Crofut & Knapp Tales

[clintfisher]

Very nice acquisition.

Thanks man, it's still my daily driver. LOVE it

 

[Bill Hughes]

So far this is probably my favorite fedora in my collection. I was told it's from the 40s but don't really know for sure.

 

[hatsRme]

So far this is probably my favorite fedora in my collection. I was told it's from the 40s but don't really know for sure. View attachment 77991 View attachment 77992 View attachment 77993 View attachment 77994 View attachment 77995 View attachment 77996 View attachment 77997

WOW-za, Bill!!!! That is truly a STUNNER, sir! I'm totally intrigued by the color palate... Thanks for posting it.

 

[splintercellsz]

So far this is probably my favorite fedora in my collection. I was told it's from the 40s but don't really know for sure. View attachment 77991 View attachment 77992 View attachment 77993 View attachment 77994 View attachment 77995 View attachment 77996 View attachment 77997

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[Redfokker]

So far this is probably my favorite fedora in my collection. I was told it's from the 40s but don't really know for sure. View attachment 77991 View attachment 77992 View attachment 77993 View attachment 77994 View attachment 77995 View attachment 77996 View attachment 77997

Covet to the max Bill! Great color combo and classic lines. That liner tells all sorts of stories, research is forthcoming.

 

[Redfokker]

There is a mention of the Paul T. Carroll hat shop in the American Hatter Vol. 48
and the American Clothier Vol. 84

You can download these off of google books I think.

And from the History of the Oakland #3 Rotary club history:

"Perhaps this strife is best illustrated by the tale of the Tri-City Mad Hatter.
Paul T. Carroll held the classification as 'hatter' in 1909. One meeting, he stormed in late, red-faced, and exploded. “Just before I came in this room I made it my business to check the hats parked in the cloakroom just to see how many Paul T. Carroll labels were tucked inside. I found only six out of 125 hats with my name. Do you call that loyalty?"

Well, Paul the Mad Hatter was promptly replaced with another Oakland hat merchant. But more importantly, the incident brought to a head the festering problems within the club."

Just some quick Googling with my coffee this morning.

 

[RJR]

There is a mention of the Paul T. Carroll hat shop in the American Hatter Vol. 48
and the American Clothier Vol. 84

You can download these off of google books I think.

And from the History of the Oakland #3 Rotary club history:

"Perhaps this strife is best illustrated by the tale of the Tri-City Mad Hatter.
Paul T. Carroll held the classification as 'hatter' in 1909. One meeting, he stormed in late, red-faced, and exploded. “Just before I came in this room I made it my business to check the hats parked in the cloakroom just to see how many Paul T. Carroll labels were tucked inside. I found only six out of 125 hats with my name. Do you call that loyalty?"

Well, Paul the Mad Hatter was promptly replaced with another Oakland hat merchant. But more importantly, the incident brought to a head the festering problems within the club."

Just some quick Googling with my coffee this morning.

 

[Redfokker]

Today I averted disaster with a Crofut & Knapp straw that Adrian sent my way. The postal gorillas totally stomped the package! I saw the box and my heart stopped. There was damage, and a severe brim bend/disfigurement. Steam and more steam has brought it back to life. The liner is ventilated and actually quite substantial for this vintage. I assume this hat is early to mid 1960s. There is still a stain (oil or ink maybe) on the pug that needs attention. It's stingy, and crispy but I like it all the same. The color is a really dark grey/blue, did not photograph under flash well.

 

[Bill Hughes]

Today I averted disaster with a Crofut & Knapp straw that Adrian sent my way. The postal gorillas totally stomped the package! I saw the box and my heart stopped. There was damage, and a severe brim bend/disfigurement. Steam and more steam has brought it back to life. The liner is ventilated and actually quite substantial for this vintage. I assume this hat is early to mid 1960s. There is still a stain (oil or ink maybe) on the pug that needs attention. It's stingy, and crispy but I like it all the same. The color is a really dark grey/blue, did not photograph under flash well.

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Looks like the patient will survive. Great job!

 

[splintercellsz]

c.1933-1935

 

[steur]

c.1933-1935

Great find, Justin. I am curious if and what you're going to do about the stains. Is there a remedy for that?

 

[splintercellsz]

Great find, Justin. I am curious if and what you're going to do about the stains. Is there a remedy for that?

I think a naptha washing could help, but I'll just repost the hat as is, since i don't have the means to do such a task right now

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[splintercellsz]

1930s C&K

*NOT MINE

 

[splintercellsz]

c.1930s

*NOT MINE

 

[RJR]

c.1930s

*NOT MINE

Love the felt and the color.

 

[Redfokker]

1930s C&K

*NOT MINE

"Eiderdown" Very interesting model name, have to research that one. Ohhhh look! A squirrel... Mmmmm shiny object...

 

[splintercellsz]

1940s C&K

Blue medium length felt heather finish.

 

[steur]

1940s C&K

Blue medium length felt heather finish.

That is just jawdroppingly beautiful, Justin. Awesome!

 

[splintercellsz]

That is just jawdroppingly beautiful, Justin. Awesome!

Thank you my friend!!!

 

[splintercellsz]

1930s/40s "The Admiral"

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