hats posted in this thread during that time, and I would like to take my hat(s) off :yo: to all you fine gents for the pleasure it always is to admire so many stellar hats...worn...
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    GORDON HATS ( Gordon & Ferguson Co.)

    Josh, thank you for taking the time and effort in compiling the photos and supporting historical reference material for this very intriguing early hat maker. I will re-double my efforts to track down additional examples of Gordon hats and other objects d'intérêt and post them to the thread...

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