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[Steve1857]

thank you, we would just want to know if it's worth finding an owmer for, or if we just should sell them as "carnival" costumes that's the main issue with them, most of them are from Norway, but saw some from London "Moores and Failsworth" are some of the brands been removing some stains with just a wet cloth piece so hope they can get they're time to shine

Welcome to the FL, Dagga. It might be best if you leave the hats as they are and let any new owner deal with the cleaning. Alternatively, wait for folks here to come with advice on removing dirt spots etc.
You have us intrigued, so post photos asap.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

thank you, we would just want to know if it's worth finding an owmer for, or if we just should sell them as "carnival" costumes that's the main issue with them, most of them are from Norway, but saw some from London "Moores and Failsworth" are some of the brands been removing some stains with just a wet cloth piece so hope they can get they're time to shine

As others have said, photos are needed. Photos of the style and shape of the hat. Photos of the liner (if any) inside the hat. Photos of markings on the leather sweatband. Photos of any tags or labels on the felt hidden behind the leather sweatband. We love seeing new hats and will be glad to help you.

 

[GuitarGuy99]

Hi all. I have a question concerning hat sizes. What does it mean if a vintage Stetson's tag says only 3/8? Is it 7 3/8?? Thanks.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Hi all. I have a question concerning hat sizes. What does it mean if a vintage Stetson's tag says only 3/8? Is it 7 3/8?? Thanks.

Almost certainly a 7 3/8. The bigger problem comes when the size tag is “5/8” or “3/4”. Those could be either 6 5/8 or 7 5/8 or 6 3/4 or 7 3/4. 99% of those hats size “3/4” are 6 3/4, but a size 6 3/8 is a rare very small hat size most likely found in a child’s hat. The only 6 3/8 hat I’ve come across lately was a Stetson Junior Cowboy and it was a child’s hat so I should have know it was not a 7 3/8.

If you fold the leather sweatband down there should be a paper label on the felt covered by the leather that will have the size. You might need to move the satin liner around to see it. Sometimes the size is also stamped on the reverse side of the leather sweatband. You can also measure the length of the head opening: if it’s around 8 inches long then it’s a 7 3/8. The length alone isn’t sufficient to tell the size, but it’s enough to differentiate a 6 3/8 from a 7 3/8.

 

[GuitarGuy99]

Thanks so much!

 

[Zombie_61]

...While we don't normally give advice on value, we'll be happy to try to help you identify your discovery and as much information as we can.

Of course, if we see something we like we might make an offer and try to negotiate a sale with you.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Of course, if we see something we like we might make an offer and try to negotiate a sale with you.

Never! I’m shocked you could even suggest such a thing.

 

[GuitarGuy99]

Lol!

 

[Frunobulax]

Of course, if we see something we like we might make an offer and try to negotiate a sale with you.

Oh heck yeah!

 

[Zombie_61]

Never! I’m shocked you could even suggest such a thing.

Hell, I just wish I had the "hat budget" that some of the members here have. On the other hand, if I did I'd probably have had to add a room or three onto the house by now, so I'm probably better off being broke.

 

[GuitarGuy99]

Yeah, I don't have that kind of budget either.

 

[Dagga]

this is just a test to see if the pictures actully comes out clear.
if it comes out clear, and is readable this is 1 of the 5 hats. size (6 7/8) (56) text in hat is (indefomable Marqebeposee made in france) this is atleas what we think it says. also there are some text under the rooster which we can't see. Gonna try get the pictues bigger and more clear if anyproblems with them.

-Dagga

 

[deadlyhandsome]

this is just a test to see if the pictures actully comes out clear.
if it comes out clear, and is readable this is 1 of the 5 hats. size (6 7/8) (56) text in hat is (indefomable Marqebeposee made in france) this is atleas what we think it says. also there are some text under the rooster which we can't see. Gonna try get the pictues bigger and more clear if anyproblems with them.

-Dagga

Just so you’re aware, the market for that style of hat is pretty soft and hats in those smaller sizes rarely go for much. If you can post more detailed photos I’m sure someone here can tell you more about your hat(s).

 

[Dagga]

Just so you’re aware, the market for that style of hat is pretty soft and hats in those smaller sizes rarely go for much. If you can post more detailed photos I’m sure someone here can tell you more about your hat(s).

Thx for informasion. Sadly living in a place which got little ligths atm, and also little sun. so the pictures will be a little bad until i move. but will post the hats. from London today

 

[Dagga]

This hat is from (Moores London made in England) and in the senter it says (Moores, London, New York, Paris, Kristiania Hattemagasin Oslo. there are some stains inside the hat. and also some small spots on the outside, can't see them on pictuers they are to small.
-Dagga

 

[Dagga]

This hat is from(Failsworth London) size (7 57) text inside is Failsworrth Fur Felt* Made in England. (Imported by Paul U. Bergsòms AB Stockholm) (showersproof) a Smaller hat then the last one. but better shade, none stains, but some small stiches on the outside (if this is considered damage)
-Dagga

 

[Blare]

This hat is from (Moores London made in England) and in the senter it says (Moores, London, New York, Paris, Kristiania Hattemagasin Oslo. there are some stains inside the hat. and also some small spots on the outside, can't see them on pictuers they are to small.
-Dagga

This hat is from(Failsworth London) size (7 57) text inside is Failsworrth Fur Felt* Made in England. (Imported by Paul U. Bergsòms AB Stockholm) (showersproof) a Smaller hat then the last one. but better shade, none stains, but some small stiches on the outside (if this is considered damage)
-Dagga

those two show some promise. Lighting looks ok… if you could get the photos a bit larger would show some detail.

 

[Dagga]

those two show some promise. Lighting looks ok… if you could get the photos a bit larger would show some detail.

hey, been trying to get them out in 2000x1500. but somthing gose wrong every time, hope i can try again tomorrow
-Dagga

 

[Dagga]

Other Hat

Hope These Pictuers is better for all
-Dagga

 

[Bob Maurer]

This seems to work on other sites, so I figure that it deserves a shot here.

If you've got a quick hat question and don't see a thread for it, just post it here. Whether the question is about cleaning, anatomy of a hat, brands, etc., this is the place.

Here's one to break the ice.

I know about JJ Hats Center in Manhattan and DelMonico Hatter in New Haven, CT.
I was wondering if you have any other recommendations of brick & mortar Fedora hat stores nearby in Westchester NY, CT, NY and NJ?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thank you.