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Folks, this thread is not to divert attention from Art and the other good hat vendors/artists who frequent this list, but to mention an interesting vendor with a website that has a rundown on how hats are made.
I live near Greeley, CO where the Greeley Hatworks are located. They've been in business since 1909, which probably makes them one of the older hatters in the US.
Their website has some interesting stuff, including a variety of dress and western styles, AND a walk-through titled "Making of a Hat". I thought that some of you might find the site interesting.
If you click on "How to Order" you'll see a photo of a gent being measured for a hat using a hundred-fingered appraratus that pre-dates 1900. I've had my head measured with that unit, and it's a really cool experience! The little fingers create a representation of your head shape on the flat top of the device, and the hatter inserts a piece of paper into the top of the device, draws a line on the paper as the shape-fitter defines it, and then files the paper for future reference. He has essentially stored your head shape and size for future use.
I can attest to the fact that they do good work, and provide outstanding customer service. In fact, I was just there today dropping off my grey Open Road to have it blocked.
Greeley Hatworks
I live near Greeley, CO where the Greeley Hatworks are located. They've been in business since 1909, which probably makes them one of the older hatters in the US.
Their website has some interesting stuff, including a variety of dress and western styles, AND a walk-through titled "Making of a Hat". I thought that some of you might find the site interesting.
If you click on "How to Order" you'll see a photo of a gent being measured for a hat using a hundred-fingered appraratus that pre-dates 1900. I've had my head measured with that unit, and it's a really cool experience! The little fingers create a representation of your head shape on the flat top of the device, and the hatter inserts a piece of paper into the top of the device, draws a line on the paper as the shape-fitter defines it, and then files the paper for future reference. He has essentially stored your head shape and size for future use.
I can attest to the fact that they do good work, and provide outstanding customer service. In fact, I was just there today dropping off my grey Open Road to have it blocked.
Greeley Hatworks
