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[Joshbru3]

An unplanned visit to an antique shop that "happened to be on the way to where I was going" warranted... no-- practically demanded this purchase. I got rid of most of my non-pencil-rolled stingies, except for about two of them that I liked, but this Stevens caught my eye and I don't know or care what the heck it's made of, but it is extremely soft and comfortable. I've never (that I can remember) seen a rainbowed black heather, but I rather like the way it catches the sunlight.

Cool antique store find, bowlerman! You should add it to the "Stevens Spotlight" thread.

 

[Joshbru3]

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Beautiful Borso, Alan!!!! It looks great on you. I love the brim flange.

 

[alanfgag]

Thanks verymuch, Josh.

Buying this one at the checkout at IKEA with a line of people behind me waiting to check out was even crazier than that hailstorm Dobbs!

 

[Joshbru3]

Thanks verymuch, Josh.

Buying this one at the checkout at IKEA with a line of people behind me waiting to check out was even crazier than that hailstorm Dobbs!

LOL. Well being at IKEA on a weekend is like a hailstorm, its noisy, always seems to do quite a bit of damage on the wallet, and you can never get out of it fast enough. LOL. By the way, I can't wait to see that hailstorm Dobbs.

 

[alanfgag]

... By the way, I can't wait to see that hailstorm Dobbs.

That makes too of us... traveling by pony express I think.

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[Joshbru3]

That makes too of us... traveling by pony express I think.

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I hate it when that happens, I hope it arrives soon.

 

[bowlerman]

+ a bunch more on that Borso, Alan! That flange is really nice, and you wear it well.

jwalls-- awesome work on that old body. Cool crease too!

 

[alanfgag]

Some quick photos of my recent auction won Stratoliner. It will benefit from a little steaming - though very clean, the hat seems to have memory of having been worn backwards in another life, or perhaps outfitted with rear pinches? Felt quality is lovely... very, very light and supple. Condition overall is excellent with the exception of the rear seam on the sweatband where the thread is completely missing. Fortunately the chocolate colored bow remains, though the size tag is gone. If I can get this resewn tonight, I think I will take it on my trip to Austin Wednesday - 102 degrees forecast!

 

[jwalls]

jwalls-- awesome work on that old body. Cool crease too![/QUOTE]
That 'diamond crease' is the one Grandad called the preacher's crease because of the cross in the top.

 

[randooch]

Alan, that strat looks like it has what it takes. I did a Google search for Hart Larsen's (my neck o' the woods and all) but came up with nothing.

 

[Dinerman]

I have the orphaned jacket of a '40s suit from Hart Larsen's. Blue, pinstriped, double breasted.

 

[delectans]

Stellar early Strat, Alan! Love everything about it.

 

[DJH]

Some great hats posted the last few days. My favorite is that aged rabbit/nutria from jwalls. Makes me wonder if there are any more 30 year old bodies in that cedar chest.

Today was good for me as well, the Stetson 50 7XCB arrived from the eBay seller - super fast shipping, I wasn't expecting it yet. The hat is is fantastic condition and is nicer than I thought it would be - the auction photos were not the greatest.

Here's a quick snapshot. I'll post more after we get the college move-in for our daughter finished.

Hey Alan, your new Stratoliner is just how I imagine they should be!

 

[RBH]

...... If I can get this resewn tonight, I think I will take it on my trip to Austin Wednesday - 102 degrees forecast!

Fantastic Stratoliner Alan!

It will be a great hat to wear in Texas!

 

[Brando11]

Sorry for the picture quality; it's late and this is taken with my iPhone under artificial light

New to me Peters Bros, compliments of Rodkins. It was pretty soft and wouldn't really hold shape very well until I steamed the crown and ironed the brim. That did the trick. Now it's stiff as a board- you could easily bounce a ping pong ball off of it!

This won't be my last Peters Bros. Very, very pleased!

 

[BR Gordon]

DJH, that is one fine looking Stetson 50.

 

[Rodkins]

Sorry for the picture quality; it's late and this is taken with my iPhone under artificial light

New to me Peters Bros, compliments of Rodkins. It was pretty soft and wouldn't really hold shape very well until I steamed the crown and ironed the brim. That did the trick. Now it's stiff as a board- you could easily bounce a ping pong ball off of it!

This won't be my last Peters Bros. Very, very pleased!

That looks great! Glad you like it.

 

[Rodkins]

Some quick photos of my recent auction won Stratoliner. It will benefit from a little steaming - though very clean, the hat seems to have memory of having been worn backwards in another life, or perhaps outfitted with rear pinches? Felt quality is lovely... very, very light and supple. Condition overall is excellent with the exception of the rear seam on the sweatband where the thread is completely missing. Fortunately the chocolate colored bow remains, though the size tag is gone. If I can get this resewn tonight, I think I will take it on my trip to Austin Wednesday - 102 degrees forecast!

Alan that hat is superb. I have some serious hat envy.

 

[DJH]

Nice Peters Bros Raiders, Brando.

DJH, that is one fine looking Stetson 50.

Thanks BR. I'd been looking out for a nice light coloured Open Road style for a while. Happy to get hold of this one.

 

[Aureliano]

Borsalino Feather Weight. More in the Brotherhood thread, stop by!