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This “Adam” hat applies for membership in the Borsalino Brotherhood.
Borsalino Qualita Superiore - Mid 1950s Medium Brown
4 3/4 crown as shaped
3/8 Thin Ribbon
2 3/4 Brim with 1/8 binding
Wind trolley
It was Sold as an “Adam” hat, presumably because of the Adam Hats box it was stored in and I could not resist grabbing this Borsalino up at a super low Buy It Now deal. As I suspected it fits a bit smaller than it’s tagged 1/8 size and fits almost a perfect 7. The color is a medium to light brown felt in an OR/Strat styling… that I would say favors more of the Stratoliner due to its lighter weight felt. The ribbon and brim binding have faded to a golden tone. Once in hand, I could easily feel where this felt wanted to be guided into this sharp front pinch with gobs of character!
The manufacturing sticker with the four serrated edges would indicate indicates mid 1950’s. I can’t quite make out the the color or style names printed on the tag. Maybe Stefan @steur might have some idea? Coincidentally this Borsalino was originally sold at J.L. Hudson Company of Detroit, the same retail store as the 1940s Dobbs a found a week or so ago.