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Peters Brothers

Bill Hughes

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I am very hesitant to post these pictures. I have dealt with Brad Peters and his employee (sorry I don't remember his name). Both are very nice and want to do a good job. I can tell they really want to do well. Remember, Shane no longer works at Peters Brothers and he was the main person doing the needle work.

Last week I went to Peters Brothers to pick up my two hats. I did not leave with them. I pointed out to Brad that I could put my middle finger behind each ribbon and he agreed the ribbons were loose. He was very nice and made sure I understood that since Shane left they are learning on the fly how to do things.

Today I went back and picked up the hats. I am not going to comment further. I really like both of the guys there and hope they get really good with their needle work.

The plan for this hat was to reshape into a fedora and replace the ribbon with this 1 1/2" blue. Band was to have double bow. Crown bashed to be a diamond. I kept the brim at 3 1/4" raw.

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Bill Hughes

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Here is the 1932 Shady Oak.

The plan for this hat was a full restoration. Meaning a full cleaning, new sweatband, keep original liner, keep the brim at 2 3/4" raw, replace the ribbon, double bow, and re-block as much as possible.

I like the sweatband itself. It's a nice sheepskin band and it has the Peters Brothers name. That is the main reason I wanted them to do the work. To get a Peters Brothers sweatband.

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Here is the 1932 Shady Oak.

The plan for this hat was a full restoration. Meaning a full cleaning, new sweatband, keep original liner, keep the brim at 2 3/4" raw, replace the ribbon, double bow, and re-block as much as possible.

I like the sweatband itself. It's a nice sheepskin band and it has the Peters Brothers name. That is the main reason I wanted them to do the work. To get a Peters Brothers sweatband.

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:( These hats deserve more...
 

moontheloon

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Here is the 1932 Shady Oak.

The plan for this hat was a full restoration. Meaning a full cleaning, new sweatband, keep original liner, keep the brim at 2 3/4" raw, replace the ribbon, double bow, and re-block as much as possible.

I like the sweatband itself. It's a nice sheepskin band and it has the Peters Brothers name. That is the main reason I wanted them to do the work. To get a Peters Brothers sweatband.

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Oh my

They charged you for those ?
 

Bill Hughes

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Well--I have a 1/2 beaver that should be ready Monday. Hope they get things together before finishing my hat.

While there I did notice all the Peters Brothers cowboy hats on the wall had leather hatbands with silver buckles. Not one ribbon. The only ribbon hats were othe makers and a couple of old (from last summer) hemps.
 

Bill Hughes

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Oh my

They charged you for those ?

Yes, but at least I got the Peters Brothers sweatband which is the main reason I went there. Even though the seam will have to be re-sewn it’s still a good sweat.

A few days ago I grabbed a Stetson 100 that will need some work. It also is beige. So I’m thinking I’ll send out all three together. Question is to whom? I have two in my mind I’m contemplating.
 

DougC

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Doug - Have you received you hat? Would love to see pictures.
My son picked up the hat yesterday. He sent pictures and it looks ok. I asked for a bound brim and or style ribbon...got a simple ribbon and unbound brim. So... I’ll take a trip to Texas hatters when I get the hat in hand at Christmas time.
 

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