Hey there!
I don't know that there's a definitive answer to your question, I'm afraid. In terms of the value of vintage hats, the market depends on a lot of things, including condition and provenance--the last being those indicators that establish the age and legitimacy of a hat. No band makes it harder to firmly establish the model of the hat; as well, the interior of the sweatband also could have provided details about manufacture. That said, there are other factors that contribute to establishing the age of the hat. When the hat was resized, did the labels under the liner remain in the hat? You can tell a lot about the age of the hat from those factors, too, so if they're still there, you can still establish a general idea about the age of the hat.
I'm sure my better-informed counterparts here can help more. Wear the hat in good health and enjoy it!
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I don't know that there's a definitive answer to your question, I'm afraid. In terms of the value of vintage hats, the market depends on a lot of things, including condition and provenance--the last being those indicators that establish the age and legitimacy of a hat. No band makes it harder to firmly establish the model of the hat; as well, the interior of the sweatband also could have provided details about manufacture. That said, there are other factors that contribute to establishing the age of the hat. When the hat was resized, did the labels under the liner remain in the hat? You can tell a lot about the age of the hat from those factors, too, so if they're still there, you can still establish a general idea about the age of the hat.
I'm sure my better-informed counterparts here can help more. Wear the hat in good health and enjoy it!
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