Disney Hat

[jamespowers]

I think I remember a post somewhere that mentioned an interest in a Disney hat. I just ran across one on eBay at: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2998&item=8113441491&rd=1 if anyone is interested. The condition doesn't appear to be new and looks to be a small size but it is all there to work with. No size is mentioned. I hope this helps someone.
Who made Disney anyway? :cool2:

Regards to all,

J

 

[Nathan Flowers]

If I recall correctly, The_Edge has a Disney fedora, and from pictures he showed of it, it is a beautiful, and well made hat.

 

[MK]

There are two versions......that I know of. A wool hat and a fur felt one. The wool is not very good.....and that is being kind. In fact....the wool Indy helped me sell my Indy hats on E-Bay:

I sold both my PBs for more than I paid for them.

 

[Nathan Flowers]

There's an older (30s-40s) brand of hats named Disney that aren't related to Walt. Maybe Kyle can show his, as it's a beautiful grey. I think Andykev has one too.

 

[jamespowers]

Interesting. I am glad I asked.

Regards to all,

J

 

[havershaw]

Yeah, there was an old school hatter named Disney. I had one of their hats which was too small for me which I recently sold. It was a pretty nice felt, though, and I've been trying to grab myself a more wearable version. I just paid for that Ambassador Hotel fedora, which is marked as being a Disney Twenty-Five. I'll report more when it arrives.

I think Disney hats were supposed to be some of the nicer vintage hats, but they're not all that common.

 

[jamespowers]

Originally posted by havershaw
Yeah, there was an old school hatter named Disney. I had one of their hats which was too small for me which I recently sold. It was a pretty nice felt, though, and I've been trying to grab myself a more wearable version. I just paid for that Ambassador Hotel fedora, which is marked as being a Disney Twenty-Five. I'll report more when it arrives.

I think Disney hats were supposed to be some of the nicer vintage hats, but they're not all that common.

Now I remember the post came from you. I should have remembered better. I wonder if this one is Ambassador Hotel marked as well.

Regards,

J

 

[Art Fawcett]

James, the Disney Hat Co. was a very good manufacturer. I have had a number of them and the felt quality was excellent on every one. They seemed to be styled for the younger man and i believe they went after the college crowd with cool colors and different ribbon combination. Unfortunately, now defunct. (

 

[jamespowers]

Well, the seller says it measures a bit over 22 inches. That throws me out of the running. All the little headed guys can go after it. Darn! LOL LOL

Regards to all,

J

 

[Andykev]

Sorry

Originally posted by Zohar
There's an older (30s-40s) brand of hats named Disney that aren't related to Walt. Maybe Kyle can show his, as it's a beautiful grey. I think Andykev has one too.

Sorry, I DON'T have a Disney. Wish I did. They are good hats.

 

[Nathan Flowers]

Yeah, it was Art I was thinking of.

 

[jamespowers]

Re: Sorry

Originally posted by Andykev
Sorry, I DON'T have a Disney. Wish I did. They are good hats.

You could have one now. The disney has no bids (no reserve) and only 11 hours left to bid. It is only about a 6 7/8 though. Might be a good spare for havershaw.

Regards to all,

J

 

[jamespowers]

Re: Sorry

Originally posted by Andykev
Sorry, I DON'T have a Disney. Wish I did. They are good hats.

You could have one now. The disney has no bids (no reserve) and only 11 hours left to bid. It is only about a 6 7/8 though. Might be a good spare for havershaw.

Regards to all,

J

 

[jamespowers]

Here is another Disney that has recently come up. It comes with the original box. Not bad but too small for me.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=14065&item=8113855857&rd=1

There is also a straw hat out there. Not in my size again but here it is.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=52369&item=8114093787&rd=1

Have at them both.

Regards to all,

J

 

[Engr-Chas]

FYI

On that Disney Fed, according to his measurements, 8"x6-5/8" That comes out to 22.875" which is 7-1/4.

Charles

 

[jamespowers]

Re: FYI

Originally posted by Engr-Chas
On that Disney Fed, according to his measurements, 8"x6-5/8" That comes out to 22.875" which is 7-1/4.

Charles

Yep, unfortunately I need a 7 5/8. I think he said it was about 23 inches but that is still an inch short for me.

Regards to all,

J

 

[Mr. 'H']

Well you guys, I finally got my hands on a Disney. I have been looking at getting a Disney for quite some time. I had heard that the felt is really good.

Firstly let me show you the photo from the listing of the "Porkpie"

Ahh!

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Pretty bland... (to the naked eye)

Now, take this home, steam and brush it, get rid of the feather and hey presto:

Isn't it great when we can spot an opportunity beyond a bad listing! Look at the diffence in coolness between image one and the rest. We are lucky to have that information.

Now, questions:

When does this hat date from (price tag states $15)

Can anyone elaborate on Art's point about these lids being aimed at the younger market?

Thoughts...?

 

[J. M. Stovall]

Well you guys, I finally got my hands on a Disney. I have been looking at getting a Disney for quite some time. I had heard that the felt is really good.

Firstly let me show you the photo from the listing of the "
Ahh!

Pretty bland... (to the naked eye)

Now, take this home, steam and brush it, get rid of the feather and hey presto:

Isn't it great when we can spot an opportunity beyond a bad listing! Look at the diffence in coolness between image one and the rest. We are lucky to have that information.

Now, questions:

When does this hat date from (price tag states $15)

Can anyone elaborate on Art's point about these lids being aimed at the younger market?

Thoughts...?

Which color is more accurate? Just curious.

 

[Mr. 'H']

My own colors are the more accurate. The old flash vs no-flash thing.

It's chocolate and it's lovely.

 

[indycop]

Man o man what a difference!!!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap