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Hello all,
I'm new here. I'm a vintage store owner and have a good knowledge of vintage but struggle with men's fedoras. I've read all about Knox Fifth ave Hats and history, but am still unsure on the date of this hat. I believe it's a Homborg ? At first, I thought it a newer one, but then questioned that. It has a 2" brim, embossed logo on sweatband, the sweatband is leather, the size tag is paper ( why I thought maybe newer, but then saw older hats with paper size tags) is in good condition except for some staining on the hat lining. It came from a local woman who passed recently, was in her 70s and did theatre. Any help dating and pricing would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!
A few tips.
Look behind the sweatband at the rear of the hat (if it's pliable). You should find a reorder tag and a union label. Post those as they contain clues.
You can also bracket your hat's age if you can determine when Frank Vargaus was in business.
We tend to not give price advice, as it can depend on many things, but it's a very nice Homburg in a sought after color and the larger 7 1/2 size makes it desirable, as well.