Beautiful, and well worth a brief jump off the wagon IMO. Classic styling that would wear beautifully today. Silk, as Steve points out, and fantastic liner imprint. 1920s?... I'm not sure. I think the sweat may very well be original given the condition of the hat.
Does it fit you? A great find and the perfect excuse for a Night at the Opera!
Two hats purchase over the past two weeks arrived together yesterday.
This hat is really neat.
P I was wondering if anyone can give me an idea of it's age?
80s to present is my guess.
The sweat might be from the period, you're right Alan. It isn't the Knox one, though and yes, it fits me like a glove but I wouldn't dare to wear this out of the house! lol lol
I'm not sure that topper sweats followed the same branding form as fedoras. Perhaps the Knox marking was only on the liner? The one I have is a private label for B.Altman... it has no markings on the sweat at all. Just guessing.