TheDane
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The more I look at that thing, the less certain I am as to just what it's supposed to do. I think your suggestion is as good as any.
After thinking about this "ding" for a couple of days, I have left all theories about an adjustable flange. There are so many things that make that explanation unlikely. I think it was made to be used in one - and only one - size.
It may be a little far fetched, but maybe it was made to accommodate for hats with a strong reversed taper - or for a last flanging of hats with some kind of decoration on top of the crown. Not necessarily gents' hats. You wouldn't be able to squeeze such a hat through a normal flange, if it couldn't be taken apart in some way.
Maybe far fetched - but not quite as far fetched as the potty training
PS: The actual flange is a snap flange made for gents' hats - and the stamp in one one points to the hatting tools maker "Allie Malliard"
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