Nostalgia with bound edge and new ribbon
I received my bound-edge Nostalgia (purchased at the HATCO Outlet Store) from Jimmy Pierce yesterday. He changed the ribbon for a wider, double ribbon and bound the brim.
The feathers and Stetson pin have been removed. ;) :)
I used a flash as...
OK, we know that there is interest.
Does anyone know a retailer that would take this on?
AND... can we agree on the width of the brim, style, and finish?
I'm fine with 2 5/8" bound brim, open crown, and minimal stiffiner.
What about color? Silverbelly?
Wind trolley?
Welcome to the Lounge, dawgvet! I have good memories of GA from the early 70's when I spent some months in Columbus courtesy of Uncle Sam.
For the $100.00 that you have budgeted, the Akubra Campdraft, as mentioned, in either Tawny Fawn or Silverbelly would be an ideal choice.
Take a look...
Update
Thanks to PanamaBob for the link to this older thread. Here's some more information regarding types of material used in making straw hats.
"A wide variety of natural and synthetic materials are used to make straw hats which give maximum comfort and pleasing style. Some of the better...
Weather Channel reads 102F and fair in Adelaide and 88F and partly cloudy in Melbourne. I'm glad to see it's somewhat cooler. Now for some rain. Prayers winging your way.
7 1/2 Crossly Park fedora
The last time this one was up, it listed as $199.00 BIN and closed unsold. Relisted, it sold for $139.49 + shipping.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=290291059097
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