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intriguing hat
This was a pleasant surprise. What looked like an intriguing hat on ebay and was discussed a bit on this thread arrived in much better condition than shown in the photos. I love when that happens. Clearly clear beaver, with mode edge curled up like a homburg. -The felt is lightweight clay - no staining and just a little dust. Sweatband is soft, supple and shows the patina of wear... the stitching is in good shape. The only condition issue is the coating on the reed, which has worn away in spots. I wonder if it once had a liner? The ribbon stitching shows in a few spots above the sweat - can't imagine that would have been done at the factory. Perhaps the liner was removed and the ventilation holes added afterwards? The box is covered in a sueded paper. These are first photos before any brushing or steaming. Gave it a quick bash... how will it be worn? It is a 7 1/4, but I think a bit of felt padding will make it work on my 7 1/8 head, here's hoping...
there is a megillah written under the sweatband, numbers, crossouts, nothing useful that I could decipher... will photograph later on.
This was a pleasant surprise. What looked like an intriguing hat on ebay and was discussed a bit on this thread arrived in much better condition than shown in the photos. I love when that happens. Clearly clear beaver, with mode edge curled up like a homburg. -The felt is lightweight clay - no staining and just a little dust. Sweatband is soft, supple and shows the patina of wear... the stitching is in good shape. The only condition issue is the coating on the reed, which has worn away in spots. I wonder if it once had a liner? The ribbon stitching shows in a few spots above the sweat - can't imagine that would have been done at the factory. Perhaps the liner was removed and the ventilation holes added afterwards? The box is covered in a sueded paper. These are first photos before any brushing or steaming. Gave it a quick bash... how will it be worn? It is a 7 1/4, but I think a bit of felt padding will make it work on my 7 1/8 head, here's hoping...
there is a megillah written under the sweatband, numbers, crossouts, nothing useful that I could decipher... will photograph later on.