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[gtdean48]

Maybe an outgassing reaction from one of the chemicals involved in the leather tanning process?

B

I hate it when that happens!!! I've had 2 Canadian Stetsons that have had discoloration around the bottom of the crown like that....

 

[rlk]

Its a Rainbow Effect

 

[Rick Blaine]

I hate it when that happens!!! I've had 2 Canadian Stetsons that have had discoloration around the bottom of the crown like that....

Here it shows in a Miller Bros' Ranch 101.

 

[bowlerman]

Just made an impulsive purchase that I couldn't really justify, but it seemed really neat: I happened across an old hat block in my size while antique shopping (7 1/8, though I'm an L.O. and this is not). There are a few other numbers carved into the bottom in addition to "7 1/8." I will post photos when I can take them.

It is stamped "Tangalakis Chicago."

I paid $65 for it, which seems maybe a little high to me, but it was too neat to pass up...

 

[Aureliano]

Nope. The reaction penetrated the liner but not the doubled-up reed cloth. The color is lighter on the inside and the outside of the felt including under the ribbon down to the narrower reed cloth line. Weird[huh]

That IS weird... what a mystery! :noidea:

 

[Mario]

Great hat, but it's a shame about that leather bleed-through. That's what keeps me from wearing my Casual.

Now there's a strange - and sad - coincidence. Those Rainbows really seem to be pretty rare beasts. I think I've encountered only two of them so far, this one here included. The other specimen was offered on the 'Bay last year. Beautiful light gray felt with red/rosè ribbon and binding. And it was a 6 7/8! Perfect! It had me trembling with excitement, really. But...in the end I didn't bid because the leather had bled through the felt and there were also some faint markings on the brim as well...

I've saved the photos, though. Looked like this (I wouldn't have kept the feather...):

 

[hatophile]

Now there's a strange - and sad - coincidence. Those Rainbows really seem to be pretty rare beasts. I think I've encountered only two of them so far, this one here included. The other specimen was offered on the 'Bay last year. Beautiful light gray felt with red/rosè ribbon and binding. And it was a 6 7/8! Perfect! It had me trembling with excitement, really. But...in the end I didn't bid because the leather had bled through the felt and there were also some faint markings on the brim as well...

I've saved the photos, though. Looked like this (I wouldn't have kept the feather...):

I think that's this hat, Mario, which actually turned out to be a greenish color with a rust ribbon. That's the hat I got with the same discoloration as Robert's. Go figure?
By the way, turns out the feather is actually a fishing fly which is kind of cool, so I kept it.

 

[hatophile]

Here's a side view which shows the discoloration more clearly, and the feather.

 

[Mario]

I think that's this hat, Mario, which actually turned out to be a greenish color with a rust ribbon. That's the hat I got with the same discoloration as Robert's. Go figure?
By the way, turns out the feather is actually a fishing fly which is kind of cool, so I kept it.

Greenish with a rust colored ribbon...!

Now if this is really the same hat I guess I'd have ended up slightly miffed by the rather obvious color difference. If I remember correctly, the seller didn't state that the actual color differed from the photos. Oh my...

 

[alanfgag]

Stetson Standard Quality Feather Weight

Ebay auction from a couple of weeks ago. The hat has some meurth cavities that were hidden behind the ribbon edges - the seller was kind enough to refund some of the cost. Otherwise, it is in nice condition - soft lightweight felt. More pictures on the Pre-1940's Stetson Dress Hats thread

interesting stitching embellishes the raw brim edge:

quatro pleating on the ribbon:

 

[hatophile]

Greenish with a rust colored ribbon...!

Now if this is really the same hat I guess I'd have ended up slightly miffed by the rather obvious color difference. If I remember correctly, the seller didn't state that the actual color differed from the photos. Oh my...

That's Ebay for you. Fortunately, I liked the color, was looking for a green hat anyway.

Super Stetson, Alan, that's fabulous. Congrats on that one.

 

[Joshbru3]

Heres is the lot of hats that I recently bought off of ebay. The man that owned these hats had great taste. 3 out of 4 of the hats have very nice and straight blocked crowns. All of the hats except for one have cavanagh edges and from what I can tell, there isnt anything less than a beaver 20 among them. The black hat is a Dobbs 30 Golden Coach, the very light gray hat is a Dobbs 40, the tan colored hat is a KC Custom Made 20, and the grey-lavender undertone hat is a Custom Made 20. These really are exceptional hats.

 

[zetwal]

Quite a score.

 

[alanfgag]

Quite a score.

plus one on that... just right for that shelf too!

 

[Joshbru3]

plus one on that... just right for that shelf too!

Quite a score.

Thanks, Guys!! Unfortunately, the shelf is used for other things, so if I left the hats there, the fiancée wouldn't be too happy. Ive already taken over numerous tables, chairs and shelfs in the house that my hats currently occupy. Its like the hats have taken over the house.[huh]

 

[Chinaski]

Thanks, Guys!! Unfortunately, the shelf is used for other things, so if I left the hats there, the fiancée wouldn't be too happy. Ive already taken over numerous tables, chairs and shelfs in the house that my hats currently occupy. Its like the hats have taken over the house.[huh]

There would certainly be more room if she left. I kid, I kid!! Those look like some great hats, Josh.

 

[Joshbru3]

1950's Custom Made XX (20)

This is one of the hats from the ebay lot I bought. Some of the others have been posted in the Dobbs Diner. This Custom Made XX is just the most incredible color. Its a medium grey-lavender. Its not a long hair, but has a longer knap than usual and therefore has a great shine. Its incredibly high quality felt. The size/block label reminds me of the labels that Mallory used in the 50's.

 

[Joshbru3]

1950's Custom Made XX (20) (cont...)

 

[Joshbru3]

there would certainly be more room if she left. I kid, i kid!! Those look like some great hats, josh.

lol Thanks, chinaski!!

 

[hatophile]

Great Haul my man!