At the Dog Track... The Whippets

[BobC]

Nice Whippet, Rodkins. I haven't seen many brown ones. Nice color and that diamond looks really nice in it.

 

[hatophile]

Good looking Whippets Mike and HE. That's a lovely shade of brown, Mike.

 

[DJH]

I was very lucky to be able to grab this beautiful Bluegrass Green Whippet that Robert (RLK) recently sold. I'd been looking out for a green Whippet for quite a while so this one is a special treat.

The hat is in great condition and has the O.P.S. tag, which dates it to the early 50's.

The last photo is the Whippet with my Bluegrass Green Campdraft, to show how the colours compare:

Thanks, Robert!

 

[riccardo]

Hi Feraud,
that green whippet is great, I like to much that hat. I really like that place, a restaurant I think.
It look very vintage but I'm sure the restaurant is new or modern.
Any information about it?
Best regard.
Riccardo.

 

[monbla256]

I was very lucky to be able to grab this beautiful Bluegrass Green Whippet that Robert (RLK) recently sold. I'd been looking out for a green Whippet for quite a while so this one is a special treat.

The hat is in great condition and has the O.P.S. tag, which dates it to the early 50's.

The last photo is the Whippet with my Bluegrass Green Campdraft, to show how the colours compare:

Thanks, Robert!

I REALLY LIKE your Whippet David !! LOVE the color! It reminds me of my father's Rittenhouse in style and proportions. I LOVE the style of hats made in the late 40s/early 50s much better than those of the 30s for sure

 

[rlk]

I REALLY LIKE your Whippet David !! LOVE the color! It reminds me of my father's Rittenhouse in style and proportions. I LOVE the style of hats made in the late 40s/early 50s much better than those of the 30s for sure

The Whippet was introduced in 1937 and kept on selling....

 

[monbla256]

The Whippet was introduced in 1937 and kept on selling....

So the Whippet made in the 50's was the SAME size and proportions as that made in 1937 ? Or did they adapt to the style sense of the times as has seemingly been done with the current Whippet? if so, I'll take the one from the 50's

 

[rlk]

So the Whippet made in the 50's was the SAME size and proportions as that made in 1937 ? Or did they adapt to the style sense of the times as has seemingly been done with the current Whippet? if so, I'll take the one from the 50's

'37

1940

Dimensions begin to shrink '54-5(as w/Playboy)

1965

 

[monbla256]

So the '37 thru '54 years were the same hat ?

 

[rlk]

So the '37 thru '54 years were the same hat ?

Felt formulations changed during WW2 and perhaps again later. I've seen 2 bow variants. Crown block and ribbon width may have had minor adjustments from supply variation, but the hat, and for most of the period the price, were fairly consistent.

 

[monbla256]

Felt formulations changed during WW2 and perhaps again later. I've seen 2 bow variants. Crown block and ribbon width may have had minor adjustments from supply variation, but the hat, and for most of the period the price, were fairly consistent.

Thanks for the info. I'll have to look into one of the later ones from the early/mid 50s for sure .

 

[rrd]

Can anyone comment on the quality of the new stetson whippet? I am thinking about purchasing one and want to do my due diligence. Also if anyone is looking to sell a whippet, I am looking to purchase one size 7 1/4 but will consider 7 3/8. Thanks for your help.

 

[EggHead]

That is one stingy Whippet!

 

[carouselvic]

gray on gray

 

[DJH]

That's a beautiful Whippet, Vic! Looks to be in pristine shape as well.

 

[randooch]

That's a beautiful Whippet, Vic! Looks to be in pristine shape as well.

Agreed! I must say, the gray-on-gray has a certain appeal: not flashy, just quietly classy.

 

[Rodkins]

Here's my gray whippet:

 

[Aureliano]

Sweet one, Mike!

 

[09alloy]

Someday I will find one like this...Great hat Mike!!

 

[DJH]

I was lucky enough to go fishing in our favorite spot and catch myself the twin of my Bluegrass Whippet.

This one is light grey with grey ribbon and also has the OPS tag. Of the two, I think it must be slightly the older since it has the stars in the Stetson logo rather than the leaf - unless Stetson was just using up old inventory of liners.

I think the twins are happy to be reunited after all these years!