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[alanfgag]

Alan you mention OPS era. I am not familiar with that. Please explain?

There are a few threads on OPS and OPA labels... this one has the usual missing photographs but a good explanation:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/opa-ops-ceiling-price-tags.62777/

Older and rarer are the NRA labels. Just try to do a Google search on that one!

 

[steur]

One of two hats Daniele found for me. Both examples of Italian hatmakng at its finest. First one is a Barbisio Ticino in grey. Size 57 with a bound brim at 6cm and crown 11cm at the pinch. Lined with onionskin/oilskin covering of the crown patch. If anyone has more specific information about what that material is exactly (and if it's still available today) I'd be much obliged.
Very unusual form somewhere between a fedora and a homburg. Definitely meant to be worn brim up. So here's to Bob Roberts.

 

[Cornshucker77]

There are a few threads on OPS and OPA labels... this one has the usual missing photographs but a good explanation:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/opa-ops-ceiling-price-tags.62777/

Older and rarer are the NRA labels. Just try to do a Google search on that one!

Thanks Alan.

 

[Cornshucker77]

Office of Price Stabilization. 1950-1953.

Thanks Greg.

 

[M Hatman]

One of two hats Daniele found for me. Both examples of Italian hatmakng at its finest. First one is a Barbisio Ticino in grey. Size 57 with a bound brim at 6cm and crown 11cm at the pinch. Lined with onionskin/oilskin covering of the crown patch. If anyone has more specific information about what that material is exactly (and if it's still available today) I'd be much obliged.
Very unusual form somewhere between a fedora and a homburg. Definitely meant to be worn brim up. So here's to Bob Roberts.

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Waiting on mine from Daniele...he has been finding some absolutely fantastic hats lately!!!!!
M

 

[steur]

Waiting on mine from Daniele...he has been finding some absolutely fantastic hats lately!!!!!
M

Daniele is a class A enabler for our hat addiction; bless him!

 

[Steve1857]

One of two hats Daniele found for me. Both examples of Italian hatmakng at its finest. First one is a Barbisio Ticino in grey. Size 57 with a bound brim at 6cm and crown 11cm at the pinch. Lined with onionskin/oilskin covering of the crown patch. If anyone has more specific information about what that material is exactly (and if it's still available today) I'd be much obliged.
Very unusual form somewhere between a fedora and a homburg. Definitely meant to be worn brim up. So here's to Bob Roberts.

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I really do like that Barbisio. Congrats Stefan. The cross style reminds me of a Meyser I have.

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[steur]

I really do like that Barbisio. Congrats Stefan. The cross style reminds me of a Meyser I have.

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Steve, thanks. They are incredible hats. Barbisio has the most variety in shapes and styles of the Italian hat makers. I suspect the style was more common before WWII with other makers too.

 

[Yahoody]

100% beaver, intentionally delivered with a flat brim and open crown. Not easy to do with my long oval head

 

[deadlyhandsome]

This was sold to me as a Dobbs (it came in a Dobbs box); however, it appears to be a jobber hat of unknown manufacturer.

And with a quick dry crease:

Does anyone recognize the labeling/branding?


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[Zombie_61]

This was sold to me as a Dobbs (it came in a Dobbs box); however, it appears to be a jobber hat of unknown manufacturer...

Looks like a nice hat regardless.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Looks like a nice hat regardless.

I’m really digging the hat. These online gambles usually disappointment me but every now and then one works out; just often enough to keep my trying. The hat is on the small end of 7 5/8 but I’ll make it work.

 

[Richard Morgan]

YES.....Westerns sold for more than their fedora counterparts.....they were bigger hats requiring more felt, and often more finish work........I posted picts from my Miller Stockman from 53.......check it out here: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/thre...g-and-ephemera-of-the-golden-era.92141/page-3

The model hat referred to is the "Longhorn" and is introduced in the 53 catalog......I have one too.....found in it's original box. I posted it under the the Western anyone thread. GREAT HAT.....I Love mine!!
M

Thanks M Hatman

 

[rclark]

This was sold to me as a Dobbs (it came in a Dobbs box); however, it appears to be a jobber hat of unknown manufacturer.

And with a quick dry crease:

Does anyone recognize the labeling/branding?


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I believe I have a Portis with a similar size tag.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I believe I have a Portis with a similar size tag.

Thank you. I’ll look into this.

 

[Redfokker]

This was sold to me as a Dobbs (it came in a Dobbs box); however, it appears to be a jobber hat of unknown manufacturer.

And with a quick dry crease:

Does anyone recognize the labeling/branding?


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I think you did just fine on this one. Nice looking felt and construction. It is probably manufactured by one of the higher end jobbers. I have a couple that are not of high quality at all. Good find.

 

[steur]

Looks like a nice hat regardless.

+1

 

[RJR]

Looks like a nice hat regardless.

+1

 

[steur]

Anyone get this one?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BO..._trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&autorefresh=true

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I believe I have a Portis with a similar size tag.

Thank you. I’ll look into this.

This is the size tag in my Portis: