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Just a beater that I picked up at a flea market for $4.50. I plan to use it to experiment with cleaning and reshaping and then move it on as it doesn't fit. It seems that it will take a shape nicely. I don't find much info on Citation hats so I wanted to get this on the record. Sorry for the extreme detour in quality and condition normally seen in this thread.

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Bancroft genuine beaver. Very similar in softness and finish to the Stetson Clear Nutria I've posted recently to the WHAYWT thread. It needs to go to the groomer, which should perk it up nicely, I think. I've not had any luck with Bancroft or the store (Donath Acker Co. Harvey, Ill.) - any relation to the military cap mfgr. Bancroft in Mass.? I see a United Hatters of N.A. union label... other forensics will need to be done carefully from home. Will post and update.

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For a couple of years now I've checked ebay, Etsy, and here on the Lounge for that impossible dream, a Playboy in a 7 7/8. They don't seem to exist. So I'm thinking my next custom job, when finances allow such a thing, will be in that style. I've always wondered about the felt used on them, as it looks firm but pliable.
 

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These just arrived, courtesy of moontheloon. Thanks, bro!
They were posted in detail a week ago Sunday. A pair of Thomas Begg Originals, from New York.

First, this Cocoanut.

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A little big, but that is why the Powers That Be made foam tape.
Next, this Milan

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Fit is perfect. A little Lexol, and the bands are like new. Dimensions look 60's, and the Persian Pickle pugarees would put them later in the decade. Interesting note while doing detective work on the tags...Milan has a union label on the size tag, but the cocoanut has no union label. I didn't see one under the sweat either.
A couple of cool additions to the warm weather lineup. Funny, usually the cross-country flow of psychologically addictive weeds goes from west to east...more proof that Loungers do things differently! :)
 

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