My first hat.

[Richmos33]

I bought my first hat yesterday. I don't know how old it is or even what kind of hat it is. If any one could help it would be very much appreciated. The hat is in excellent condition. Inside of the hat it has a leather band with two inscriptions one says Dobbs and the other says Warner & Co BALTIMORE. Also inside of the hat it has an insignia that says DOBBS Fifth Ave-New York with 620 and 324 on either sides. Underneath of that it has two circles with two lions in each of them holding a diamond with a D in it. One says distinctive character and the other says superb quality. underneath of the insignia it says Made for Warner Co. underneath of that it has the initals WBB in Gold. The hat is black and has an egg shaped crown with about an inch black band around the crown. I am new to this site and I find things like this very interesting thank you for your help.

Rich

 

[Bud-n-Texas]

Welcome Rich

A photo will go along way in the ID of a hat.

 

[Rick Blaine]

Warner & Co., Inc. Polk’s Baltimore City Directory for 1900 lists WARNER & CO. (Theodore Warner and James R. Paine), Hatters, at 324 W. Baltimore St. Polk’s for 1922 gives WARNER & CO., Hats, Caps, Umbrellas, Coats, Canes, etc., 222-224 W. Baltimore St. Sometime between 1925 and 1927, WARNER & CO., moved to 18-20 East Baltimore St. Polk’s for 1964 gives WARNER & CO., The Quality Store for Men, 20 East Baltimore St.

 

[GentlemanFarmer]

Welcome

Welcome to the Lounge. Show us a photo.

 

[Richmos33]

Thanks I'm trying to get a picture up now.

 

[Richmos33]

Pictures

 

[DOUGLAS]

That is quite a nice first purchase. Wear it in good health. Looks to be a Derby or Bowler and in good shape too. It has a beautiful liner.

 

[Dinerman]

I wish that hat was in my size...

It's beautiful. and it's from a local store, making it all the more cool.

nice score, where on earth did you find it?
and for how much?

 

[Richmos33]

Dinerman

Thanks Dinerman I actually found the hat on the eastern shore at a antique shop called goose on the roof for $30.00.

Rich

 

[Razzman]

Sweet hat. Very nice looking indeed, and at a bargain price. Congratulations :eusa_clap