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TheOldFashioned

Call Me a Cab
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2,179
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The Great Lakes
I have seen these a few times, but what does it look like on your head? Have a photo of wearing it? Do you leave it open crown when wearing?
No, I haven't taken any pictures wearing it yet. I just finished documenting it for the forum.

The crown is soft and can be shaped as one desires, including open crown should one so choose. I'll browse through the pre-40s dress hat thread and look through old ads and fashion plates for period correct ideas. Right now I'm thinking just a simple tight center dent with no pinch or perhaps with subtle side dents.
 
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19,001
Location
Central California
Montecristi Custom Hat Works Regular Select:

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Steve1857

I'll Lock Up
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8,839
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Denmark
No, I haven't taken any pictures wearing it yet. I just finished documenting it for the forum.

The crown is soft and can be shaped as one desires, including open crown should one so choose. I'll browse through the pre-40s dress hat thread and look through old ads and fashion plates for period correct ideas. Right now I'm thinking just a simple tight center dent with no pinch or perhaps with subtle side dents.
Don't keep us in suspense too long, Jonathan. You know there are many of us just waiting to see it shaped and on your head
 
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19,413
Location
Funkytown, USA
1940s (?) Stetson "The Stetson Special". A dark blue with a few moth nips ... nothing major. Thin and almost too easily shaped felt. It's going to look different every time I touch it. Nice underwelt with triple stitching.

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Impressive, Bob. That looks great.
 
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Maryland
Alois Pichler Wien, measures 57 cm, no paper label, possibly late 1950s. I am fairly certain the Felt has some Wool content and has a very soft hand and easily dry creases. The Felt is a mélange of mostly gray and green. Not sure if this was made or sourced by Alois Pichler Wien. The components and workmanship are of high quality.

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19,001
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Central California
1940s (?) Stetson "The Stetson Special". A dark blue with a few moth nips ... nothing major. Thin and almost too easily shaped felt. It's going to look different every time I touch it. Nice underwelt with triple stitching.

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The sweatband and liner look immaculate! Great find, Bob.
 

Steve1857

I'll Lock Up
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Denmark
1940s (?) Stetson "The Stetson Special". A dark blue with a few moth nips ... nothing major. Thin and almost too easily shaped felt. It's going to look different every time I touch it. Nice underwelt with triple stitching.

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A stand-out Stetson, Bob. Inside and outside look glorious. Love that colour.
 

StoryPNW

One Too Many
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1,136
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Pacific Northwest
1940s (?) Stetson "The Stetson Special". A dark blue with a few moth nips ... nothing major. Thin and almost too easily shaped felt. It's going to look different every time I touch it. Nice underwelt with triple stitching.

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Excellent color, nice find!
 

Mighty44

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Wow Bob—that is a beauty!

1940s (?) Stetson "The Stetson Special". A dark blue with a few moth nips ... nothing major. Thin and almost too easily shaped felt. It's going to look different every time I touch it. Nice underwelt with triple stitching.

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18,410
Location
Nederland
1940s (?) Stetson "The Stetson Special". A dark blue with a few moth nips ... nothing major. Thin and almost too easily shaped felt. It's going to look different every time I touch it. Nice underwelt with triple stitching.

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Superb! Congrats on this find, Bob.
 
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18,410
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Nederland
Another just dusted off fedora. A 1940s (?) Resistol "Pace-setter". A few moth nips, lots of dust and some popped stitches in the sweat. Not my size so if anyone is interested ... reach out.

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That should attract some interest; very nice hat!
 
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1940s (?) Stetson "The Stetson Special". A dark blue with a few moth nips ... nothing major. Thin and almost too easily shaped felt. It's going to look different every time I touch it. Nice underwelt with triple stitching.

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TREMENDOUS. What a find Bob. Congratulations
 

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