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AbbaDatDeHat

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View attachment 220888 View attachment 220889 View attachment 220890 View attachment 220891 Greetings All:
Today....i had 3 white hats today. Thought i’d try for a side-by-side post since they are 3 diff brands.
Everyone please join me in a hardy LOL...ha ha ha cause some “little one” had tight hold of the reins. Was lucky to get these shots while she was looking the other way! I got Willow switched..just like when i was a kid.
JBS 3X LD in sugar white, a sweet gift!
Be well out there. Bowen
Ps: thanks Brent
Don’t believe i ever quoted myself but here goes.
Way to go dumb ass, wrong thread!
Not a new hat you idiot!
Told you i got whipped.
B
 

Rumad

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View attachment 220888 View attachment 220889 View attachment 220890 View attachment 220891 Greetings All:
Today....i had 3 white hats today. Thought i’d try for a side-by-side post since they are 3 diff brands.
Everyone please join me in a hardy LOL...ha ha ha cause some “little one” had tight hold of the reins. Was lucky to get these shots while she was looking the other way! I got Willow switched..just like when i was a kid.
JBS 3X LD in sugar white, a sweet gift!
Be well out there. Bowen
Ps: thanks Brent

that’s a beauty
 

Bill Hughes

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3,163
Location
North Texas
View attachment 220888 View attachment 220889 View attachment 220890 View attachment 220891 Greetings All:
Today....i had 3 white hats today. Thought i’d try for a side-by-side post since they are 3 diff brands.
Everyone please join me in a hardy LOL...ha ha ha cause some “little one” had tight hold of the reins. Was lucky to get these shots while she was looking the other way! I got Willow switched..just like when i was a kid.
JBS 3X LD in sugar white, a sweet gift!
Be well out there. Bowen
Ps: thanks Brent
A white hat - I knew you were one of the "good guys."
 
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Location
Alabama

William Thee

New in Town
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Palm City, Florida
Picked these up at an estate sale. They are in immaculate condition...not sure if they were ever worn.
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Rmccamey

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Central Texas
Gotta love the C&K's Joe. I'll have to pull mine out if it gets any warmer around here.

Crofut and Knapp Milan Braid Straw

This hat was one of the three hats that arrived crammed in a coffee carton

stingy brim grey-tan Milan braid straw with a very cool blue pug

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Gotta love the C&K's Joe. I'll have to pull mine out if it gets any warmer around here.

I’m really liking these two. Definitely fit the bill here in Florida. My guess on these would be late 60’s early 70’s partially based on the Champ that came along with them I’m not sure how well this old straw will hold up to heavy use.. but they have been great so far... and I’m sure a bit of glue and some type of patch inside will take care of and braids separating
 

Hagwood

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Fort Worth, TX
View attachment 220888 View attachment 220889 View attachment 220890 View attachment 220891 Greetings All:
Today....i had 3 white hats today. Thought i’d try for a side-by-side post since they are 3 diff brands.
Everyone please join me in a hardy LOL...ha ha ha cause some “little one” had tight hold of the reins. Was lucky to get these shots while she was looking the other way! I got Willow switched..just like when i was a kid.
JBS 3X LD in sugar white, a sweet gift!
Be well out there. Bowen
Ps: thanks Brent

Man, that Sugar White is amazing Bowen, and embroidered liner to boot ! I still gotta get me a white hat......
 

Hagwood

Call Me a Cab
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Fort Worth, TX
Crofut and Knapp Milan Braid Straw

This hat was one of the three hats that arrived crammed in a coffee carton

stingy brim grey-tan Milan braid straw with a very cool blue pug

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Looks like you're doing pretty good on the Straw collection. I need to get on the stick.....
 
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Nederland
The first of a two hat haul that came in last week.

The Mallory Ten

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The Mallory Ten with a 3 1/2 inch pork pie bash.
Tan felt
2 1/2 inch brim with 1/4 inch tan grosgrain binding
1 7/8 brown ribbon
1 1/2 sweat in great condition
Size 6 3/4

I realized that these hats I wear many of which are much older then I may have stories of their previous owners. And started trying to get some of that story when possible.

Both of these hats were very small at 6 3/4 but since the seller made me a wonderful deal for both hats and the story of her Great Grandfather to whom they belonged I decided to take a chance on them.

Her great grandfather the original owner of these hats was a Chief of Police in Poland during WWII. A Holocaust survivor and hero who saved the lives of many. He hid in an attic for two years with only a bible. Spoke 7 languages. A very tough man who lived to 88 years old.

By some small miracle both of these 6 3/4 hats fit just wonderfully. Apparently this tough old survivor was cramming his about size 7 head into these 6 3/4 hats for decades. I am proud to now own them and will wear them with honor

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Great story and always a plus when a hat comes with one. Not overly fond of the porkpie crease myself, but it is something different to try.
 

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