Bruce Wayne
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anyone ever hear of them? anyone know how to get a hold of them?
thanx!!!
Charlie
thanx!!!
Charlie
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empire hat block company
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Brad Bowers
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Incorporated in 1917, but long since gone, I'm sure. Only one or two places I can think of still make hat blocks.
Brad
Brad
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Like everything else in the hat business, they are long gone.There is one true blockmaker left here in the US called La Mode. They are located in the midwest . Otherwise , you need to look in Italy, or England. In Europe it is still done.
Steven
www.bencrafthats.com
Steven
www.bencrafthats.com
Aaron Hats
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You can find a list of current hat block makers and sellers at The Hat Site. I'm in the process of updating the site so feel free to let me know if you find any incorrect information.
Aaron
Aaron
Aaron, that is a very nice site. I didn't know that you managed it. People should look at the prices on some of the hat stores in England. Its almost double of the prices here in the USA!
Steven
www.bencrafthats.com
Steven
www.bencrafthats.com
ideaguy
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I have a few unusual blocks from them. Knew a hatmaker who had hundreds at least, of Empire Hat Co. blocks. Kool...
Rick Blaine
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N0000000000OOOooooo !
The final paragraph of this Time magazine article from 1969 will break your heart... "But Harry Glasgall, founder of the Empire Hat Block Corp...has just burned a couple of thousand (blocks) for lack of space.
The final paragraph of this Time magazine article from 1969 will break your heart... "But Harry Glasgall, founder of the Empire Hat Block Corp...has just burned a couple of thousand (blocks) for lack of space.
Aaron Hats
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besdor said:
Yes, I bought it a couple years ago just days before it was to be shut down. I didn't do much with it last year but I have high hopes for this year. I'm already receiving lots of interest since doing our first mailing for renewals and new members.
Aaron
merylcando
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Harry Glasgall, owner, was my great Uncle. Very successful family. My mother ran the showroom. However, I have little info about it and no memorabilia. Wish I did!
