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[Samuel]

it's the early Marathon logo ... I don't think it was used past the very early 50s ... could be wrong but that is what I have gathered in my studies

his looks to be 40s .. possibly even late 30s ...

I'd love to see the debossments on the sweat when you get a sec @Samuel

10-4 I'll try to get some more pics

 

[Samuel]

Penny's Marathon light violet grey black grosgrain ribbon

 

[moontheloon]

Penny's Marathon light violet grey black grosgrain ribbon

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the sweat band and any markings on it would be great if you have a sec

 

[Samuel]

 

[Willebe]

This is always a favorite thread, but due to size restrictions, I am lucky if I post here annually. So today is it!

I am pleased to present, just in time for the end of straw season, a new-to-me Swiss-made yeddo boater; a gift to me this week from a gentleman who was my first semi-formal teacher of photography, back when I was a freshman in high school. I was fortunate to visit him for the first time in about 30 years. Ok, so we haven't been close, but both had a ton to talk about. This relic belonged to his Uncle Samuel Chandler of St. Johnsbury, Vermont, who bought the hat in 1930. As a boy, I used to buy single carnations from Sam's son who operated the greenhouse/florist shop in our town. I needed the points with my Mom...

Thank you, John!!!
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Truth be told, this hat is a bit small for my noggin, but it shall remain in the collection in case I shrink.

And since this is the new hat thread, Here is my friend John with HIS new hat, a fine private label felt gifted by a now-geriatric former student of his.... ME!
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One of the most memorable visits EVER!! Brim up? Or down? BOTH great!!

Great hat. Better story.

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[Frunobulax]

New vintage Penny's Marathon

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So it was you who outbid me! [emoji4]


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[rclark]

Recent acquisition:

Pre-Stetson Mallory. Unreeded sweat in perfect condition, but felt has some evidence of prior insect activity. Nevertheless, I like it. In fact, it needs a steam, but even as is, this may be my new favorite hat. I know I say that a lot but I really mean it this time!

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[Samuel]

So it was you who outbid me! [emoji4]


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Lol, I suppose so; it's a keeper. The color is violet grey. My Stetson slev-edge is blue almost slate grey. My Stetson Strat is Dixie Lt. blue, and the Marathon is a violet grey. For the age it's mint. Well kept hat.

 

[Redfokker]

This is always a favorite thread, but due to size restrictions, I am lucky if I post here annually. So today is it!

I am pleased to present, just in time for the end of straw season, a new-to-me Swiss-made yeddo boater; a gift to me this week from a gentleman who was my first semi-formal teacher of photography, back when I was a freshman in high school. I was fortunate to visit him for the first time in about 30 years. Ok, so we haven't been close, but both had a ton to talk about. This relic belonged to his Uncle Samuel Chandler of St. Johnsbury, Vermont, who bought the hat in 1930. As a boy, I used to buy single carnations from Sam's son who operated the greenhouse/florist shop in our town. I needed the points with my Mom...

Thank you, John!!!
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Truth be told, this hat is a bit small for my noggin, but it shall remain in the collection in case I shrink.

And since this is the new hat thread, Here is my friend John with HIS new hat, a fine private label felt gifted by a now-geriatric former student of his.... ME!
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One of the most memorable visits EVER!! Brim up? Or down? BOTH great!!

What a great story. That is one special boater too. Envy.

 

[Mm25]

Fresh off the FedEx truck, a Stetson no 1. Needs some clean up but I like the feel of the felt a lot.

 

[Frunobulax]

Recent acquisition:

Pre-Stetson Mallory. Unreeded sweat in perfect condition, but felt has some evidence of prior insect activity. Nevertheless, I like it. In fact, it needs a steam, but even as is, this may be my new favorite hat. I know I say that a lot but I really mean it this time!

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Nice Rick! That's a stunner.


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[Frunobulax]

Lol, I suppose so; it's a keeper. The color is violet grey. My Stetson slev-edge is blue almost slate grey. My Stetson Strat is Dixie Lt. blue, and the Marathon is a violet grey. For the age it's mint. Well kept hat.

Sounds great. Wear it in good health, my friend.


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[scottyrocks]

I got this today from FL member 'boze':

It's a Beaver Brand homburg in a medium brown color. I wasn't sure how I'd look in a homburg, but I like it.

It came without the side dents, but I like side dents, so now it has side dents.

 

[Redfokker]

Fresh off the FedEx truck, a Stetson no 1. Needs some clean up but I like the feel of the felt a lot.

Looks like it is in good shape. Nice snag.

 

[Redfokker]

I got this today from FL member 'boze':

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It's a Beaver Brand homburg in a medium brown color. I wasn't sure how I'd look in a homburg, but I like it.

It came without the side dents, but I like side dents, so now it has side dents.

Very fine looking Homburg. Love the color and the wide ribbon. That brim curl is just perfect.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Fresh off the FedEx truck, a Stetson no 1. Needs some clean up but I like the feel of the felt a lot.

Nice. I have one but not as old as yours.

 

[KarlCrow]

fresh in from daniele in italy

 

[RJR]

Looks like it is in good shape. Nice snag.

+1,I like the band.

 

[RJR]

fresh in from daniele in italy
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Wow!

 

[scottyrocks]

Very fine looking Homburg. Love the color and the wide ribbon. That brim curl is just perfect.

Thank you. If I was to buy a homburg, it needed to have that swoop. Also, I prefer browns. It's exactly what I wanted in a homburg.