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[Héctor Fernández]

My first Bowla! This is definitely a different monster and an acquired taste, but it is kind of cool.

I'm going to guess early 1900's?

 

[Blare]

My first Bowla! This is definitely a different monster and an acquired taste, but it is kind of cool.

I'm going to guess early 1900's?

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Looks great Hector. Very cool... Def looks like an oldie.

 

[PanosChris]

My first Bowla! This is definitely a different monster and an acquired taste, but it is kind of cool.

I'm going to guess early 1900's?

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You are heading in the right direction Hector, well done !! A topper is closer than you may think

 

[Héctor Fernández]

Ha! Thanks!

You are heading in the right direction Hector, well done !! A topper is closer than you may think

 

[Héctor Fernández]

Looks great Hector. Very cool... Def looks like an oldie.

Thanks Joe. One thing is for sure, the sweatband is very sensitive on this one.

 

[SteveFord]

About time you got a bowler!
Not all of them are the hard shell type you've got on - the Stetson I'm wearing right now is a much softer version so is more comfortable and also warmer (liner and no vent holes).

 

[TheOldFashioned]

My first Bowla! This is definitely a different monster and an acquired taste, but it is kind of cool.

I'm going to guess early 1900's?

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Nice get, Héctor! I also have an unlined Select Quality but without ventilation holes. I think mine dates to around the early 1930s.

I know you said the sweatband is sensitive, but if you are able to carefully look there probably will be some additional stampings on the back. There should be a lot number of the form "LOT XXXX." There may also be a bow number reference as well as a size and the the word "STIFF" as shown below:

These lot numbers have been used to roughly establish a dating timeline with the assumption that the lower the number the earlier the hat. There is a dedicated LOT XXXX thread documenting these numbers, so if you are able to look and find one please consider adding yours to that thread as well.

 

[Héctor Fernández]

Thanks for the 411. I'll try, but when I took the pictures of the inventory stickers a small part of the sweatband disconnected from the hat, so now I'm really scared of messing with it any further, lol....

I will try

Nice get, Héctor! I also have an unlined Select Quality but without ventilation holes. I think mine dates to around the early 1930s.

I know you said the sweatband is sensitive, but if you are able to carefully look there probably will be some additional stampings on the back. There should be a lot number of the form "LOT XXXX." There may also be a bow number reference as well as a size and the the word "STIFF" as shown below:
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These lot numbers have been used to roughly establish a dating timeline with the assumption that the lower the number the earlier the hat. There is a dedicated LOT XXXX thread documenting these numbers, so if you are able to look and find one please consider adding yours to that thread as well.

 

[Héctor Fernández]

Ok, I got this....

Nice get, Héctor! I also have an unlined Select Quality but without ventilation holes. I think mine dates to around the early 1930s.

I know you said the sweatband is sensitive, but if you are able to carefully look there probably will be some additional stampings on the back. There should be a lot number of the form "LOT XXXX." There may also be a bow number reference as well as a size and the the word "STIFF" as shown below:
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These lot numbers have been used to roughly establish a dating timeline with the assumption that the lower the number the earlier the hat. There is a dedicated LOT XXXX thread documenting these numbers, so if you are able to look and find one please consider adding yours to that thread as well.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Thanks for the 411. I'll try, but when I took the pictures of the inventory stickers a small part of the sweatband disconnected from the hat, so now I'm really scared of messing with it any further, lol....

I will try

If I have any doubt about doing it safely I don’t look behind sweatbands. I’ve damaged too many vintage hats.

 

[Guitar76]

Just joined and never posted any of my hats. Here is my black sheep. Color is eggplant. Need to try and wear this more often, but now I live in Texas and it’s always hot.

 

[Blare]

Just joined and never posted any of my hats. Here is my black sheep. Color is eggplant. Need to try and wear this more often, but now I live in Texas and it’s always hot.

Welcome... Beautiful hat.. wonderful liner!

 

[Rmccamey]

Nice one, Hector.

Ok, I got this....

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[Héctor Fernández]

Just joined and never posted any of my hats. Here is my black sheep. Color is eggplant. Need to try and wear this more often, but now I live in Texas and it’s always hot.

Welcome! Beautiful hat!

 

[DaveProc]

Eddie Bauer Open Road, remnants of the wind trolley were stuffed behind the sweatband

 

[Hagwood]

My first Bowla! This is definitely a different monster and an acquired taste, but it is kind of cool.

I'm going to guess early 1900's?

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Looks great Hector ! They are definitely an acquired taste, I’ll probably only wear mine for holiday gatherings or special occasions, but everyone needs at least one !!

 

[Héctor Fernández]

Thanks my friend. We are thinking alike, lol....I think it will go great with a tux, like you said for a special ocassion.

Looks great Hector ! They are definitely an acquired taste, I’ll probably only wear mine for holiday gatherings or special occasions, but everyone needs at least one !!

 

[steur]

Stefan, Thanks! I took look at the Overbeck photos and it's highly possible that it was made by Mayser.

Thanks, Steve. It's certainly possible; it does resemble their hats in feel and finish.

 

[steur]

My first Bowla! This is definitely a different monster and an acquired taste, but it is kind of cool.

I'm going to guess early 1900's?

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It's a great looking bowler, Héctor, but I can relate how you must feel when wearing it.

 

[steur]

Just joined and never posted any of my hats. Here is my black sheep. Color is eggplant. Need to try and wear this more often, but now I live in Texas and it’s always hot.

Welcome to the lounge. A great way to enter with that super looking hat; good enough to take a trip to colder climes for.