My new Silk Top Hat has arrived!!!!!

[metropd]

I intend to wear this for my daily strolls about town, Fashions Shows, and of course the Del Mar Horse Races.

Here are some shots from inside my room with my Dinner Suit and silk/cashmere scarf.

 

[metropd]

The brand is Thos. Townend & Co of London circa 1890-1900.
The Crown has a flare or bell curve.
The material is Silk Plush.
The crown height is 6 1/4.
It is in near mint condition.

 

[daizawaguy]

Perfect:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[JPMcAdara]

Wow, Metro, you really look sharp in that hat. The outfit is really put together well!! Great purchase.

JP

 

[Charlie Huang]

Amazing! Hats off to you. :eusa_clap

 

[macfly]

Most excellent. I wish those times were still here...something so elegant about evening wear with a hat.

 

[metropd]

Most excellent. I wish those times were still here...something so elegant about evening wear with a hat.

They are still here. History does not die with a generation, it lives with the people who breathe it.

 

[metropd]

Thank you so much everyone!!!!!

 

[dhermann1]

"History does not die with a generation, it lives with the people who breathe it."

I like this.

 

[billyspew]

Looks great - as usual. :eusa_clap

Thomas Townend was a good hatter (up until the 30's or 40's)
Article about their old building.
http://www.pewterers.org.uk/company/hall/halls%20supplement.pdf

I believe someone just picked up a Pith Helmet made by them.

 

[mayserwegener]

Super!

 

[Garrett]

Good stuff, Metro. Let's see a pic of that interior

 

[metropd]

Sure Garrett. I have to wait for my roommate to come back as it is his camera.

 

[Jauntyone]

Fantastic!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap More pictures, please.

 

[Colby Jack]

Wonderful Metro!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap ..Yes yes...more pics please!...and you can always throw in some of those beauties that pop up in your images...

 

[metropd]

Wonderful Metro!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap ..Yes yes...more pics please!...and you can always throw in some of those beauties that pop up in your images...

This one is actually my old top hat. I keep my new one in a box.

 

[duggap]

Oh, was she wearing a hat?

 

[metropd]

More pictures of the hat will come tomorrow.

 

[jimmy the lid]

More pictures of the hat will come tomorrow.

The hell with the hat...

Cheers,
JtL

 

[RBH]

The hell with the hat...

Cheers,
JtL

What he said.....