Maclachlan Hats

[TheOldFashioned]

Thanks, Tim. Took me over a year but I have some stiff competition. The journey, however, is all part of the fun. If your past successes are any indication of the future you're bound to snag a great one soon enough.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Thanks, Tim. Took me over a year but I have some stiff competition. The journey, however, is all part of the fun. If your past successes are any indication of the future you're bound to snag a great one soon enough.

Only if I'm caught napping again. [emoji22]

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[TheOldFashioned]

He's a 6-7/8, so he should be safe.

When I went through this thread you posted a wonderful cream one that looks sort of similar with a mid ribbon and thin bound edge:

Hard to say based on the pictures but it looks like yours has more crown height and perhaps a little less brim. Can you confirm, and if so, what are the specs?

 

[drmaxtejeda]

He's a 6-7/8, so he should be safe.

When I went through this thread you posted a wonderful cream one that looks sort of similar with a mid ribbon and thin bound edge:
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Hard to say based on the pictures but it looks like yours has more crown height and perhaps a little less brim. Can you confirm, and if so, what are the specs?

I think you're right

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[Bill Hughes]

The moss colored MacLachlan is my first. I’m thinking mid-40s to early 50s? Opinions welcomed.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

The moss colored MacLachlan is my first. I’m thinking mid-40s to early 50s? Opinions welcomed.

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Beautiful, Bill. What do you think of the felt?

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[drmaxtejeda]

I just bought this Mac for $63.00 on eBay. Alisa will love it.

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[Bill Hughes]

Beautiful, Bill. What do you think of the felt?

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It’s probably the nicest I have.

 

[Hagwood]

The moss colored MacLachlan is my first. I’m thinking mid-40s to early 50s? Opinions welcomed.

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Beautiful Bill !

Man, you guys are killing me !!! LOL

 

[Hagwood]

I just bought this Mac for $63.00 on eBay. Alisa will love it.

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Looks too small for you Max, wanna sell it.......?

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Looks too small for you Max, wanna sell it.......?

It's for my daughter [emoji4]

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[Hagwood]

It's for my daughter [emoji4]

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Very cool ! She’ll love it.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Very cool ! She’ll love it.

She will! Thank you!

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[M Hatman]

A milk chocolate mid-ribbon Mac Lachlan:
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Specs:

2-1/2" Brim
3/16" Bound edge (symmetric)
5-1/4" Crown (open)
1" Ribbon
93g Weight
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Tagged 7-1/8 but the seller's measurements suggested it fit more like a 7-1/4, so I took a chance. Sure glad I did because it does indeed fit like one. The ribbon was partially folded over on itself so it'll need a little bit of TLC, but otherwise in great condition. Now I know why Doc Max likes these hats so much. Might not be the ever elusive 100 but a mighty fine hat nonetheless.

Nice, Nice find!!!! You took the Right chance alright!!!!

 

[Just Daniel]

Obit of founder George McLachlan and his two companies: George McLachlan and Sons Inc, and MacLachlan Hats Inc. Also a 1961 article about probable closure of the first.

Of note: H. McLachlan & Co., Inc. was a different brand founded earlier by George’s brother Harry.

 

[Just Daniel]

Both George McLachlan and H McLachlan hat companies listed on p 14 of this 1922 Connecticut manufacturers list.

http://cslib.cdmhost.com/digital/api/collection/p128501coll2/id/311258/download

 

[Just Daniel]

I guess this is a French page on US army equipment, here are orders for hats from both McLachlans up to ‘41. Doc will have to keep an eye out for these!

 

[Just Daniel]

Here is the earliest trademark reference I could find to MacLachlan Hats Incorporated, from 1948 and 1953. I could not find any info on the patent office database, maybe some of the other fellows can pull something up.

 

[DaveProc]

MacLachlan Ads 1946-1956

 

[Blare]

MacLachlan Ads 1946-1956
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Well I’ll be damned. There it is!

MacLachlan 100