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Dunlap top hat with case. Additional photos on the toppers unite thread.

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Wait til you see me wearing it [emoji6]
Meanwhile, here's a boater from back in the day. Apologies for the repost repost [emoji4]
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You're wearing that one great, and between the mint shirt and gold pocket kerchief I don't expect to see you in white trousers and a red striped jacket any time soon.
 

Steve1857

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Well, you live and learn. I've been doing well lately out of Facebook Market Place until this one, which arrived today.
The seller said it was a 58. He was looking at the small label with 58 on it. Not being a hat guy, he didn't know what the 4 1/2 meant on the proper label.
Note to self - ask for a photo next time.

It's still an okay Hückel. The "flexible" on the liner refers to it not being as stiff as a normal Bowler. This one wouldn't protect any land workers on an estate [emoji4].

Maybe I can tempt one of my daughters to wear it.
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Rmccamey

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Looks to be in pretty good shape otherwise.

Well, you live and learn. I've been doing well lately out of Facebook Market Place until this one, which arrived today.
The seller said it was a 58. He was looking at the small label with 58 on it. Not being a hat guy, he didn't know what the 4 1/2 meant on the proper label.
Note to self - ask for a photo next time.

It's still an okay Hückel. The "flexible" on the liner refers to it not being as stiff as a normal Bowler. This one wouldn't protect any land workers on an estate [emoji4].

Maybe I can tempt one of my daughters to wear it.
be2fb4925f018723cf83171413b22a98.jpg
47e798fbd4686257e5fa0c2ee3e8d275.jpg
9508eb6f6868024cca5543c0ea33d022.jpg
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fcedb29a2c71b81a8737038a2444b814.jpg
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Well, you live and learn. I've been doing well lately out of Facebook Market Place until this one, which arrived today.
The seller said it was a 58. He was looking at the small label with 58 on it. Not being a hat guy, he didn't know what the 4 1/2 meant on the proper label.
Note to self - ask for a photo next time.

It's still an okay Hückel. The "flexible" on the liner refers to it not being as stiff as a normal Bowler. This one wouldn't protect any land workers on an estate [emoji4].

Maybe I can tempt one of my daughters to wear it.
be2fb4925f018723cf83171413b22a98.jpg
47e798fbd4686257e5fa0c2ee3e8d275.jpg
9508eb6f6868024cca5543c0ea33d022.jpg
1fb9673f939aa7c0ea02be16d5bd877e.jpg
fcedb29a2c71b81a8737038a2444b814.jpg
c4e44b571098eb0e87280482cb03a234.jpg
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A nice looking bowler, Steve, and too bad it doesn't fit you. Can't say I really blame the seller though, because to me it looks mislabelled. Can't see a 4 1/2 size on the label, just the W.4 1/4 (which could mean it's a quarter sized hat).
 
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Well, you live and learn. I've been doing well lately out of Facebook Market Place until this one, which arrived today.
The seller said it was a 58. He was looking at the small label with 58 on it. Not being a hat guy, he didn't know what the 4 1/2 meant on the proper label.
Note to self - ask for a photo next time.

It's still an okay Hückel. The "flexible" on the liner refers to it not being as stiff as a normal Bowler. This one wouldn't protect any land workers on an estate [emoji4].

Maybe I can tempt one of my daughters to wear it.
be2fb4925f018723cf83171413b22a98.jpg
47e798fbd4686257e5fa0c2ee3e8d275.jpg
9508eb6f6868024cca5543c0ea33d022.jpg
1fb9673f939aa7c0ea02be16d5bd877e.jpg
fcedb29a2c71b81a8737038a2444b814.jpg
c4e44b571098eb0e87280482cb03a234.jpg
af8455040d2da88c9c3a08906466cae7.jpg
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Steve, Super! Sorry about the size.
 

Steve1857

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A nice looking bowler, Steve, and too bad it doesn't fit you. Can't say I really blame the seller though, because to me it looks mislabelled. Can't see a 4 1/2 size on the label, just the W.4 1/4 (which could mean it's a quarter sized hat).
I don't blame the seller either, Stefan. Not his fault at all. Hard to see a size wherever.

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Thanks, Steve. It is a nice hat. I think it's Hückel's attempt at reviving the Bowler back in the 50s. A softer, lighter, more malleable weight for the post WWII era.

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Steve, Your hat is probably from the 1930s. It's definitely pre 1940. Please post it in the German Austria thread when you have a chance.
 

Steve1857

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Steve, Your hat is probably from the 1930s. It's definitely pre 1940. Please post it in the German Austria thread when you have a chance.
That is interesting Steve, thanks. I didn't think it was that old. I thought when I saw the liner it could be 30s. When it came, I believed otherwise. It's very lightweight and not of the same quality as the two 1920s/1930s bowlers I have.
I'll definitely post it on the German/Austrian Hats thread. I was going to yesterday, but got sidetracked.

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That is interesting Steve, thanks. I didn't think it was that old. I thought when I saw the liner it could be 30s. When it came, I believed otherwise. It's very lightweight and not of the same quality as the two 1920s/1930s bowlers I have.
I'll definitely post it on the German/Austrian Hats thread. I was going to yesterday, but got sidetracked.

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Steve, I am not sure what you mean by quality.
 

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