ofcoursemyhorse
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Absolutely exceptional couple of bowlers posted by you two gents, the green Stetson and the Mockel really are something special.
Yes, the original riboon was pretty bad, so I've replaced it.OCMH, Thanks!
Fábio, Both are fantastic! Looks like the LB's ribbon might have been repaired or replaced. Would it be possible to take photos of the liners and sweatbands?
Yes something similar on one of my P. & C. Habig Wien stiff felts. Luckily it's only in small sections and has not gone through all the way (see below). I think the only thing that can be done to avoid it from spreading is to be very careful. I think it would be difficult to make a good fix with glue. I also have a couple with small cracks on the brim but only noticeable at close inspection.I have a vintage bowler I have been wearing off and on for a few years. Took it out the other day and it looks like the brim is separating from the crown. WTF? Anyone else experience this? Any way to avoid/fix it?
Johnny
I found this yesterday, and was ecstatic because it has the crown I've lusted after for so long, but way too big for me. It's a flat top bowler, with the slightly rounded corners. I made a friend buy it, as it was his size and you couldn't beat the price.
But I'm curious as to what year this may have been made. All I've been able to find is a start date of the department store where it was sold : 1902.
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