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[alanfgag]

Do these count?

Why certainly... we keep them here.

 

[M Hatman]

Why certainly... we keep them here.

Thank you!! Never knew of that thread!!
M

 

[LuvMyMan]

Recent promo purchase from eBay. It's called the Highman made by Stetson for Miller Brothers Hats. Crown 5 1/2 open. Brim 2 3/4. Felt is Western stiff but smooth hand and steam bashed. It's been a while since a 'new' purchase.

One thing we like about a "stiffer" hat is the bash and how you shape your brim will stay that way once you have it "set up" the way you desire it to be. I like that hat a lot!

 

[LuvMyMan]

Do these count?
In their original boxes.....1940's......each hat has the tip label.

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Geez...some of those small headed folks will be contacting you now....! LOL!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

From what I've seen of vintage hat size availability I'd say they seldom ever grow up.

Well said.

 

[mayserwegener]

Ottmar Reich probably mid to late 1930 to early 1940s. I think the straw type is probably Asia sourced (possibly Japanese Paper Panama) but bleached in Germany. Interesting bow design, brim treatment and form. There is no paper label and I assume it probably had some type of crown tip patch originally. This is definitely a rare find. This came from the same East German (near Leipzig) seller of the recent Echt Velour.

 

[Wildblue]

Just took a big Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific trip. Got another couple Akubras. This is the first--apologies, I'll cross-post into other applicable threads too.

First one, Akubra Cattleman in Bran. I'm really loving this hat. Great fit, versatile, seems to have all the right dimensions. Got it at the Strand Hatter in Sydney, just before getting on a ship. Here they are steaming out the new hat and putting in a tighter pinch for me. Added a chinstrap to it too, which ended up pretty handy at certain points of the trip.

And getting a tour around the south Pacific

 

[steur]

Ottmar Reich probably mid to late 1930 to early 1940s. I think the straw type is probably Asia sourced (possibly Japanese Paper Panama) but bleached in Germany. Interesting bow design, brim treatment and form. There is no paper label and I assume it probably had some type of crown tip patch originally. This is definitely a rare find. This came from the same East German (near Leipzig) seller of the recent Echt Velour.

Very special, Steve. Panama or straw hats are very rare in these parts, so great to see one of this vintage.

 

[steur]

This one came in this week, but I still needed to take pictures of it. Battersby backbow fedora in green (new sage according to the label). Fairly low crowned hat at 9cm at the pinch, with the overwelt brim at 5,5cm. Size 7, so a bit roomy for me (not a storm-proof hat). The ribbon is what caught my eye. Very wide at 6,5cm (about 2 5/8 inches) and the widest ribbon I have on a hat. It was unlined, but I did have an unused battersby liner that needed a second life. I don't think this hat was designed for the pinch it now has, but I like the way this looks.

 

[65 Classic]

This one came in this week, but I still needed to take pictures of it. Battersby backbow fedora in green (new sage according to the label). Fairly low crowned hat at 9cm at the pinch, with the overwelt brim at 5,5cm. Size 7, so a bit roomy for me (not a storm-proof hat). The ribbon is what caught my eye. Very wide at 6,5cm (about 2 5/8 inches) and the widest ribbon I have on a hat. It was unlined, but I did have an unused battersby liner that needed a second life. I don't think this hat was designed for the pinch it now has, but I like the way this looks.

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What a great color combo. I don't recall seeing a hat with such a wide ribbon. Doesn't look bad at all.

 

[steur]

What a great color combo. I don't recall seeing a hat with such a wide ribbon. Doesn't look bad at all.

Yhanks, 65. It's really something isn't it.

 

[Redfokker]

This one came in this week, but I still needed to take pictures of it. Battersby backbow fedora in green (new sage according to the label). Fairly low crowned hat at 9cm at the pinch, with the overwelt brim at 5,5cm. Size 7, so a bit roomy for me (not a storm-proof hat). The ribbon is what caught my eye. Very wide at 6,5cm (about 2 5/8 inches) and the widest ribbon I have on a hat. It was unlined, but I did have an unused battersby liner that needed a second life. I don't think this hat was designed for the pinch it now has, but I like the way this looks.

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I didn't know it was a back bow! The huge ribbon makes for a rather tall looking back bow treatment. It so cool in many ways Stefan. It is an odd ball for sure, but really cool!

 

[Wildblue]

Got a second hat in Australia.

Just outside Sydney, went to The Hattery. Lovely, very helpful ladies there, and a great selection of Akubras and other hats. Tried on a bunch of contenders, but decided on a Banjo Patterson in black. Years ago, I debated hard between a Lawson and a Banjo Patterson, and went with the Lawson. So now I've got the other.

You know how the days after you you buy a new hat, seeing it on yourself out of the hat store, it sometimes seems different to you? My other Akubras, I liked even more. This one, I'm not sure about yet. I really liked it in the store, but now the crown seems a little more rounded to me. And since I have a massive noggin, (7 7/8 or 63, Long Oval) I'm very sensitive to hats that that have a really tall crown or wide brim. This brim is great, but I'm not sure how the taller brim works with my big head.

 

[Richard Morgan]

Stetson 3X probably mid 50s

Silverbelly 2 7/8” brim and about 5 1/2” open crown

Sweatband crest has stars instead of Mapleleaf

$18 store price tag is too high for mid 50s, that’s a little confusing

Embroidered Last Drop liner

3/4” 6 bead sweat with longhorn pun

Manufacturers tags prior to 57


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[alanfgag]

Very nice... parts are often confounding to date. You would expect $15 price at that point in time... especially since that size tag is often found with O.P.S. era hats. Go figure.

 

[carouselvic]

That price is very believable. Miller-Stockman sold that hat for $18.00 in this time frame. They sold a ton of 3X western hats for $20.

 

[BobHufford]

I'm very sensitive to hats that that have a really tall crown or wide brim. This brim is great, but I'm not sure how the taller brim works with my big head.

I think it looks great! I foresee taller crowns in your future...

Stetson 3X probably mid 50s

Fantastic find! Congrats!

 

[dh66]

Adam Open Road style, the Austin. The lady I got it from said it had been a gift to her dad from a business associate back in the 50s.

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[rclark]

Adam Open Road style, the Austin. The lady I got it from said it had been a gift to her dad from a business associate back in the 50s.

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Sweet get Dale! I have one as well and it is a great hat!

 

[dh66]

Sweet get Dale! I have one as well and it is a great hat!

Thanks Rick. I thought I remembered seeing one of these on here somewhere. This felt is a little sturdier than either my Stetson or my Anthony Open Road, but it's definitely a good one. It'll make a nice daily driver, I think.

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