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[Michael A]

My first good resale find in a while. Needs some clean up, but the felt is like butter.
1.99 Dobbs backbow.

Great find. Looks to be in fine shape.

Michael

 

[Redfokker]

Lembert "Extra", 58cm probably later 1950s early 1960s. The brim has massive flange which is interesting. The interior is very soiled so not so appealing but I like the form.

Natural Light

I've been loving the images of this very interesting Homburg. I wonder if sometime in it's life the owner had a refurb done and this brim was developed from the hatter?

 

[Redfokker]

My first good resale find in a while. Needs some clean up, but the felt is like butter.
1.99 Dobbs backbow.

Sweet find! Love a back bow! It should look great with a nice diamond crease. Does it need a naphtha bath?

 

[mayserwegener]

I've been loving the images of this very interesting Homburg. I wonder if sometime in it's life the owner had a refurb done and this brim was developed from the hatter?

Mike, I think it was modified later because the paper label Form is Homburg and it's not like other Lembert Homburgs I have seen.

 

[Mm25]

Sweet find! Love a back bow! It should look great with a nice diamond crease. Does it need a naphtha bath?
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I'm sure it could use a bath, but I've never done one before and I'm a bit unsure about making the attempt. The hat in your ad looks exactly like mine.

 

[RJR]

I'm sure it could use a bath, but I've never done one before and I'm a bit unsure about making the attempt. The hat in your ad looks exactly like mine.

Reread the naptha bath thread and go for it.Biggest issue is filtering the dirty gas back into the can.

 

[FedOregon]

1900s Stetson Exposition Medal featherweight "parton"

This hat is in flawless shape. Has remnants of a newspaper under the sweat, the price sticker is even there.

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Wow, I missed this when we were in Ecuador. What a beauty!

 

[splintercellsz]

Wow, I missed this when we were in Ecuador. What a beauty!

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[Michael A]

The local Goodwill hasn't been producing much this Halloween season, but the local vintage store was putting out the autumn/winter collection today and they had this,
DSCN4924 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Finally a Silverbelly OR.
DSCN4925 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
It was being fussy about the crease so now it's sitting on my head with a Cattleman, no photos.
DSCN4927 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN4928 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Somewhat the worse for moth visitations, but the price was right and no shipping.

Also got this Sovereign as a possible cool weather biking companion
DSCN4933 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN4935 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
It should be aerodynamically favorable.

On the other end I got these Red Wing Iron Rangers, but that is a subject for a different forum I suppose.
DSCN4942 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Now I'm off to buy some boot laces. And possibly stop back at the store to look at a few things I didn't pull the trigger on.

Michael

 

[KarlCrow]

The local Goodwill hasn't been producing much this Halloween season, but the local vintage store was putting out the autumn/winter collection today and they had this,
DSCN4924 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Finally a Silverbelly OR.
DSCN4925 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
It was being fussy about the crease so now it's sitting on my head with a Cattleman, no photos.
DSCN4927 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN4928 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Somewhat the worse for moth visitations, but the price was right and no shipping.

Also got this Sovereign as a possible cool weather biking companion
DSCN4933 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN4935 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
It should be aerodynamically favorable.

On the other end I got these Red Wing Iron Rangers, but that is a subject for a different forum I suppose.
DSCN4942 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Now I'm off to buy some boot laces. And possibly stop back at the store to look at a few things I didn't pull the trigger on.

Michael

Cool finds

 

[Redfokker]

The local Goodwill hasn't been producing much this Halloween season, but the local vintage store was putting out the autumn/winter collection today and they had this,
DSCN4924 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Finally a Silverbelly OR.
DSCN4925 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
It was being fussy about the crease so now it's sitting on my head with a Cattleman, no photos.
DSCN4927 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN4928 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Somewhat the worse for moth visitations, but the price was right and no shipping.

Also got this Sovereign as a possible cool weather biking companion
DSCN4933 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN4935 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
It should be aerodynamically favorable.

On the other end I got these Red Wing Iron Rangers, but that is a subject for a different forum I suppose.
DSCN4942 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Now I'm off to buy some boot laces. And possibly stop back at the store to look at a few things I didn't pull the trigger on.

Michael

Wow! You never cease to amaze Michael!

 

[Michael A]

Cool finds

Wow! You never cease to amaze Michael!

Thanks guys. I take 'em like I find 'em.

Michael

 

[Michael A]

Ran onto this at my favorite thrift today.
DSCN4988 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN4989 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
'70s or '80s I suspect. As found,
DSCN4983 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN4984 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Sort of an asymmetrical fender thing going on there.
DSCN4986 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
And after a little brim flattening, just by hand, no steaming.
DSCN4995 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN4996 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
And just for entertainment purposes, this 44 cent suit I picked up today, with hat of course.
DSCN4987 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Happy Trails,
Michael

 

[Bamaboots]

And just for entertainment purposes, this 44 cent suit I picked up today, with hat of course.

OK, Michael. Time for a refund. Still like the boots and hat, though.

 

[msoliday]

Picked up these three at an antique store today.

The back bow Mallory porkpie has very nice felt. The size is stamped under the band. Looks like 7-1/12?!? Fits like a 7-1/4 or a tight 7-3/8. Cost me $26.00:

This '60s stingy Champ is a bit tight and needs some shaping but should be a nice knockabout... for $8.00!:

And finally this gray Bonds stingy. $21.00. Needs a good long bath. Never heard of Bonds. 1960s???:

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[Zombie_61]

Ran onto this at my favorite thrift today...'70s or '80s I suspect. As found...Sort of an asymmetrical fender thing going on there...And after a little brim flattening, just by hand, no steaming...

I like it both ways, but prefer the "after" shape which surely provides better protection from the elements.

...And just for entertainment purposes, this 44 cent suit I picked up today, with hat of course.

That suit should have come with a jet pack and space helmet.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

That suit should have come with a jet pack and space helmet.

Or disco dance lessons.

 

[FedOregon]

Ran onto this at my favorite thrift today.
DSCN4988 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN4989 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
'70s or '80s I suspect. As found,
DSCN4983 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN4984 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Sort of an asymmetrical fender thing going on there.
DSCN4986 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
And after a little brim flattening, just by hand, no steaming.
DSCN4995 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN4996 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
And just for entertainment purposes, this 44 cent suit I picked up today, with hat of course.
DSCN4987 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Happy Trails,
Michael

Stetson Ambush? My buddy just picked one up off ebay, a 70s model I think, for the opening bid of $59. Saw one in my size for $125. I passed. I'm thinking you got a better deal...

 

[Michael A]

OK, Michael. Time for a refund. Still like the boots and hat, though.

Too Wlid Wild West for you? Ha ha. If it was a size bigger or I could lose the 10 lbs I put on my gut this summer I would wear it. As it is I think I might be able to sell it at the consignment shop as a Halloween costume.

I like it both ways, but prefer the "after" shape which surely provides better protection from the elements.

That suit should have come with a jet pack and space helmet.

I was wearing it in the "after" configuration this afternoon while I was out in the yard picking up butternuts. The after shape was certainly keeping the sun off of me, though it still wasn't comfortable out in the feels like 100 degrees heat and humidity. The fabric on the jacket/pants has a lot of '50s atomic fleck feel to it. I don't think it's anything like that old. I know I've seen similar bolero jackets on western wear sites, but I'm not turning them up at the moment.

Stetson Ambush? My buddy just picked one up off ebay, a 70s model I think, for the opening bid of $59. Saw one in my size for $125. I passed. I'm thinking you got a better deal...

I can't find any model name on this one. I must say I didn't think it would sell for anything around those prices. The thrift had $25 on it, but it was half price day today so it was $12.50. And at that price it was still only poor impulse control on my part that brought it home with me. Ha ha.

Thanks,
Michael

 

[FedOregon]

Too Wlid Wild West for you? Ha ha. If it was a size bigger or I could lose the 10 lbs I put on my gut this summer I would wear it. As it is I think I might be able to sell it at the consignment shop as a Halloween costume.

I was wearing it in the "after" configuration this afternoon while I was out in the yard picking up butternuts. The after shape was certainly keeping the sun off of me, though it still wasn't comfortable out in the feels like 100 degrees heat and humidity. The fabric on the jacket/pants has a lot of '50s atomic fleck feel to it. I don't think it's anything like that old. I know I've seen similar bolero jackets on western wear sites, but I'm not turning them up at the moment.

I can't find any model name on this one. I must say I didn't think it would sell for anything around those prices. The thrift had $25 on it, but it was half price day today so it was $12.50. And at that price it was still only poor impulse control on my part that brought it home with me. Ha ha.

Thanks,
Michael

My mistake. They look similar, but his is a 4X Stetson Stampede. Similar hat band and feathers...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stetson-4X-Stampede-Acorn-Cowboy-Hat-4X-Beaver-Size-7-25-/202051906376?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&nma=true&si=FooyKPFG1DSABIOPr0mguPSGaB0%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc