ALL Of My Vintage HATS

[Marc Chevalier]

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Well, practically all. (Several more are in the mail.) And yes, that’s my mug underneath them. A bit of practice with the camera convinced me that self-portraits are possible.



1930s “Dobbs” optimo panama.

Later 1920s (yes, ‘20s) grey “Stetson” fedora

Later 1920s black “Stetson” fedora

Late 1930s-early 1940s green “Courtney” fedora

1930s black fedora, no maker indicated

1940s grey “Adam” fedora

1930s grey “Scott & Co.” brushed felt fedora

 

[Marc Chevalier]

1930s black French “Seymour” fedora

1940s violet purple “Citation” fedora

1930s black “Dobbs” fedora

1930s dark tan “C & K” ("Cofut and Knapp") brushed felt fedora

Late 1930s grey “Royal Stetson ‘Bantam’ ” fedora

1930s brown Belgian “Vimenet” fedora, made for “Oviatt’s” men’s store:

1940s tan “Penn Traffic Company” fedora:

1930s brown French “Mossant” fedora, made for “Sools” hatters:

 

[Marc Chevalier]

1940s blue “College Club Hats” wool felt fedora

1940s or ‘50s palm straw English “churchwarden” hat, no maker indicated

19?? unusual-looking milan straw hat (looks old), no maker indicated

1930s(?) “Equatorian” panama homburg

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Just realized I forgot to photograph one of my hats. In fact, I can't find where I put it


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[DOUGLAS]

VERY VERY COOL. You definately have some beautiful hats Marc. That 20s Stetson is amazing. Thank you for showing them off. Now that wasn't so hard was it?

 

[Marc Chevalier]

You really did inspire me, Douglas. :cheers1:


That grey '20s Stetson was a disaster when it arrived. Several soakings in naphtha and a reblocking were needed. And I still have to replace the disintegrated sweatband. The seller claimed that her grandfather wore it at his wedding.

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[DOUGLAS]

The closer photo gives more hat detail. I will try that.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Yes, but it's too bad that my black hats look so hazy in the pictures.

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[Baron Kurtz]

Have ye noticed that noone smiles in the arm-outstretched type photos (self included)?

Nice hats, by the way.

I LUST after that panama homburg. Beautiful ...

bk

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Yes, but it's too bad that my black hats look so hazy in the pictures.

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Have the background not so light next time ... Probably on an overcast day would be best.

bk

 

[Marc Chevalier]

I LUST after that panama homburg. Beautiful ...

Yeah, the vintage ones are VERY hard to find. I've only seen three in my life, two of which were on eBay.

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[Mr. Rover]

Does C&K stand for Crofut and Knapp?

 

[jake_fink]

With a collection of titfers like that you'd think a guy could manage a smile. :eusa_clap

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Does C&K stand for Crofut and Knapp?

That's an excellent question. The logo is very faded on the silk lining, so I can only make out a semicircle of medals, and below that the crowned initials "C & K".


Inside the sweatband, there's a paper label showing the size and a logo: the words "trade mark" above the picture of a derby hat. Below the derby, it says "C & K - registered June 15, 1880".


Perhaps James Powers could help us out with this?


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[Marc Chevalier]

With a collection of titfers like that you'd think a guy could manage a smile. :eusa_clap

Thanks! I'm a student at the Douglas School of Serious Self-Portrait Posing

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[Johnnysan]

With a collection of titfers like that you'd think a guy could manage a smile. :eusa_clap

Noun: titfer titfu(r)
Usage: Brit
A hat (Cockney rhyming slang: 'tit for tat' rhymes with 'hat')

I'll be darned if I don't learn something new here every day!

"Honey, I'm off to buy a new titfer!"

Stunning hats, Marc...is the Green Courtney the one of much discussion of late? If so, I think the dimensions work well for you!

 

[Daisy Buchanan]

Well done, chap!

Just wanted to compliment you on your incredibly handsome hat collection. It certainly is a well sized collection. Each and every one has it's own, distinctive style. You wear them all well
Enjoy them and wear them in good health and with much happiness.

 

[jamespowers]

That's an excellent question. The logo is very faded on the silk lining, so I can only make out a semicircle of medals, and below that the crowned initials "C & K".


Inside the sweatband, there's a paper label showing the size and a logo: the words "trade mark" above the picture of a derby hat. Below the derby, it says "C & K - registered June 15, 1880".


Perhaps James Powers could help us out with this?


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Its Crofut and Knapp---the oldest hatters in the US. 1880 definitely fits the years they were operating.
Nice hats by the way

 

[Cruiser]

Thanks! I'm a student at the Douglas School of Serious Self-Portrait Posing

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Heck, I'm impressed you can take such a good picture of yourself--I can never get results that good.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Stunning hats, Marc...is the Green Courtney the one of much discussion of late?

Thanks! Yes, it's that infamous green hat.


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