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[HarpPlayerGene]

That ribbon. I love that ribbon. Can I HAVE that ribbon? Did I mention I like the ribbon?...

 

[billyspew]

Here is a Mallory Porkpie I picked up. Really like the ribbon on this one. From Jac Donges in Milwaukee. Is this 50's or even 60's? Was there a range of years when the porkpie was popular?

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That is cool. Reminds me a little of a Dobbs Gamebird. I'd put it at late 50's?
Think they switched from the MALLORY to Mallory logo around '55 (from what I've dug up so far).

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

OK, so I finally obtained a Parabuntal (sp?) roll-up thanks to our very own 'cookie' in Australia. All I've got so far are the initial pics. It is a beautiful piece of weaving and hopefully I'll be able to shape it up. Will post 'Afters' later.

lol V

 

[Garrett]

:eusa_clap

 

[Michaelshane]

OK, so I finally obtained a Parabuntal (sp?) roll-up

lol V

You are the man......:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

You are the man......:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Thanks! That pic might make a good new avatar, no? lol

 

[J.T.Marcus]

...hopefully I'll be able to shape it up...

Why mess with perfection?

 

[duggap]

HPG, which side did you fight on, the Hatfields or the McCoys.lol

 

[buler]

Thanks! That pic might make a good new avatar, no? lol

Is that a "Gilligan" block?

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[buler]

Today

Stopped at an antique/junk store I hadn't been to yet. Found 3 hats (kind of) and 2 blocks.
The felt, a Royal Scot, was filthy and a 6 7/8, but cheap enough to buy as an experimental hat. It actually brushed up pretty decent. Hope there is enough brim to block it to 7 1/8. The felt is very nice. Like the liner tip.
The guy pulled the straw out after I bought the other items. Very nice shape and a Mallory. Only a size 7, but had a great ribbon (you looking Gene?). The ribbon looks much better in person than the pic. It has 2 mauve stripes with a green stipe between.
The 2 blocks are both 52's. The darker one is stamped "6 7 1/4 52LO". The lighter one is stamped "5 3/4 7 3/8 52".

The Stetson is a size 1/8....

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[billyspew]

I have to visit Wisconsin.

 

[suitedcboy]

HPG, which side did you fight on, the Hatfields or the McCoys.lol

Thanks Duggap, I have irritated sinuses and a mess to clean up after reading that one and blowing Pepsi!!

 

[BobC]

HPG, which side did you fight on, the Hatfields or the McCoys.lol

lol lol lol :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[RBH]

OK, so I finally obtained a Parabuntal (sp?) roll-up thanks to our very own 'cookie' in Australia. All I've got so far are the initial pics. It is a beautiful piece of weaving and hopefully I'll be able to shape it up. Will post 'Afters' later.

lol V

Damn....

 

[ScottF]

Next up is another (this makes four of these for me) Dobbs Hanover Square. This one's in moss green. Take that, Jimmy!! lol

Gene, I just picked up a grey Hanover Square and did a search to see if there were other examples on the board. I absolutely love the lines on this hat - I wish it were a little softer, but other than that it's just a great hat. Not surprised at all to see another hat style we both seem to like - just glad I'm not having to compete with you for hats on ebay. I couldn't imagine wearing a green hat until I saw your pics - really looks great.

I wore mine last night and a lot of heads were turning. I noticed when I got home that I had a hole in my pants. :eusa_doh:

 

[Michaelshane]

I get more compliments on my green hats than anything else.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

<<< THAT'S it! Now you drove me to it!

HPG, which side did you fight on, the Hatfields or the McCoys.lol

Why, the HATfields, of course. lol

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

(you looking Gene?).

You BET I am, buddy. Wonderful hunting trips you've been on lately. Well done!!

P.S. That Stetson might fit me, huh?..

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Gene, I just picked up a grey Hanover Square and did a search to see if there were other examples on the board. I absolutely love the lines on this hat - I wish it were a little softer, but other than that it's just a great hat. Not surprised at all to see another hat style we both seem to like - just glad I'm not having to compete with you for hats on ebay. I couldn't imagine wearing a green hat until I saw your pics - really looks great.

What Michael said.

Photo links below for my other Hanovers. They are very Whippet-ish in their proportions. I really like them a lot. The moss green one you found and posted above was purchased from our very own Garrett.

http://s261.photobucket.com/albums/ii79/harpplayergene/Dobbs Hanover Sq Brown/

http://s261.photobucket.com/albums/ii79/harpplayergene/Dobbs Hanover Square Grey/

THIS one's REALLY green:
http://s261.photobucket.com/albums/ii79/harpplayergene/Dobbs Hanover Sq Green/

 

[cookie]

Parabuntal Hood

OK, so I finally obtained a Parabuntal (sp?) roll-up thanks to our very own 'cookie' in Australia. All I've got so far are the initial pics. It is a beautiful piece of weaving and hopefully I'll be able to shape it up. Will post 'Afters' later.

very fetching and you best attempt at a hat so far...IMHO of course.

Did you leave the tinfoil insert inside?

Calling Mr Al Ojeda...Al Ojeda...reception please Mr Al Ojeda...