Dobbs forty.... good news/bad news

[lostinperiphery]

my recent acquisition, off of ebay, and without question, the finest hat in my collection!

good news: the quality in this hat is purely amazing
bad news: I'm totally spoiled now, and any hat purchase made from here on out will pale in comparison...

I have a few other very nice hats, a knox twenty, a dobbs twenty, and a cavanagh that all have the cav-edge... but I this is the first I've owned that really has that claylike felt I've heard about. my other's are certainly soft, and shape very well, but this one... It's heaven! The color is a deep, richly warm brown, and the ribbon has hints of marroon to it. Its really quite stunning! I'm still playing with rough creases, trying to decide what I like best before steaming it in.

What was a very neat surprise, when I received the hat, I noticed that it was originally sold from Davidson's of Roanoke VA... It just so happens that I had my tuxedo fitted here 5-6 years ago for a formal college dance with my girlfriend-now-wife

I lack the knowledge to accurate date that hat, other than the taller/squarer crowns such as these were more popular in the 40's... I'd love to hear what the experts have to say!

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

That is a beaute!! A warm brown like that is a very versatile color. Fantastic proportions. Obviously a quality lid. I could believe '40s for that one. It does have a generous swath of brown roan leather inside. Congrats and thanks for showing us - you've got a real winner there!

 

[delectans]

A truly breathtaking hat!!! Love the color of the felt and ribbon.

 

[BanjoMerlin]

Nice hat. In 1955 a Stetson 7X Beaver sold for $50.

Since Davidson's is still there, they celebrated their 100th anniversary this year and still family owned, you might contact them and see if anyone there can give you a time frame when they used that logo.

 

[ScionPI2005]

Very nice! If you're truly concerned about it spoiling you for life, you could always donate the hat to me. After time you will forget about it and be pleased by other hats you find...[huh]

 

[Dutchman]

Truely a terrific find. What a beautiful hat. Very 40's and a great color combo. I want one!

 

[dwebber18]

That is a gorgeous hat, the color is great and the finish looks superb. Crowns a little tall for me, but a beautiful hat none the less!