in praise of whippets.

[Matt Deckard]

just won this on Ebay. I am between sizes and sometimes 7 1/8 fits sometimes it is too snug, we'll se what this one yields.

looks like a 40's whippet
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2877342599&category=14065&rd=1

 

[Dusty Rhodes]

Sweet hat

What I woundn't give for a 7 1/8 - 7 1/4 size head. But then I'd be a LOT pooer LOL Superb find sir.
Dusty

 

[Fedora]

I loved that hat too. Sorry to bid it up, but I wanted it too. You just had deeper pockets than me this time of year.:cry: It looks like a really thin and supple felt. That sort of felt is wonderful stuff. Fedora

 

[MK]

You lucky dog.

 

[Bogie1943]

Mr. Deckard, I have a proposal for you. I have in my posession a 1930's Gray w/ a black ribbon Homberg made by Mallory, Mint condition, size 7 1/4. Please correct me if that's not your size. I love this hat beyond words, however, I wear a 6 7/8, now you can see my delema. I am looking for either a similar Homberg to replace it or something along the lines of a whippet. You being a vintage clothing god as it were, I was hoping perhaps you could track down such an item for me and then a trade would be in order, if you are at all interested. Let me know and I can send you some pictures and so forth.

 

[havershaw]

Matt -
Glad to see you won it - I tried to stay out of your way. That is a beautiful hat. I love the Whippets (I'm now the owner of four).

 

[Matt Deckard]

Mr. Deckard, I have a proposal for you. I have in my posession a 1930's Gray w/ a black ribbon Homberg made by Mallory, Mint condition, size 7 1/4. Please correct me if that's not your size. I love this hat beyond words, however, I wear a 6 7/8, now you can see my delema. I am looking for either a similar Homberg to replace it or something along the lines of a whippet. You being a vintage clothing god as it were, I was hoping perhaps you could track down such an item for me and then a trade would be in order, if you are at all interested. Let me know and I can send you some pictures and so forth.

I have more homburgs than I have fedoras.

I think I have a couple in smaller sizes like 7 or small 7 1/8 maybe even a 6 7/8.

I promise I will go through my boxes tonight to see exactly what I have. If I have what you want we can work something out.

Somone else has already contacted me in regards to this too.

If I had a computer at home you'd have the information sooner.

I have a few Stetsons and a knox that are too tight for my head and more, full details tomorrow.

 

[Bogie1943]

Very kind thanks for going to the effort to help me out. I look forward to your report with great anticipation.:cool2: