Motoring Cap - What do you make of it?

[Mr. Scratch]

What I've been looking for is a hat that I've seen in photos worn by very early cross-country motorists (just post-1900) that was not a flat cap. I don't know what such a hat is called, but it tends to have a very short, sharply downward-angled bill, and a slight "poofiness" that is usually flattened more rearward (as opposed to a forward newsboy-style), somewhat resembling a short-billed crusher.

This is as near as I can find. Does anyone know what a hat like this might be called? Also, the decorative buckle & band on this hat -- stay or go?

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

The buckle should stay - that hat is COOOOOL!!!

 

[Torpedo]

Keep it as is! This one should look great with some vintage, or retro-styled, leather jacket or coat.

 

[carter]

That cap resembles an old Touring Cap. Keep the buckle and strap by all means. Can you post a picture of the interior of the cap?

Is that a modern cap? If so, please post a link if it is available online and not in a live auction.

 

[rgraham]

Twiggy called, she wants her hat back.

I think what you are describing is a newsboy type hat that has been pulled back away from the bill to the rear of the cap. Very sporty.

 

[Mr. Scratch]

That cap resembles an old Touring Cap. Keep the buckle and strap by all means. Can you post a picture of the interior of the cap?

Is that a modern cap? If so, please post a link if it is available online and not in a live auction.

Yes, it is a modern cap. Here is the interior:

It is available at Amazon. Max size listed is 7-1/8, but it has an elastic adjuster so it actually can fit larger - I wear a 7-1/2, and it works, though a bit snug, something I figure I can remedy by loosening the elastic.

http://www.amazon.com/RIBBED-BUCKLE...r_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1238166311&sr=1-5

 

[Not-Bogart13]

With that sizing, it was probably meant to be a woman's hat. But that's not surprising, since I've seen many men's vintage style hats (and jackets too) targeted at women first nowadays. Sometime only to women. I've even seen the Newsboy sold exclusively as a woman's hat. :eusa_doh:

Oh, well. Nice find.

 

[Mr. Scratch]

With that sizing, it was probably meant to be a woman's hat. But that's not surprising, since I've seen many men's vintage style hats (and jackets too) targeted at women first nowadays. Sometime only to women. I've even seen the Newsboy sold exclusively as a woman's hat. :eusa_doh:

I suspect it was designed as unisex, but marketed with women in mind. The ad says 7-1/8, but the actual tag says "One Size Fits Most". It appears the 7-1/8 measurement is what the opening measures without really stretching the elastic.

I actually wore it out today and the first person who saw it, one of my kid's teachers who also dresses casual vintage (usual attire is button-up shirt, chinos, suspenders and driving cap), jogged up while I was going to my car to asked where I got it so he could buy one. So I guess it works. It looks perfect with the 1903 Gunner Coat I bought a couple weeks ago. All it requires now is the goggles and the handlebar moustache.

 

[Not-Bogart13]

The ad says 7-1/8, but the actual tag says "One Size Fits Most". It appears the 7-1/8 measurement is what the opening measures without really stretching the elastic.

Ah-ha! That makes more sense, even.