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[moehawk]

All the Bianchi felts I have seen in the last few minutes looking online were labeled as 70's vintage, with no bar code on the tag on mine probably not later than mid 80's I' m guessing.(emphasis on the probably and the guessing). With some steaming and brushing, the velour is starting to feel a bit nicer. Looks like I spoiled myself for velour with the Peschel though...

 

[Lt.hats]

Moon..I was thinking about buying a Stetsonian, but now I know I'll be buying one..its one of the better looking modern Stetsons I've seen.


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[DOGMAN]

Some great hats.Moon,I also love my Stetsonian.Lt.hats,I think you would be very happy with one.

 

[Lt.hats]

I'm just debating the color.....and dropping hints to the spouse about Christmas....


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[moontheloon]

Moon..I was thinking about buying a Stetsonian, but now I know I'll be buying one..its one of the better looking modern Stetsons I've seen.


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you will love it Lt.

so much crown to work with ... nice vintage dimensions

honestly I was expecting much less from the felt and was pleasantly surprised at how beautiful it is

 

[Knotten]

Well, I pulled the trigger on the Stetsonian. Ordered the caribou from Delmonicos. There is a six-week wait. That seems like forever right now.


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[moehawk]

Here's something I found when I took the liner out of the Bianchi velour. It may answer mayser's question about the origin of the velour, I can't really make out much. I think it says "genuine velour" across the top.

Other than that, no clue.

 

[moontheloon]

Well, I pulled the trigger on the Stetsonian. Ordered the caribou from Delmonicos. There is a six-week wait. That seems like forever right now.


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JJ has them in stock

zero wait

 

[mayserwegener]

Here's something I found when I took the liner out of the Bianchi velour. It may answer mayser's question about the origin of the velour, I can't really make out much. I think it says "genuine velour" across the top.

Other than that, no clue.

It's Henry Pollack Inc. out of New York City. There is some information online about the company. Mostly involved in Women's fashion hats trade. I am fairly certain the hat body and hat were out sourced (Bollman?). Is it really Velour? It looked more like a scratched finish. Besdor (Steven) might know something about this company.

http://www.hattin-around.com/?p=163

https://books.google.com/books?id=0...y pollak inc hats&pg=PA28#v=onepage&q&f=false

 

[Daniele Tanto]

It arrived some weeks ago from a gentle man in Centre of Italy
It is a NOS Panizza Royal deep blue

Fur felt with a short hair finishing

It is very light and pliable with double stitching on both sides of the brim

 

[Chepstow]

Nice Hat Daniele!


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[Speakeasy]

My first real hat came in the mail yesterday - a 2 inch brim, mid-brown Dobbs.

Not sure what type of fur felt, but probably rabbit. The label looks like 1960s, can anyone confirm?

 

[89quattro]

Delmonico's has a 15% off coupon available
Code = "KICKOFF"
valid thru Nov. 23

 

[moehawk]

Well, I guess I learned a lesson in inferior velour. From now on, if I can pronounce the maker's name easily I'll think twice before buying.

 

[mayserwegener]

Mayser "Spezial?", measures 58cm, probably early to mid 1950s. Unique thin ribbon / bow combination. Sold by Wilhelm Zeumer (80 years) of Karlsruhe. Couldn't find a paper label but could be a "Spezial".

 

[moontheloon]

wow Mayser !!

that one really speaks to my taste buds

fantastic

 

[moehawk]

Nice one. A bit reminicent of an OR or Strat.

 

[mayserwegener]

Moon, Moehawk, Thanks! Yes has it has some of those elements. Mayser started making Stetson hats under license around this same time period (Mayser construction quality was probably better). Manfred has a Stetson made Stratoliner.

 

[Bob Roberts]

My first real hat came in the mail yesterday - a 2 inch brim, mid-brown Dobbs.

Not sure what type of fur felt, but probably rabbit. The label looks like 1960s, can anyone confirm?

Love the color.

 

[Bob Roberts]

It arrived some weeks ago from a gentle man in Centre of Italy
It is a NOS Panizza Royal deep blue

Fur felt with a short hair finishing

It is very light and pliable with double stitching on both sides of the brim

I'm really into Navy Blue and similar dark midnight/deep violet shades.