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[feltfan]

Steam it back into shape, wear it as is. It's not every day you run across a western that's that old. I'm not going to change a thing.

Wow, is it really a Disney? I didn't know they made western hats.
I hope you'll be posting pictures of the writing on the sweatband.
Great find.

 

[Dinerman]

Wow, is it really a Disney? I didn't know they made western hats.
I hope you'll be posting pictures of the writing on the sweatband.
Great find.

I don't think it is. The auction says it's marked "MW", which could just be initials of the owner, but could be a hat company?
It looks like it has a fully laced sweatband that's ribbed vertically all the way around, or maybe it's a ventilated sweat? Maybe a rolled top edge to the sweatband? It looks pretty wide, too.And that crown looks like a monster, no taper, that's for sure.

 

[GWD]

That's a beauty, GWD. I'm amazed at how you manage to find these treasures. It's probably a good thing that I don't find them.

Thanks BobC, My secret is that I have Obsessive, Compulsive Disorder and I constantly scan ebay and I found this hat as a Buy it now, so I bought it then! lol

 

[feltfan]

I don't think it is. The auction says it's marked "MW", which could just be initials of the owner, but could be a hat company?

Montgomery Ward strikes again?

Looking forward to hearing about this one.

 

[DOUGLAS]

That is a beautiful hat Dman! I gotta see this one up close.

 

[cookie]

Thanks BobC, My secret is that I have Obsessive, Compulsive Disorder and I constantly scan ebay and I found this hat as a Buy it now, so I bought it then! lol

That is a self-diagnosed disorder is it??....memo to self *book psychologist for 2 hours on couch*...

 

[Two Gun Bob]

It would make sense, and worth a try at the price.

Two Gun: Would you say this lighter felt might be good in warmer weather than an Akubra? Having just moved to Southern California from Massachusetts I thought that my hat wearing pattern would change a little and maybe I should get some lighter felts.

 

[jimmy the lid]

I have Obsessive, Compulsive Disorder and I constantly scan ebay

What's your point? lol lol lol

Cheers,
JtL

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Steam it back into shape, wear it as is. It's not every day you run across a western that's that old. I'm not going to change a thing.

Interesting. I recently received a Stetson western that I bought for the same reason. I'll be posting pix when I finish resizing it and replacing the sweatband which was beyond saving. The liner has what I think is an earlier logo design - more like a 'shield' shape trademark. I'd like your opinions on it when I get it posted.

 

[Dinerman]

It got here today. Nice felt, very soft, yet dense, but with a strange stiffness to the individual hairs in it.
Not in the best of shape, but it's got character. (and oddly enough, not a single moth bite)

6-1/2" crown
3-1/2" brim

 

[GWD]

WOW! I love the sweatband, are you going to try and clean it up or leave it as is?

 

[Dinerman]

WOW! I love the sweatband, are you going to try and clean it up or leave it as is?

I think I'm going to leave it the way it is. I'm leaving for Montana/Utah/Idaho in a couple of days. This hat's coming with.

 

[GWD]

Cool! Have a Great Time! Take a lot of Pictures!

 

[feltfan]

A treasure, Dinerman. Thanks for the pix.

I guess you could test the theory that it is
a Montgomery Ward hat by checking to see
if they held the "Trade Mark" for "Fine Felt".
Unless it's the logo that is trademarked.

Also check out the logo in this hat:

http://www.rubylane.com/shops/five4us/item/03278

 

[DOUGLAS]

That is a beautiful find Dman! Congrats

 

[Viper Man]

Mr. Disney

Douglas, what hat are you wearing in your avatar? I really like that one!

Here is my new Disney, I also posted it in the Disney Diner Thread.

 

[DOUGLAS]

Viper Man, It is a Dobbs Cross Country.

Ventilated for comfort.

 

[Viper Man]

Sweet! Very COOOL!

Silverbelly or a light grey? The ribbon is fantastic.

 

[DOUGLAS]

It is a very light bloe gray and the ribbon is the color of green sea foam.

 

[ADHD librarian]

another op-shop lid

I was out looking around the local op-shops with my daughter today (she is having an 80s themed party and needed Dr Martins Boots, a wide belt and a denim jacket).

Well, my eye fell upon a fur felt hat.
"The Parkchester" Exclusive to The Myer Store For Men. Superior Quality Fur Felt.

Size 7 1/8 (as it fits me I'm guessing that'd be UK size. Which indicates it is pre metric Australian sizes), stitched in liner.
Lots of moth damage to the ribbon, but only one nibble on the felt, which you can see in picture one.