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[CRH]

Great stuff, guys! :eusa_clap

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$1 got this panama from a thrift store the other day. Course, yes, but real supple, easy to roll. Will make a good traveler.
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Looks like a dollar still has some value in the right circles. Good score!

Mr. HarpPlayer, would you mind posting a pic of how you would fold that hat for packing?

 

[scottyrocks]

Here's me in my new tawny fawn Fed IV:

 

[Blooze]

I swear I can't get a break this week

After handling the Dobb's a bit more than just trying it on at the store and giving it a look over, it's decided to leave all my fingertips a nice chocolate brown :eusa_doh: Now I probably know why it was at the outlet store. I figure the dye probably wasn't set well?

 

[carldelo]

After handling the Dobb's a bit more than just trying it on at the store and giving it a look over, it's decided to leave all my fingertips a nice chocolate brown :eusa_doh: Now I probably know why it was at the outlet store. I figure the dye probably wasn't set well?

Yikes, that stinks, sorry to hear it about the Dobbs. On the other hand, the graphite Stetson is really nice. I've never heard of the 'Gary' - does it really say that? Maybe it was a model that didn't make it into production - does it say what type of felt it is?

 

[Blooze]

Yikes, that stinks, sorry to hear it about the Dobbs. On the other hand, the graphite Stetson is really nice. I've never heard of the 'Gary' - does it really say that? Maybe it was a model that didn't make it into production - does it say what type of felt it is?

Yep, it says Gary on the sticker inside the crown. I think they are made for Miller Hats as that's the only place I can find them. The band has Imperial Plus labeled on it.

Any suggestions on the Dobb's? I really like that hat as it's got a 2" brim. Not having any real experience, is this color coming off most likely some of the dye powder?

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Mr. HarpPlayer, would you mind posting a pic of how you would fold that hat for packing?

Check out the link for a brief YouTube video. The nice lady does a better job demonstrating it than I could.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLkd1hF3Itg&NR=1

 

[Hereward]

Excellent and informative clip, and full of lighthearted humour.

 

[feltfan]

After handling the Dobb's a bit more than just trying it on at the store and giving it a look over, it's decided to leave all my fingertips a nice chocolate brown :eusa_doh: Now I probably know why it was at the outlet store. I figure the dye probably wasn't set well?

Powder. A lot of new hats use powder as part of the
coloring process. Doesn't hold up well in rain, either.

 

[mayserwegener]

Yep, it says Gary on the sticker inside the crown. I think they are made for Miller Hats as that's the only place I can find them. The band has Imperial Plus labeled on it.

Any suggestions on the Dobb's? I really like that hat as it's got a 2" brim. Not having any real experience, is this color coming off most likely some of the dye powder?

You see this with HatCo product especially the dark colors. Some of my 60+ year old Adam hats still have dye powder. I wouldn't get too worked about it.

 

[Blooze]

You see this with HatCo product especially the dark colors. Some of my 60+ year old Adam hats still have dye powder. I wouldn't get too worked about it.

Thanks for the info everyone. I'll just try to keep that one out of any wet weather.

 

[billyspew]

Had a few come through recently.

First up an Adam Opera Hat:

Next up and Adam "Airlite" fedora in sterling:

And finally an Adam "The Envoy" homburg in black:

Details will be posted in Adam Alley

Cheers,

Bill

 

[Stoneface]

Next up and Adam "Airlite" fedora in sterling:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3307/4617110160_f70f6a1efd.jpg

That one with a black liner, an ink-blue pinstripe suit and black-white spectator shoes...

 

[150719541]

One Majestic Hat (Mexican)

One black Majestic Hat in the mornig going to school.:eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[danofarlington]

One black Majestic Hat in the mornig going to school.:eusa_clap :eusa_clap

That one is very good. I think you do best in the narrow-brim hats like that.

 

[mayserwegener]

Had a few come through recently.

First up an Adam Opera Hat:

Next up and Adam "Airlite" fedora in sterling:

And finally an Adam "The Envoy" homburg in blacketails will be posted in Adam Alley

Cheers,

Bill

Great Adam additions! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Mario]

Had a few come through recently.

First up an Adam Opera Hat:

Next up and Adam "Airlite" fedora in sterling:

And finally an Adam "The Envoy" homburg in black:

Details will be posted in Adam Alley

Cheers,

Bill

Bill...may I call ya Adam? :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Joshbru3]

Late 1930's Stevens

I just got this hat today from ebay. When I first received it, it was very dirty and had a pretty bad crown bash. Tonight I did a crown rebash, steaming, and brushing. Based on the very tight "I" stitching and the reeded edge on the sweatband, I would say this hat is from the late 30's. It has a 2 3/4 inch brim and has extremely soft Navy blue fur felt. The camera flash makes it look very light, but its actually a very very deep navy blue. The felt is perfect and cleaned up very nice. It has one of the coolest ribbons ive ever seen. The bow is quite interesting too, Ive never seen another quite like this. The liner is dirty and stained, but the sweatband is in pretty good shape.

Here's some pictures before the crown rebash and cleaning:

Here's the crown bashed out, stiff brushed, and soft brushed:

And heres the hat with the new crown and brim swoop:

 

[Joshbru3]

Late 1930's Stevens part two

Here's some more pics:

 

[DRB]

Joshbru3, very nice job bringing that hat back to life.

 

[150719541]

Special Hats

Joshbru: Greetings from SLP, FABULOUS EXHIBITION LIKE TREAT A SPECIAL HAT, Congratulations ¡¡¡¡ to pick this one:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap