ADAM ALLEY

[billyspew]

And here's what appears to be an oldie. I got this on ebay, but I'm not sure I'm motivated enough to put the (cleaning) work this one really needs. At any rate, it seems to be worth adding to this thread . . .

That certainly is an oldie. Probably late 30's. Only the second time I've seen that crown logo (I have the other).

 

[SteveAS]

Thanks for your thoughts on both, Billy.

 

[Joshbru3]

And here's what appears to be an oldie. I got this on ebay, but it arrived dirtier than it looked in the pictures; I'm not sure I'm motivated enough to put the (cleaning) work this one really needs. At any rate, it seems to be an interesting hat and worth adding to this thread . . .

Thats really cool SteveAS. I love the raw edge with the Heather mixed felt. That hat screams 30's. How wide is that brim? Very well done. :eusa_clap:eusa_clap

 

[SteveAS]

Thats really cool SteveAS. I love the raw edge with the Heather mixed felt. That hat screams 30's. How wide is that brim? Very well done. :eusa_clap:eusa_clap

Thanks, Josh. The brim is 2.5" or just a bit wider than that.

 

[DanielJones]

You don't see them like that too often SteveAS. I would say that it is well worth the effort to clean it up and see what can be had of it. Looks like it still has some fantastic potential. Great find!:eusa_clap:eusa_clap

Cheers!

Dan

 

[SteveAS]

You don't see them like that too often SteveAS. I would say that it is well worth the effort to clean it up and see what can be had of it. Looks like it still has some fantastic potential. Great find!:eusa_clap:eusa_clap

Thanks, Dan. I agree the hat deserves to effort. I'm just not sure I have the skills, equipment, or motivation to take on the project. If I don't muster the motivation, I'll list it in the classifieds for $50, which would let me get my purchase price back and give the hat another chance in another Lounger's hands.

 

[billyspew]

New Adam... no model, but Executive quality and a wonderful furry finish. Probably early 50's on this one.

 

[DanielJones]

That is one nifty fuzzy hat you got there Billy!:eusa_clap
Looks fairly clean other than the faded Adam logo. How's the sweatband?

Cheers!

Dan

 

[Bourne ID]

Recently joined the Lounge, here are a few of my Adams. The first two I found together at the S.A and paid 7 dollars for three hats (the third was a Berg Porkpie). All in my size!! The third was my Grandfathers and the last I just picked up off Ebay.Good mojo in those hats!

 

[billyspew]

Recently joined the Lounge, here are a few of my Adams. The first two I found together at the S.A and paid 7 dollars for three hats (the third was a Berg Porkpie). All in my size!! The third was my Grandfathers and the last I just picked up off Ebay.Good mojo in those hats!

Nice Bourne, any chance of seeing the insides?

Cheers,

Bill

 

[Bourne ID]

You bet billy!

Can you help with approx ages of these, I don't know anything about them really!

 

[billyspew]

You bet billy!

Can you help with approx ages of these, I don't know anything about them really!

Sure can. They're all 70's or later.

I like the 2nd and 3rd ones. I have a 50's one similar (wider brim/taller crown) to that 2nd one made of cloth and (new zealand) straw.

 

[Bourne ID]

After lurking here for the last week and getting a better feel for the styles of the decades, I thought they might be from the 70's.
At least they're not polyester!! Thanks for the info, thought you might be the one to know as I see your posts throughout the Lounge usually filled with all the info I wanted to ask. Thanks

 

[SteveAS]

Execultive Pliant-Eze from page 29 (cont).

Very nice capture Steve. Is there a model on the tag under the sweatband?

It arrived today and I'm really happy. There's no sign it was ever worn and no signs insects ever benefited from it. I got lucky with an under-priced Buy it Now with this one.

Here are a couple more pictures. It appears the model is JW Strand? [huh] Besides these tags, there's also a union tag/stamp behind the liner, which can be seen in the second photo. Do you still suppose it's late 40s/early 50s?

 

[billyspew]

It arrived today and I'm really happy. There's no sign it was ever worn and no signs insects ever benefited from it. I got lucky with an under-priced Buy it Now with this one.

Here are a couple more pictures. It appears the model is JW Strand? [huh] Besides these tags, there's also a union tag/stamp behind the liner, which can be seen in the second photo. Do you still suppose it's late 40s/early 50s?

Wow, very nice. Late 40's is probably spot on correct. Strand is the model too!

 

[Joshbru3]

I got lucky with an under-priced Buy it Now with this one.

That has to be the deal of the century!! "Under-priced buy it now" is an understatement. The hat is absolutely stunning. I have to be honest, I would rather have that hat over a Whippet any day. I guess the seller figured that the original price was $7.50, so it MUST have doubled in price since the 40's. [huh] Very well done SteveAS. :eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap What kind of crease are you going to do on the crown?

 

[SteveAS]

Thanks, billyspew and Joshbru3!

What kind of crease are you going to do on the crown?

Thanks, gents! I like simple, diamond creases that no one would confuse for a factory crease. This one was a pleasure to crease dry; it took the basic shape with three quick motions, then accepted each little tweak immediately, so I had it set to my tastes in probably 30 seconds. Here's the result (the color is off because I had to use the flash):

 

[Fedora Fred]

Beautiful Hat!

 

[Alex]

Gents, my first Adam has arrived from the bay today.
specs:
Brim - 2 1/2"
Ribbon - 1"
Crown - ~ 5" creased

Definitely has some blemishes. Nothing too noticeable. Brushing helped.
More pictures on my blog.

 

[hatophile]

Congrats, Alex, that is very sharp.