Going Atomic With Dalton

[DaveProc]

So far I have found "America's Finest" used from 1935-1952 in ads, but I'm still looking.

1935


1952

 

[DaveProc]

 

[DaveProc]

1931

1-30-1931

5-2-1931

 

[DaveProc]

1936

 

[DaveProc]

1938

 

[Frunobulax]

I'll see if I can try to find a date range for the change.

Thanks, I'm beginning to think it was just different marketing to different markets, and may not have anything to do with dates.

1931

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5-2-1931

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Those pre-1900 ads seem to indicate a different Dalton Hat Company (curious), started by Louis K. "Luke" Dalton? We seem to have, perhaps, two hat companies started by the same guy. It seems the ones we have hats from are likely the second company.

Started by Louis K. Dalton in 1923. Louis was apparently employed by a different hatter (Waring) prior to opening his own shop. This was sold to Leisten and Wilkenselb in June 1924. The company was moved from the Main Street location in 1931 to John St (other docs say School St.). In 1952 or 1953, the Dalton Hat Co. was sold and moved to Baltimore. I presume after the Baltimore move, it was more of a naming rights issue than actual manufacture. I still have no evidence any Dalton Hat plant was ever in Baltimore.

 

[DaveProc]

All of my research is showing the c. 1923 hat company owned by Luke A. Dalton

 

[DaveProc]

I found a reference to the charter of the Dalton Hat Company being revoked in 1965 in the Nov 9, 1965 issue of the Cumberland ( Maryland) Evening Times

 

[DaveProc]

1978

 

[DaveProc]

1964

 

[Frunobulax]

1978

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Fifty-nine seems to be a cursed age for Dalton Hat Co. men!

 

[DaveProc]

Fifty-nine seems to be a cursed age for Dalton Hat Co. men!

It would appear so.

 

[Frunobulax]

All of my research is showing the c. 1923 hat company owned by Luke A. Dalton

Yeah, I got the Lois K from the 1931 article above. Obviously a mistake.

I think it could be that those 1890s ads are for a retail establishment called Dalton Hat Co, as they are featuring Knox hats and the like.

 

[DaveProc]

 

[DaveProc]

1937

 

[Short Balding Guy]

1937
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Here is pics of my Mistery Felt Dalton.

Best wishes, Eric -

 

[BobHufford]

Looks like old Harry is waving a Dalton ... (correct me if I'm wrong).

November 5, 1948. Truman and Barkley had just returned to Washington after winning the 1948 election.

 

[Frunobulax]

Looks like old Harry is waving a Dalton ... (correct me if I'm wrong).

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November 5, 1948. Truman and Barkley had just returned to Washington after winning the 1948 election.

Well, sumbitch! Good find, Bob!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Looks like old Harry is waving a Dalton ... (correct me if I'm wrong).

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November 5, 1948. Truman and Barkley had just returned to Washington after winning the 1948 election.

The haberdasher president knew his hats too. Although, I have to say his companions hat is outstanding!

 

[belfastboy]

The haberdasher president knew his hats too. Although, I have to say his companions hat is outstanding!

Yes, that is where my eye went too.