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J Williams

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Vancouver, BC, Canada
Lewis from Ivano's find. C. 1930, I think he said. Beautiful felt.
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Beautiful Max! I think I had my eye on that one as I really liked the colour. You wear it well!


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Rmccamey

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A couple of things about this derby. First, I got it at a substaintial discount from the asking price. Second, a huge thanks to one of my dear Lounge friends for helping coordinate the purchase. This hat made a rather lengthy trip around the U.S. to get here, but it got here in great shape. This stiff felt premier Knox "The Fifth Avenue" is typical of bowlers; black, 4 1/2 crown, 1 inch ribbon, and a small pleat on the liner. This one is dated 1930, so I'm glad about that. It has a few spots on the liner and has been worn, but the sweat is still soft and easily wearable and that's what i plan to do for years to come. Thanks for looking.

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drmaxtejeda

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Mexico City
A couple of things about this derby. First, I got it at a substaintial discount from the asking price. Second, a huge thanks to one of my dear Lounge friends for helping coordinate the purchase. This hat made a rather lengthy trip around the U.S. to get here, but it got here in great shape. This stiff felt premier Knox "The Fifth Avenue" is typical of bowlers; black, 4 1/2 crown, 1 inch ribbon, and a small pleat on the liner. This one is dated 1930, so I'm glad about that. It has a few spots on the liner and has been worn, but the sweat is still soft and easily wearable and that's what i plan to do for years to come. Thanks for looking.

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The exact date and everything! Congratulations!

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J Williams

Practically Family
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638
Location
Vancouver, BC, Canada
A couple of things about this derby. First, I got it at a substaintial discount from the asking price. Second, a huge thanks to one of my dear Lounge friends for helping coordinate the purchase. This hat made a rather lengthy trip around the U.S. to get here, but it got here in great shape. This stiff felt premier Knox "The Fifth Avenue" is typical of bowlers; black, 4 1/2 crown, 1 inch ribbon, and a small pleat on the liner. This one is dated 1930, so I'm glad about that. It has a few spots on the liner and has been worn, but the sweat is still soft and easily wearable and that's what i plan to do for years to come. Thanks for looking.

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Nice derby Randy, you are a full convert!

Now why didn't they just stamp that date on all of em!

But then I guess we wouldn't have nearly as much fun doing our research and banter about hat minutiae.
 

Hagwood

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Fort Worth, TX
A couple of things about this derby. First, I got it at a substaintial discount from the asking price. Second, a huge thanks to one of my dear Lounge friends for helping coordinate the purchase. This hat made a rather lengthy trip around the U.S. to get here, but it got here in great shape. This stiff felt premier Knox "The Fifth Avenue" is typical of bowlers; black, 4 1/2 crown, 1 inch ribbon, and a small pleat on the liner. This one is dated 1930, so I'm glad about that. It has a few spots on the liner and has been worn, but the sweat is still soft and easily wearable and that's what i plan to do for years to come. Thanks for looking.

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Man, another great derby Randy, you are killing it !! The date stamp is awesome.
 

Hagwood

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I found the original owner's name & address tagged behind the sweat. He is still alive at age 90 & a lawyer. I'll include more when I post documentation on the hat.

Very cool ! I love it when you can find provenance on a vintage item. It would be great if you could get some pics of him wearing it back in the day.
 
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Very cool ! I love it when you can find provenance on a vintage item. It would be great if you could get some pics of him wearing it back in the day.
At age 90 I won't be making any contact with him. He deserves respect. OT but I had quite an odd experience contacting in person a younger cousin to my grandfather when I was researching family genealogy...& we have the same surname.
 

Steve1857

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Location
Denmark
A couple of things about this derby. First, I got it at a substaintial discount from the asking price. Second, a huge thanks to one of my dear Lounge friends for helping coordinate the purchase. This hat made a rather lengthy trip around the U.S. to get here, but it got here in great shape. This stiff felt premier Knox "The Fifth Avenue" is typical of bowlers; black, 4 1/2 crown, 1 inch ribbon, and a small pleat on the liner. This one is dated 1930, so I'm glad about that. It has a few spots on the liner and has been worn, but the sweat is still soft and easily wearable and that's what i plan to do for years to come. Thanks for looking.

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That is one great looking Bowler Randy, inside and out. You always look so good in them, too. Congrats, my friend.

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