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Thanks, Bob.
You are welcome Randy! Bowlers seem to keep showing up here as well, but so far only one has fit.
Thanks, Bob.
Nice get, Randy.Woo-hoo, four bowlers in two weeks!!! A Stetson, Penn-Craft, Crosby, and now a Dobbs courtesy of Bob @BobHufford (2023 Enabler of the Year nominee).
I'm not often brand loyal, but every vintage Dobbs I've handled is solid, well built, good looking and easy to wear. I could easily be a Dobbs man! This one is no different. Dimensions are on the small side with a 1 5/8 D'Orsay brim and a 4 1/2 crown. Overall, a very nice hat. Thanks, Bob.
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You are welcome Randy! Bowlers seem to keep showing up here as well, but so far only one has fit.
Nice get, Randy.
Can't go wrong with a Dobbs.
From the "you can wear them with anything" school of thought. 1949 in Portland, Oregon.
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From the "you can wear them with anything" school of thought. 1949 in Portland, Oregon.
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Some of them are almost that hard.Predecessor to the hard hat?
That's originally why they were developed:Predecessor to the hard hat?
From the "you can wear them with anything" school of thought. 1949 in Portland, Oregon.
Bowlers for the “odd job”.That's originally why they were developed:
That's a great Bowler to start your grandson's collection, Randy!...little, indeed! At 6 3/4 on my 7 1/8 head, I now know how those of you with larger heads feel when you slide a 1/8 hat on your own head!!! But, you see, there is a method to my madness. I'll call it a proud grandpa moment. A few weeks ago, my 8-year old grandson told his mom, my daughter, "I want a hat like papa's". I was wearing a bowler at the time. How can a grandpa refuse a request like that!
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That's a great Bowler to start your grandson's collection, Randy!
Well HELLO. Im seeing redThe third of my recent trifecta is a Stetson Excellent quality "The Avenue" featherweight bowler sporting a red pleated liner and, yes @deadlyhandsome @steur , a keyhole size tag. This one is stamped with the Pan Pacific Exposition medal on the liner and Lot 6421 and 185 bow on the inside of the sweat. Another interesting aspect is there is also what appears to be a Made in France stamp on the inside of the sweat.
The fit, finish and build quality on this bowler is, indeed, excellent! Thank you again @BobHufford
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Randy, All around fantastic! I look forward to seeing it in action. Also your other recent great finds.The third of my recent trifecta is a Stetson Excellent quality "The Avenue" featherweight bowler sporting a red pleated liner and, yes @deadlyhandsome @steur , a keyhole size tag. This one is stamped with the Pan Pacific Exposition medal on the liner and Lot 6421 and 185 bow on the inside of the sweat. Another interesting aspect is there is also what appears to be a Made in France stamp on the inside of the sweat.
The fit, finish and build quality on this bowler is, indeed, excellent! Thank you again @BobHufford
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I knew it! Some truly excellent quality bowlers find their way to your doorstep, Randy. Word is spreading among them it seems it's the place to be.The third of my recent trifecta is a Stetson Excellent quality "The Avenue" featherweight bowler sporting a red pleated liner and, yes @deadlyhandsome @steur , a keyhole size tag. This one is stamped with the Pan Pacific Exposition medal on the liner and Lot 6421 and 185 bow on the inside of the sweat. Another interesting aspect is there is also what appears to be a Made in France stamp on the inside of the sweat.
The fit, finish and build quality on this bowler is, indeed, excellent! Thank you again @BobHufford
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