The Cap Faction

[Johnny J]

So I'm just wondering, up til' now, is the Mr. Freedom the best and closest to a vintage 1930s cap?

 

[Marc Chevalier]

So I'm just wondering, up til' now, is the Mr. Freedom the best and closest to a vintage 1930s cap?

I'd say yes, and add that it's the closest to a very specific type of vintage cap: a French eight-dart flat cap, which differs in several ways from vintage English and American ones.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Those Mr Freedom caps look very, very good. Compare to the Tous Les Sports cap I just posted. It's (Mr freedom) pretty much perfect, hence the price. The previous poster is correct: In sizes larger than 7 1/8, for perfect condition, in those kinds of fabrics, you're going to pay as much as a Mr Freedom - if enough people see it.

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[Baron Kurtz]

The best ever Casquette advertising?

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[Johnny J]

Well then I guess I'm gonna have to get my hands on a Mr Freedom, if there is any left.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

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Did a Lounger win this auction? Went for $10. The brown donegal tweed cap (size 7 1/4) is probably from the 1940s (IMO), maybe older:


http://www.ebay.com/itm/250966780599

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Good Luck Johnny contact john@misterfreedom.com John can tell you what choice you have. You are my same size so they might have another of the one I have or a plain grey color left. That's all they had in 7 3/8 when I bought mine back in December. The Retro Sport cap you bought is nice.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

The best ever Casquette advertising?

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That guy in the picture is a caricature of Aristide Briand, a French statesman who served eleven terms as Prime Minister of France during the French Third Republic and received the 1926 Nobel Peace Prize.


Here is M. Briand in 1916, sans casquette:

 

[Johnny J]

Good Luck Johnny contact john@misterfreedom.com John can tell you what choice you have. You are my same size so they might have another of the one I have or a plain grey color left. That's all they had in 7 3/8 when I bought mine back in December. The Retro Sport cap you bought is nice.

Thanks. I spoke to him today and he said there is a nice earth tone herringbone weave he has and highly recommends. I might get it. I was able to get my hands on a vintage newsboy today on the bay, so I used up some of the funds. Will post pics when I get it.

 

[sarahparker]

this is really a great collection of hats. i ordered some of these hats online and they are really great.

 

[ShortAndCashed]

Has anyone had any experience with Hats of Ireland? I have a small auction that often has hats/caps, and they have a cashmere cap, very plain, and in the style that I like to wear.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Thanks. I spoke to him today and he said there is a nice earth tone herringbone weave he has and highly recommends. I might get it. I was able to get my hands on a vintage newsboy today on the bay, so I used up some of the funds. Will post pics when I get it.

Are you the guy who got the seller of the deadstock Malrov cap to accept a BIN? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250971450437#ht_1929wt_1398

 

[randooch]

Finally found an older 7 1/2. Alas, it has 2 small holes, but I think a few passes with needle and thread will hide them.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Another great French cap ad:

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[DNO]

So after gazing longingly at all the great photos on this thread, I've finally managed to find a cap! While rifling through all the made in China modern caps at a thrift store today this lovely olive green cap leaped out at me.

It's my first cap, so a couple of questions:

1. Do any of you fine cap-wearing gentlemen know the rough age of the cap?
2. The cap is slightly small. Can a cap be stretched like a fedora?

 

[Marc Chevalier]

1. Do any of you fine cap-wearing gentlemen know the rough age of the cap?
2. The cap is slightly small. Can a cap be stretched like a fedora?

1. I'd say it's from the 1980s or '90s.
2. Yes, your cap can be easily stretched. Use steam.

 

[DNO]

Thanks Marc. Guess I'll go plug in the kettle.

 

[randooch]

Looks great, David!

 

[DNO]

Thanks Randall. Gave it a bit of stretch and wore it on my evening walk. Very comfortable and it gave me a nice change from a fedora. Now...just have to find some more caps!

 

[Adnamira]

Zasu cap. Arrived in Australia in 8days. Big cap. Is bigger than it looks in this photo.


zasu2 by Adnamira, on Flickr