At the Dog Track... The Whippets

[The Wiser Hatter]

Both these are sweet hats always love the edge treatment of the Whippets.

 

[Bourne ID]

If Delectans decides to post the whippet 7 on the bay there may be a fight for it, especially in green!!!

 

[jimmy the lid]

I agree the sage green Whippet is visually interesting, and of a color less often encountered.

Beautiful Whippets, delectans. But, I gotta say, that second one is a color combo that I don't believe I've ever seen before. Really beautiful!

Cheers,
JtL

 

[jimmy the lid]

Thought I'd add a couple of photos to this thread, as these daylight shots capture the color on these green Whippets very accurately...

And here's a Stetson Royal Deluxe (1948) -- exact same specs as a Whippet (and, on the 'bay, I have seen an identical Whippet in terms of felt/ribbon combo)...

Cheers,
JtL

 

[delectans]

Will the stain come out of the liner? what do do think loungers your ideas or suggestions would greatly appreciated.
Thanks,CC

Very nice Whippet, CC. I will defer to those far more experienced loungers with regard to liner stain removal suggestions, but personally I think it best to leave it as is. From your photos it does not appear that the stains are all that extensive.

Both these are sweet hats always love the edge treatment of the Whippets.

Thank you, Wiser Hatter, I appreciate it. Love the hat in your avatar, is that your old Mallory?

Beautiful Whippets, delectans. But, I gotta say, that second one is a color combo that I don't believe I've ever seen before. Really beautiful!

Cheers,
JtL

My goodness, thanks Jimmy! I thought you had every possible color in the Whippet spectrum covered! Perhaps the Whippets could be ordered, back in the day, with a range of different ribbon and binding colors? Always have enjoyed viewing your beautiful Whippets, and that '48 Royal Deluxe is no slouch, either.

I used a light source and white balance to very closely approximate direct sunlight for my photos, but since daylight is still scarce around these parts I will try to take additional photos of the lids under indirect, natural light when I can.

 

[Canadian Cowboy]

Thought I'd add a couple of photos to this thread, as these daylight shots capture the color on these green Whippets very accurately...

And here's a Stetson Royal Deluxe (1948) -- exact same specs as a Whippet (and, on the 'bay, I have seen an identical Whippet in terms of felt/ribbon combo)...

Cheers,
JtL

Can you tell me the auction number.
Thanks,CC

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Yes that is my Mallory. Would love a whippet. But a have a big 7 5/8 head an the prices are so high on vintage ones. Will end up getting a VS version most likely.

 

[buler]

Whippet - Mode Edge

Esquire April 1940 - Introducing the Whippet with Mode Edge. Billyspew had also posted a newspaper ad that mentioned the Whippet with mode edge.

B

 

[MDphoto]

Finally got the camera out today to take a few pics. Whippet I picked up in the (I'm assuming) original box. Written on the box: Royal Deluxe/Sil Bel/ 7 1/4/ $14.95

 

[hatophile]

Good catch, MDphoto!

 

[HatsEnough]

My little dog pack...

Five Whippets in the photo:

Back row starting left: Green 1940s, Gray with black ribbon 1940s
Front row starting left: Hazel or brown 1940s, gray with gray ribbon 1940s, gray with black ribbon 1950s.

The last one mentioned is the only one in the shorter brim at 2-1/2. The other four are at 2-3/4 or 2-7/8 brims. Also the last one mentioned has the leaf in the logo, so it is def. 50s.

 

[T Rick]

My little dog pack...

Five Whippets in the photo:

And, not a dog in the bunch! Sweet shot of some very coveted hats.

 

[zetwal]

Careful that you don't give one of our Whippet lovers a heart attack!

 

[HatsEnough]

Careful that you don't give one of our Whippet lovers a heart attack!

LOL. Yeah, I guess for those that are still hunting their Dawgs that photo is a bit annoying, I suppose.

 

[Neophyte]

...just a tad lol. Great looking hats, though.

 

[HatsEnough]

... funny thing is, I'd still like a black one and a dark brown one.

I've only seen a black one once and it was way too big for me.

As to why so many Whippets, it's just that this model simply looks perfect on me. So, I wanted to get several colors.

I am lucky, tho. On three of them I was able to get a 6-7/8 and give it a tug up to my size 7, so the prices were not bad. Interestingly, the Whippet takes a sizing up one size very, very well.

 

[Justin B]

Wearing my whippet today. Had to drop by the the agency field office for a meeting today and got several nice comments.

 

[MDphoto]

Careful that you don't give one of our Whippet lovers a heart attack!

I think I'm gonna need 911 if I keep looking (read drooling) at that pic!

HatsEnough, that is one lovely collection of Whippets!

Justin B- That is also one fine looking Whippet!

 

[HatsEnough]

Thanks, MD.

 

[fmw]

It is easy to see why the Whippet appeals to so many. It has the right sized brim with a bound edge and the right sized crown. It is well proportioned. I liked my first modern Whippet so much I bought a second one. I'll leave the vintage ones to others.