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[dh66]

Swann hat manufactured by the Swann Abram Hat Co., Louisvillle, KY. Not a lot of information or many hats out there that I’ve seen in regards to this co. Some American Hatter info from the 1880’s indicating they were in operation and a few other bits and pieces. Saw an ad from 1895 and an order card published in 1942 for “Victory Hats”. Saw a few writings that they were the first with the Kentucky Derby hats but I’ve found no examples. Nothing beyond the 1942 example. The former hat factory is now the Grady Hotel. A 51 room boutique spot near downtown Louisville. The lounge is called the Wild Swann. The only other hat I’ve found was a Clear Nutria fedora RLK had for sale in 2013.

This particular hat is also in Clear Nutria and is as black as a hole. Dimensions are 3 x 6 OC with a shoestring ribbon. Slight flange. The felt is a western weight that is very dense and fairly thin with a nice smooth finish. The brim is firm but workable and the crown is also firm but has that clay like malleability I associate with 7X CB’s and such.
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Amazing find, Cuz! Always cool to have a little piece of history like that. Even more so when it fits.

 

[Blare]

I was a little gobsmacked at the final price - I figured the obscurity would keep it down. Wonder who your competition was?

All of the above.

 

[StoryPNW]

New hat day, I wanted a vented summer hat for working outside and wasn't really sure which way to go but I found this Ultrafino Havana with the shape and dimensions I was hoping for. I'm not sure how it will last, but its lightweight and vents really well.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

New hat day, I wanted a vented summer hat for working outside and wasn't really sure which way to go but I found this Ultrafino Havana with the shape and dimensions I was hoping for. I'm not sure how it will last, but its lightweight and vents really well.
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Looks great. Is it shantung?

 

[StoryPNW]

Looks great. Is it shantung?

Website says Toyo straw, not sure if that is the same as shantung.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Website says Toyo straw, not sure if that is the same as shantung.

It sure looks nice. I’ll take another look at Ultrafino again after seeing your hat.

In case you’re interested:

Straw Types

I don't now if this has been discussed before. What are they primary types of straw for hats. I know palm straw and , the good panamas. But what is milan straw and sisal straw? Are there benifits to any?[huh]

www.thefedoralounge.com

 

[StoryPNW]

It sure looks nice. I’ll take another look at Ultrafino again after seeing your hat.

In case you’re interested:

Straw Types

I don't now if this has been discussed before. What are they primary types of straw for hats. I know palm straw and , the good panamas. But what is milan straw and sisal straw? Are there benifits to any?[huh]

www.thefedoralounge.com

Thanks! That is an interesting read in the straw types thread. I'm not sure what the toyo straw means for durability, probably not super durable, but it does explain the nice lightweight nature of the hat.

 

[Seabee]

My fourth Akubra has arrived

 

[Zombie_61]

My fourth Akubra has arrived

It's always interesting to watch someone's collection grow, to see if and how their tastes change over time, to see which hats were obtained out of simple curiosity or a desire to try something "different", and so on, because we've all been there.

 

[moehawk]

This Rolnick, sans Byer, was in need of a buyer when I happened on by so I buy'd it.
Advertised as quite large (like the size of a barge) but it fit like a glove when I try'd it.



More pics in the Byer & Rolnick hats thread. No more bad verse.

 

[Mighty44]

A 1960s 3X OR with a few moth nibbles and a couple scuffs but otherwise perfect. I love this hat—my other OR has a 2 7/8 brim and this is 2 3/4. That 1/8 makes all the difference—this is really the max that I’m comfortable with, at least for walking around NYC.

Enjoy the day!

David

 

[Hurricane Jack]

This Rolnick, sans Byer, was in need of a buyer when I happened on by so I buy'd it.
Advertised as quite large (like the size of a barge) but it fit like a glove when I try'd it.

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More pics in the Byer & Rolnick hats thread. No more bad verse.

Nice important find!

 

[mullitt]

Was in Milan on vacation and was staying half a block from Mutinelli, a hat store that has been open since 1888 and I'm pretty sure still family-run. After seeing many, many hats (mostly Borsalino, which I don't really care for the modern models of) from all the stacks around, I ended up with this wide brim fedora. It's rabbit felt and super soft, snappable brim and a wind cord. Made for the hat shop, it doesn't have a brand. Wore it around town and to the castle!

 

[Pellie]

Three Barbisio's.
Pictures from the seller....

 

[Steve1857]

This Rolnick, sans Byer, was in need of a buyer when I happened on by so I buy'd it.
Advertised as quite large (like the size of a barge) but it fit like a glove when I try'd it.

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More pics in the Byer & Rolnick hats thread. No more bad verse.

Nice catch, John. The limerick wasn't too bad either

 

[moehawk]

Nice important find!​

Thanks HJ!
I might not have recognized it's significance had it not been for Greg's thread making it's way to the fromt page last week.

 

[moehawk]

Nice catch, John. The limerick wasn't too bad either

Thanks Steve!
You're too kind. WAY too kind...

 

[Frunobulax]

Three Barbisio's.
Pictures from the seller....
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Those aren't your painted nails?

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Those aren't your painted nails?

You clearly aren’t from California or you’d know you aren’t allowed to ask that. I think Marcel’s nails are very pretty.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Thanks HJ!
I might not have recognized it's significance had it not been for Greg's thread making it's way to the fromt page last week.

So glad it fits you but collection worthy even if it didn't.