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Strapped-4-Cache

One Too Many
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1,112
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Lawrenceville, GA
If I could find a 4+" brim with a 5" open crown I would make a replica of a Planters hat to wear to living history events. Maybe the Bushman is something to look for?

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I saw this hat and realized I want to try to convert my recent Dynefelt purchase to something similar. Not sure I'm going to add distressed cavalry cords, but I might swap the ribbon to make it look a bit more like this one. I don't have anything close to the equipment to flange the brim to hold that shape, so I'm planning to keep a more flat brim with a front break.

Edit: guess a pic of the hat would help...

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I saw this hat and realized I want to try to convert my recent Dynefelt purchase to something similar. Not sure I'm going to add distressed cavalry cords, but I might swap the ribbon to make it look a bit more like this one. I don't have anything close to the equipment to flange the brim to hold that shape, so I'm planning to keep a more flat brim with a front break.

Edit: guess a pic of the hat would help...

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I think the Akubra Territory is a good candidate to convert. I didn't want to pay $100+ for something that I probably won't wear all that much but I may include one with my next order/shipment. The Territory has a good bit of packer on the front & back of the brim. I figured if I can't hand roll the curl in the brim then I would prefer not to have the packer & leave it flat. I have a big Sunbody palm leaf with a Gus crease that's a work hat, all dirty etc. I've thought about trying to convert it first.

The hat pictured was sold at auction a few yrs ago. It obviously predates the Civil War but was worn & had provenance to a CSA General (forget which one).

Let me know how your project goes! Your hat looks to be a good candidate.
 

John Wesley

New in Town
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9
Location
Boston
I just bought on the bay a JJ Hat Center Valencia. An older one supposed to be in mint condition, beaver/mink fur felt made in Italy in taupe. I can't wait to get it. I tried one on at JJ's a year ago. I loved it but did not want to spend the 550 they priced it at.
 

moontheloon

I'll Lock Up
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8,592
Location
NJ
This showed up at my studio this afternoon
Beautiful hat ... Very nice green ...but unfortunately it is the size of a child's hat.
I mean tiny... I think 1/4 means 6 1/4
It will be going back

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rclark

Call Me a Cab
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2,272
Location
Central Texas
This showed up at my studio this afternoon
Beautiful hat ... Very nice green ...but unfortunately it is the size of a child's hat.
I mean tiny... I think 1/4 means 6 1/4
It will be going back

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Oh no! That is crazy. That hat looks top notch. I don't know if I have ever seen a size 6 1/4 hat. What a complete bummer.
 

40Cal

One Too Many
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1,689
Location
California
This showed up at my studio this afternoon
Beautiful hat ... Very nice green ...but unfortunately it is the size of a child's hat.
I mean tiny... I think 1/4 means 6 1/4
It will be going back

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Oh man.... sorry Moon. That is one incredible hat! I've never seen a 61/4... you would think they would have a different size tag than the 7 1/4
 

Panadora

Practically Family
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526
Location
Copenhagen, Denmark
I'm so sad for you moon.

It could be interesting to know how it actually measures?
- If I can squeeze my tiny noggin in there I'll gladly put you out of this misery!

BTW
When a Turf Club is going back on your list, would that be in same spot as before?
 

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