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[Rodkins]

I picked up this little Borsalino "Riviera" a little while back pretty cheap. I'm wondering if this is not a ladies hat? It's too small for me and my wife isn't into it so I'll probably stick it up on the classifieds soon.

It is one of the lightest hats I have ever held.
The sweatband is leather but covered in some satin-like material

It's kinda furry and has neat stitching on the brim

"Riviera"

I have no idea what M. Grisfer is...

 

[Neophyte]

That is a really wierd looking hat...not in a bad way, though .

 

[mayserwegener]

I picked up this little Borsalino "Riviera" a little while back pretty cheap. I'm wondering if this is not a ladies hat? It's too small for me and my wife isn't into it so I'll probably stick it up on the classifieds soon.
It is one of the lightest hats I have ever held.
The sweatband is leather but covered in some satin-like material
It's kinda furry and has neat stitching on the brim
"Riviera"
I have no idea what M. Grisfer is...

Is the felt loop on the left (men's bows on left)? I have seen / had similar style Borsolinos but not with the satin covered sweatband.

 

[bowlerman]

I have to say I'm really excited about this new arrival from the electronic bay! It's a Mallory "torino quality" and the font of the logo (not photographed yet) makes me think it was probably from the early 1960s, just before Stetson bought the factory. Needs a good dusting and the oval is currently being lengthened, but here she is:

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I may actually [gasp] leave the feather in this one. Maybe.

 

[carouselvic]

Stetson bought Mallory August 16 1946.

 

[Rodkins]

Is the felt loop on the left (men's bows on left)? I have seen / had similar style Borsolinos but not with the satin covered sweatband.

Yes. The felt loop is on the left like a "normal" fedora.

 

[bowlerman]

Stetson bought Mallory August 16 1946.

Thanks-- I think I'm crossing my wires. Did that factory close altogether in 1964-65? Here's a photo from the ebay listing:

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[carouselvic]

I do not know.

 

[buler]

Thanks-- I think I'm crossing my wires. Did that factory close altogether in 1964-65? Here's a photo from the ebay listing:

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The Mallory factory closed in 1965. In 1968 it was reopened as the Danbury Hat Company. In Dec 1987 it was closed for good.

B

 

[Jedwbpm]

The Mallory factory closed in 1965. In 1968 it was reopened as the Danbury Hat Company. In Dec 1987 it was closed for good.

B

Did they sell to who factory? The Stetson outlet store was still open while I was in college in the early 80's.

Jeff

 

[bowlerman]

Well in any case, whether it was made by Mallory before or after Stetson purchased the factory doesn't matter much to me-- I'm totally psyched about this sand colored derby. The very plain font seems to match Mallory ads I happened upon online that appeared to be from the 60s, as opposed to logos from the 40s, etc., that seem to have more of a typewriter-ish character. more like MALLORY.

 

[buler]

Did they sell to who factory? The Stetson outlet store was still open while I was in college in the early 80's.

Jeff

 

[Jedwbpm]

Typo on my part I meant did they sell the whole factory? Also the Stetson Danbury CT truck in the Fedora Fest pic looks older then mid 60's

Jeff

 

[alanfgag]

Peorians

Two Panamas from two different shops in Peoria, IL. Modest weave counts in the 250-400 class - both are in nice condition. The Supernatural fedora has a navy pugaree. Sorry the photo quality isn't better:

 

[danofarlington]

You kill me with your purchases. I'm going to have to buy some spyware for your computer so I can see where you're shopping.

 

[hatophile]

I like the banana, gives the photo a tropical effect.

 

[alanfgag]

The banana was left from lunch... helped to balance the color. My little Canon has a mind of its own when it comes to color.
Dan, no surprises... these came from the same banana tree that we all pick from.

cheers,
Alan

 

[mayserwegener]

Alan, Fantastic Panamas! Now we need some spring weather!

 

[delectans]

'30s-'40s Cavanagh Homburg

Alan, a pair of exquisite Panamas, with wonderful patina!


Received this older Cavanagh homburg a few days ago, and it has already become one of my favorite hats!









Additional hat photos in the Cavanagh Club thread.

 

[billyspew]

Alan, a pair of exquisite Panamas, with wonderful patina!


Received this older Cavanagh homburg a few days ago, and it has already become one of my favorite hats!



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Additional hat photos in the Cavanagh Club thread.

Can't find the words to describe how lovely that is. I love the fact you've left the crease in! Well done.