OK...so what is your oldest hat?

[Ormazd]

Pre-1946 Mallory 10

 

[alanfgag]

Not positive which is the oldest, all are in the 1900-1918 bracket... what I believe to be oldest is first:

Hawes Von Gal:

Cheyenne hats from Greentree:

Stetson Star

 

[Alive'n'Amplified]

Late '30s Cavanagh. The absolute finest hat in my modest collection. Ultra-lightweight.

 

[splintercellsz]

Wow, I really like that Hawes Von Gal, Alan! Do you have any more photos?

 

[alanfgag]

Thanks Justin... It is well documented on the Hawes Von Gal thread.

 

[splintercellsz]

Wow... stunning! I hope to one day have the ability to own a felt hat from the pre-30's period!

 

[Alive'n'Amplified]

You've been on a tear lately, splinter. I'm sure you'll find something soon!

 

[splintercellsz]

One can only dream!!!!

 

[Terry "The Hat"]

My oldest hat is an approx. 1941 Strat. We believe it's a 41 by the sticker in the top (no liner).

 

[TomS]

My oldest is an Alexander "Coronet". It's probably from the early 1940s.

 

[Fletch]

The hat in my avatar. Schoble, extra high crown, welted (felted? don't have it handy) edge, unlined. I'd guess it to be mid '30s.

 

[bowlerman]

I"m led to believe that this Knox vented derby is my oldest hat. Some votes have been from the late 19 teens to 1920s. Pretty sure it would still predate my 1928 Kaufman derby. This is a treasure.

 

[m0nk]

Mine is a Whippet, likely from the 40's, though I have a feeling by the tag, liner, and brim style, late 40's (unless someone can chime in with a better idea):

 

[Chepstow]

My guess, that is my oldest hat! Rehfus Melone ca. 1920 maybe older.

 

[Alive'n'Amplified]

That's a real beauty, Manfred. The liner is simple and sophisticated. Very nice hat. :thumb:

 

[alanfgag]

+1!

 

[Chepstow]

AnA and Alan, thanks a million!

 

[mayserwegener]

That's a real beauty, Manfred. The liner is simple and sophisticated. Very nice hat. :thumb:

Also super light weight. I believe only 115 grams!

 

[Chepstow]

Steve, thanks my friend, thats right!

 

[LoveMyHats2]

I think I may have just sold my oldest hat, but a close second to it my vintage Strat from the 1940's. They say you know your hat is getting up there as soon as it asks to borrow the car.....lol!