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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
An excellent start to the week, gentlemen! Jeff: The Holidays are always busy for musicians, but five concerts over the weekend?! You definitely need some downtime. I really like this Lord's hat on you. David: Lovely Avorio? Alessandria. Looking forward to being treated to an entire... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
I agree with Ale. You look good in that old No. 1 campaign hat, Alan, properly stern and steely. -
Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
Thanks, Billy. Relieved that I was not bidding against you. -
Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
'Twas me. Second early C&K Derby from Minnesota in the past month for me. Could not let it leave the state after nearly a century. Will post better photos soon. It looks to be in fine condition, indeed. -
The Bowler or Derby Hat
Many thanks for the illuminating discussion, Chepstow. Perhaps then, the use of 'Brüder' was an intentional means of conveying a less formal, more progressive, familiar and accessible tone to the company name than the traditional and pedantic 'Gebrüder'. -
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Show Us Your Dark Side - Shadow and Silhouette Portraits
Thanks, Ed. Had some time to kill while waiting around for Lydia and Ryan at our hotel in Chicago last Spring. -
Show Us Your Dark Side - Shadow and Silhouette Portraits
Royal Hat Works. -
Post New Hats Here!
Wow, very interesting, and very nice, Alan. Looks to be an exporter's sample from, of all places, Panama! :eusa_doh: Definitely has some good age to it, I think, and if it were me I would leave it as is, an example of Panamanian toquilla weaving. -
The Bowler or Derby Hat
Steve: I appreciate your kind remarks, thank you. Love your Brüder Böhm Melone. Can you clarify why the name used is 'Brüder' versus 'Gebrüder'? An expedient contraction, perhaps? Your Hut-Schick Melone is incredible as well. Alan: Thanks, and no need to worry, my friend. Many others... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
RobStC: Many thanks. I played around with the crease a bit, experimenting with varying crown heights and size of the side dents, and kept coming back to its current 6" height and pinch as it seems to best complement the 3" brim. Rusty: Thanks, Chief, I appreciate your kind words... -
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The Bowler or Derby Hat
Derby Comparison Top, oblique view of, from L to R, Mallory Aristocrat, C&K Special Quality, and Stetson Select Quality. Note the significant differences in crown height and shape, as well as brim width and curl. Frontal view illustrating the differences in brim curl and crown shape... -
The Bowler or Derby Hat
Stetson Select Quality Derby A Summer weight, ventilated Select Quality Derby. Rolled sweatband with taped rear seam. Crown is of modest height and is straight and un-tapered, with a flat top, creating a very pronounced, rectangular profile. Crown: 5". Ribbon: 1-1/8". Brim: 2-1/4"... -
The Bowler or Derby Hat
Mallory Aristocrat Derby An Aristocrat Quality Derby. United Hatters stamp, rolled sweatband with taped rear seam and earlier, black cloth size tag. Moderately full proportions with a tall, very slightly tapered and rounded crown. Though tagged as 7-3/8, it is dimensionally identical to my... -
The Bowler or Derby Hat
Crofut & Knapp Derby, Special Quality Crofut & Knapp Derby, ca. 1910s-1920s. Felt is of Summer weight and somewhat flexible, with a high, 5-1/2"+, rounded crown accentuated by a narrower ribbon. Quality trimmings all around, with a soft and supple sweatband, making for a very comfortable fit... -
The Bowler or Derby Hat
Burkhardt Bros. Co. HartLee Derby A well worn derby from Burkhardt Bros. Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio. Un-tapered sides with a gently rounded crown. Very substantial and stiff felt, with a thick leather sweatband taped at the rear. Possibly refurbished at one time based upon the liner having... -
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Outstanding photo! Hope you have more to share with us. -
We have a new "OLD" Bartender.
Art, it is wonderful to have you bartend once again. I always look forward to your insightful posts, and of course we need you to keep some of us here from having one too many...oh wait a minute, I already have(had one too many, that is)! -
THE MALLORY MILE
zetwal: I appreciate your kind words. :yo: Alan: Thanks, my friend. Derbies are fascinating. So similar in color and general style, yet so very different when studied closely. The C & K has a very tall, nearly 6" rounded crown, and a very narrow brim with pronounced curl. The... -
Pre 1940s dress hats
Burkhardt Bros. Co. HartLee Derby A well worn derby from Burkhardt Bros. Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio. Un-tapered sides with a gently rounded crown. Very substantial and stiff felt, with a thick leather sweatband taped at the rear. Possibly refurbished at one time based upon the liner having... -
Pre- 1940s Stetson dress hats.
Stetson Select Quality Derby A Summer weight, ventilated Select Quality Derby. Rolled sweatband with taped rear seam. Crown is of modest height and is straight and un-tapered, with a flat top, creating a very pronounced, rectangular profile. Crown: 5". Ribbon: 1-1/8". Brim: 2-1/4"...
