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C.G. Wilke Velour (Guben, Germany) possibly late 1920s. I found this one about 6 years ago.
Gone but not forgotten, a 1910's Stetson Select derby.
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Thank you Randy.What style, what grace...and a bit of intrigue! Loving the derby, sir!
Such a beauty Sir! Love that finish and liner detail. It is interesting that more than just initials are punched into the sweat. Very cool!C.G. Wilke Velour (Guben, Germany) possibly late 1920s. I found this one about 6 years ago.
You can't beat a classic Stetson derby Jack. Love these images.Gone but not forgotten, a 1910's Stetson Select derby.
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Thanks Mike. Tomorrow being Sat with weekend hrs I'm planning on making it back to O'Malley & Sons 1842 tavern. I'll be wearing a derby & throwing back a few!You can't beat a classic Stetson derby Jack. Love these images.
Sounds like a good experience & a good time. With all the Civil War & Old West Roundtables, etc that I participate in we always have activities going on. Enjoy yourself.This month I will be volunteering at our local Historical Association. We have the first home built here in Albany OR dating to 1848/49. Black derby action mostly, the 1860s in the American West saw most men wearing them. Now I need a nice period frock coat...
Mike, Thank you! A fantastic Mallory Derby from you!Such a beauty Sir! Love that finish and liner detail. It is interesting that more than just initials are punched into the sweat. Very cool!
You can't beat a classic Stetson derby Jack. Love these images.
I wear my black hats often. During the run of a show at our local theater, I can wear a different black hat for all of the performances of a long running musical. My casts have come to expect some classy black stiffys and dress felts. This month I will be volunteering at our local Historical Association. We have the first home built here in Albany OR dating to 1848/49. Black derby action mostly, the 1860s in the American West saw most men wearing them. Now I need a nice period frock coat...
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I wear my black hats often. During the run of a show at our local theater, I can wear a different black hat for all of the performances of a long running musical. My casts have come to expect some classy black stiffys and dress felts. This month I will be volunteering at our local Historical Association. We have the first home built here in Albany OR dating to 1848/49. Black derby action mostly, the 1860s in the American West saw most men wearing them. Now I need a nice period frock coat...
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New Christy Epsom arrived today, and I expect if will get plenty of use.
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Brent, Great to see it in action. I forgot to mention that Rehfus & Cie. was located in Kehl, Germany which is on the Rhine directly across from Strasburg, France. They used French Point sizing post WWII and continued to use & Cie. in some cases.Black still isn’t among my favorite colors for fedoras, but I don’t avoid them.
This Rehfus & Cie. has certainly won me over. Such lovely dense felt that easily molds to whatever shape I want it. Thanks again @PanosChris for the tip-off.
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