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[Neophyte]

A vintage custom hat by Joicy of Baltimore that I fished off the bay, sold by the late owner's son. More in the Ebay thread.

 

[gtdean48]

a vintage custom hat by joicy of baltimore that i fished off the bay, sold by the late owner's son. More in the ebay thread....

nice!!!!!

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Nice one looks like a good back to school present.

 

[magruder]

Nice one looks like a good back to school present.

Ditto! Great looking hat. Congrats!

 

[Aonaen]

more photos to follow.

Great Color!

 

[mayserwegener]

Alex, Super find! Is there any paper label inside? I live near Baltimore so maybe I can find out something about the maker (assuming that isn't a model name). Baltimore was actually a thriving hat making (especially straws) center back in the day.

Alan, Beautiful Stetson Homburg! Rare to find an old Homburg in a unique color. Always enjoy seeing such gems!

 

[alanfgag]

Thank you! The color has that greenish tobacco tinge that defies photographic rendering. It does come off a little darker in person than in this photo.

 

[gtdean48]

Tim, your PM Inbox is full....

Allow me to share my very first hand made fedora. Finding vintage in my size of 7-3/4 has been a challenge; so a while back I started buying some things I needed to make my own hats. See below the result of my first crack on the block.

Specs:
Crown: 5-7/8 open
Brim: 2-5/8
Sweat 24-1/4''
Body: Beaver-Winchester
Color: Steel Grey
Ribbon: Vintage US Ribbon Co. Dark Blue, roll indicates size 9

I am looking forward to making more hats…..needless to say I may be posting some of my current collection to the classified section to support the habit.

Enjoy…….feedback please.


Cheers,

Tim

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[hatophile]

Wow, nice Joicy Alex. I love the color, looks like a greenish gray. Pretty hat!

 

[Neophyte]

nice!!!!!

Nice one looks like a good back to school present.

Ditto! Great looking hat. Congrats!

Wow, nice Joicy Alex. I love the color, looks like a greenish gray. Pretty hat!

Thanks!

Alex, Super find! Is there any paper label inside? I live near Baltimore so maybe I can find out something about the maker (assuming that isn't a model name). Baltimore was actually a thriving hat making (especially straws) center back in the day.

Alan, Beautiful Stetson Homburg! Rare to find an old Homburg in a unique color. Always enjoy seeing such gems!

I hadn't thought to look behind the sweatband yet. Thanks for reminding me! Here's what I could find. I couldn't get the tag out any further, as its sown in along with the liner.

 

[mayserwegener]

Alex, Thanks! It looks like there might have been some type logo on the left side of the paper label (last photo). I am not up the union stamps. Could 89 be the factory number?

 

[Neophyte]

As for the tag, I think the portion on the left is just the part of the tag I accidently tore trying to lift up the sewn liner (whoops), though there does seem to be a bit missing before my goof. As for the union labels, I've no idea. Most pics I can find have a similar number but no explanation as to its significance.

 

[davidraphael]

more photos to follow.

Now, that is a hat.

 

[StokerCat]

I'm pretty stoked to get my 1984 Stetson Indiana Jones fedora delivered tomorrow that I scored online. It's Caribou with the black band, like new condition with original box, tags and pin. Until I can truly afford an Adventurebilt, this will do.

I went to the closest hat shop over the weekend which is an hour away and had a gander at their newest shipment of Head N' Home hats. I bought a Honey Stoker bought there about 2 months ago and I was really tempted to get another in a different color. Maybe next weekend I'll be telling you fine gents about what I brought home!

 

[alanfgag]

good day at the races

Dobbs Cross Country + fine weave straw boater... more photos to follow.

 

[delectans]

Win, Place, but where is the Show, Alan? lol

 

[Brad Bowers]

Very nice! I've got to get me one of those Cross Countrys.

Brad

 

[bond]

Nice ones allan . Cross country is on my bucket list.

 

[alanfgag]

Thanks! AL... maybe tomorrow.

Brad, this Cross Country is a stylistic kissin' cousin of my early Stetson Playboy... I'm thinking this is c.1940, but looking forward to your assessment.

 

[Joshbru3]

Dobbs Cross Country + fine weave straw boater... more photos to follow.

Two absolutely SPECTACULAR hats, Alan!! Congrats!! I'm looking forward to seeing your detailed photos.