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Panama Hat Thread

JC Montecristi Hat

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Manta, Manabí, Ecuador
Friends. I think they can help me with the following:

I'm about to make my own leather sweatband, I'd like to know the measurements of how to place them, I don't want to put them too inside ( or deep, sorry) , maybe a picture with a tape measure would be helpful.
 

georgie girl

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The emerald city
Somehow I missed this, what a cool hat! Did the transit ticket come with it, nothing like having the vintage narrowed down like that.

Machine woven hat of unknown fiber origin... perhaps casein? Not a milk dud, though - the form is quite beautiful.

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Buffalo, NY
Somehow I missed this, what a cool hat! Did the transit ticket come with it, nothing like having the vintage narrowed down like that.

Yes, the ticket was tucked behind the sweatband.

I have to ask Alan, do you live in the most fabulous vintage hat store? I can't even imagine owning a fraction of the lovely hats you post here, it's always a pleasure seeing them.

Thank you... I’ve been lucky to have a small head and some good hunting over the years. Glad you enjoy seeing them.
 

Fu Manchu

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Ivory Tower, CT
Hi all,

I finally received my recent eBay win in the mail yesterday. I'm very excited. It's from Casa Arcentales, the same firm that made FDR's hat for the Tehran Conference and HarpPlayerGene's amazing hat. Here are some photos, including shots of the original box, leather band, and certificate of origin! I count around 36 WPI on the brim, which is not too shabby.

I contacted Optimo this morning, but was informed that they no longer finish Montecristi bodies. That's unfortunate news, as I wanted mine to get the same special treatment as HarpPlayerGene's hat. I suppose that this one will be off to VS Custom Hats (unless you all have other ideas).

Also, there's an informational booklet titled "Montecristi, Aristocrat of Straw Hats" that came rolled up in the hat. When I have some time, I'll take photos and upload it. I particularly like the price list and list of recommended hatters. They're all out of business except for Shudde Brothers!
 

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