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  1. FormerHatter

    Woman wearing Hats

    Fedoras The name "fedora" comes from a female character in a stage play who wore a soft felt hat in a masculine style during the era of great popularity of hard hats or derbys.
  2. FormerHatter

    Vintage Stetson, made in Finland

    Stetson Licensees Stetson had many licensees all over the world. The firm that makes Akubra in Australia was the largest. Tardan in Mexico City had the Mexican license and may still hold it. As mentioned in the thread, there were several in Europe. Technically, Hatco holds a license for...
  3. FormerHatter

    Stetson Stuff

    Stetson invoice from 1929 The Stetson invoice from 1929 is particularly interesting because before 1928 Stetson did not sell to retailers. They sold to wholesalers only.
  4. FormerHatter

    What is it!?

    Homburg The hat pictured does not appear to have a binding, which would make it a non traditional homburg. It also appears to be worn backwards; the bow is on the right side. Curled brims without bindings were often done in western hats and were sometimes called a "kettle curl" because the...
  5. FormerHatter

    What is this hat?

    Straw hats and eBay Old straw hats get very brittle and yellowed. Be very careful buying old straw hats to wear that you can't see and feel.

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