Straw Boater Repair

[DeanF]

Hello to all, I have a pre-WWII straw boater which has suffered cracking from pressure due to improper storage. The straw is dry and inflexible, appears prone to cracking and chipping. By moistening with a hot damp towel and then applying vertical pressure until dry, I managed to repair a crack in the brim (see first picture). However I cannot find a way of doing the same for a crack on the crown side and top (see 2nd & 3rd pictures). Any help is much appreciated. Thanks, Dean

https://ibb.co/h0boud
https://ibb.co/h15gEd
https://ibb.co/n66cny

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Hello to all, I have a pre-WWII straw boater which has suffered cracking from pressure due to improper storage. The straw is dry and inflexible, appears prone to cracking and chipping. By moistening with a hot damp towel and then applying vertical pressure until dry, I managed to repair a crack in the brim (see first picture). However I cannot find a way of doing the same for a crack on the crown side and top (see 2nd & 3rd pictures). Any help is much appreciated. Thanks, Dean

https://ibb.co/h0boud
https://ibb.co/h15gEd
https://ibb.co/n66cny

Your photos are not working for me. Sorry.


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[DeanF]

Please try the links:
https://ibb.co/h0boud
https://ibb.co/h15gEd
https://ibb.co/n66cny

 

[mayserwegener]

I guess you could try heavy steam but that's some big damage.

 

[hatsRme]

A nice boater, Bro, but no longer suitable for wearing in a dressy situation. The sentimental value is significant, though. I would keep it in a glass case.