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[Strapped-4-Cache]

I had a bit of time to modify my new Broner straw last night. To me, it now looks and wears better.

As received:


After steam was applied to give it more of a snap brim appearance:

 

[hatsRme]

Definite improvement! Good work, Mark.

 

[Lotsahats]

You can rule out 1949, 1950, 1951 and 1952.

Thanks, Vic--no OPS tag rules out those years. I appreciate the pointer.

A

 

[Tedquinton]

I had a bit of time to modify my new Broner straw last night. To me, it now looks and wears better.

As received:
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After steam was applied to give it more of a snap brim appearance:
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Wow great job, much improved

 

[Purplesage]

Stetson Royal Deluxe with Sharks-Gill Bow

Just picked up this light grey Royal Deluxe a few days ago. Had to spruce it up a bit with a good steaming. A small stain on the bottom of the brim and that's about the only thing wrong and that should come out. It has a 2 3/4" brim with a 1/4" underwelt edge but looks like a Mode Edge from the top. 5" crown as shown with a crease and a 2" black grosgrain ribbon with a sharks-gill bow. This one really holds a pinch and a crease well.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Check it out!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HALLETT-HAT...-/191104657668?pt=US_Hats&hash=item2c7eb9a904

You should have one anyway, Joao. Very useful!

Yes, I do have one. But I think it's minimal size is 7 1/4... I think better way to stretch a hat is by wearing it. At least some of "more tight" hats fits now nice, but 1 size smaller might be different.

 

[Miamibruno]

Purplesage - Nice hat. Love the ribbon.

Just bought this on Mother's Day (I know, I know but I got her something, too) at a vintage clothing shop. The felt is nice and thick and I love the wide brim binding.

 

[Purplesage]

Like the Disney. How wide is the brim binding?

 

[hatophile]

Cool Disney Aaron, how about some head shots? What color would you call it?


That's a nice looking Royal Stetson you got PS. I have one very similar.

 

[hatsRme]

A rare appearance here on this thread, I found what I hoped was a fit from the past, but alas... only a 7-1/2 C & K Derby. The outside, although fairly dusty, is in excellent condition, with only a temporary bit of brim contortion from the packing. The sweatband was padded up with an Examiner newspaper from 1939. A great find, even if it is too small. My age estimate for this one is about 1930. Close?

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7-1/2, and still too tiny...

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[rclark]

No idea as to the age but that is a very cool hat!

 

[hatsRme]

Thanks, Rick. Can't wait to get it dusted off and all cleaned up...

 

[Miamibruno]

hato - Thanks! The hat is gray with a little bit of brown in it. The ribbon is also taupe-like and darker. The brim binding is gray with a bit of blue and lighter. A funky combination.

purplesage - The brim binding is 3/4 inches.

hatsRme - Too bad it doesn't fit. Love the liner. What size is that noggin of yours again? 8?

 

[hatsRme]

Somewhere between 7-3/4 and 7/8. And it's rock solid...

 

[Miamibruno]

Forgot the pictures.

 

[Miamibruno]

As it should be, hatsRme, as it should be.

 

[Ghost Rider]

I know I haven't been posting much recently - with only a few hats, there's a limit to how often one can post almost the same picture in "What hat are you wearing today"

Well, since last week, I've increased my collection. I had to take a trip to London to renew my passports, and make sure I had enough time to have a look at some hat shop (See also Fedoras Afield). I finally settled on a Bates Beaver Roll Up. Yes, I know I paid a lot of money (probably, no, definitely more than a custom) for it, but I just couldn't resist

 

[tommyK]

Forgot the pictures.

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You've got a lot of great hats but that is my favorite! I want one just like it!

 

[ScottF]

Dobbs 50 Cav edge awarded to New York Yankee player Bob Muncrief in 1951

 

[Joao Encarnado]

wow!