A $21 Antique store find

[HungaryTom]

Deanglen,

This is a beautiful hat and it fits you well!

Congratulations.

 

[deanglen]

More thank yous to you all for your compliments, and holy envy. If I had Douglas' camera set-up, the hat would be faithfully presnted, and I realize that in the side shots of me wearing it, I didn't really pull it down as much as I could have, it does appear to be riding slightly high, but it in fact sits just fine and fits like a glove. I know how it feels to read the posts from Loungers who make these miracle finds. Now I know how it feels to post one. I would simply see it as en encouragement to never stop looking...ever.


dean

 

[scottyrocks]

Thats always a high for me - finding a great hat in the style I like in beautiful shape for a bargain price. Congrats.

 

[carouselvic]

I think it's a late forties hat.
dean

You have a very nice Playboy....but I don't agree on the late 40's date. I'd say late 50's at the oldest and more likely in the 1960's. You know someone must play the devil's advocate.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

middle 50s, i'd guess, with the liner & crown plastic. When did Stetson stop using that type of size label? The sweatband would tell more info. Does it have a prominent grain, Dean?


Lovely hat, BTW. A total steal for the price.

bk

 

[deanglen]

"You have a very nice Playboy....but I don't agree on the late 40's date. I'd say late 50's at the oldest and more likely in the 1960's. You know someone must play the devil's advocate."

I completely agree with your assessment, having done further research here in the Lounge. The plastic is a dead give away. I think the mind begins to push the date back when you find these things, and careful Lounge source research is invaluable. Thanks, carouselvic. Nice to see the veterans posting.

"Does it have a prominent grain, Dean?"

Well, the photos I posted are pretty good representations of how the grain appears in actual investigation. I would say the grain is apparent, to pronounced, not the slick "vinyl" quality of later sweats, but your dating appears correct. Funny how some serendipity seems to cause one to magnify an already pretty magnificent find. This hat is sweet! Thank you, Baron, for your interest.



dean

 

[bolthead]

Well it took you a while to score a vintage lid - - but I'd say it was worth the wait!! A Playboy. In that size, shape and color... FOR THAT PRICE!?! Fantastic!!

I'm smilin' for you 'cause I know how you feel.
:eusa_clap

I couldn't agree more. Great hat, great find, great look. :eusa_clap

 

[ScionPI2005]

Congrats on the terrific find, DeanGlen!

 

[deanglen]

Thank you, Bolt and Scion, and all the rest my fellow loungers. Now it's time to focus on everyone else's acquistions, so many of us have so many great hats!



dean

 

[Jfala]

That is a really cool find. Got to get back to the thrift stores.

 

[Firefyter-Emt]

Dean, not to sound like an echo... but that hat looks like it was custom made for you. Shape and color is perfect for you!

 

[Wil Tam]

great find!

congratulations and welcome to the vintage collectors/thrift store hat bin divers club!

the Playboy looks terrific on you!

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[Hawkhat]

Beats my $54 Dobbs find...great hat!

 

[Pilgrim]

Not only a great find, but well deserved. You have helped a lot of people here!

 

[Jabos]

You inspire us all with that great find. I'll start beating the street. You must have been giddy when you picked it up and saw that word Playboy.

 

[deanglen]

Hawk, thanks, everyone who finds a vintage deal like this wins!

Pilgrim, your sentiment is greatly appreciated and returned in the same spirit. Thank you.

Jabos, you're so-o-o-o right! You almost can't believe your eyes. You believe your head when you put it on and it fits. Great hat finds and correct sizes are so rare! Thank you.




dean

 

[CRH]

... this hat makes you realize how true it is that nothing compares to a true vintage fedora....

So true! You look right at home in your new (old) hat, Dean.

 

[deanglen]

Thanks, CRH. It's a joy to simply wear.



dean

 

[CRH]

Thanks, CRH. It's a joy to simply wear.

Understood. You have good taste .

Apparently I do not because I'm not dressed yet :eusa_doh:.

 

[indycop]

I've heard of this happening, but I never figured it would happen to me. Went to an antique store in Mason, Michigan, and found this: Royal Stetson Playboy, 7 3/8, excellent condition, and previous owner's name stamped on the sweatband. I think it's a late forties hat. $21!!! I won't go on and on, but I am FINALLY in the vintage fedora caste, three years after joining here. Hooray! Can't believe it!

dean

Great job Dean!!:eusa_clap