The Cap Faction

[Neophyte]

Great shot there, Edwardian. Very nice ensemble :eusa_clap.

Hatter, that denim cap looks really cool. It's a great shade of blue. Do they still offer that?

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Neo, Carol made that one to my spec. If you call ask her if she has any more of it. The cap is not a standard offering but a custom full cut cap.

 

[Neophyte]

Thanks! Oh, the possibilities...

 

[alanfgag]

Little Red Tartan Cap - JC Penney's - mid 20th C.

I'm thinking late 1940's early 1950's from the logotype history of JCP...

 

[ShortAndCashed]

I have an extremely cheap driving cap, after I get a hair cut I'll take a pic if I can't find one now. I'd also like to get some pointers on my next cap, based on face shape, etcetera, after I post a picture.
EDIT: I found a picture!

 

[Feraud]

I'm thinking late 1940's early 1950's from the logotype history of JCP...

50s I think.. I have one in a different color but similar pattern & cut.

 

[alanfgag]

Would love to see a pic if you have one handy.

You are probably right. I hunted a bit for ads to find the transition point to the heavier font. All the 1950's ads I found used the latter.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

I'm thinking late 1940's early 1950's from the logotype history of JCP...

Yup. 1950s. The surefire giveaway is the little strap (sometimes leather, sometimes cloth) and buckle on the outside back of the cap. This was a very popular '50s "Ivy League look" innovation.

 

[alanfgag]

Thanks for weighing in Marc... I remember your comment on this a few pages back.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Thanks for weighing in Marc... I remember your comment on this a few pages back.

Thanks. Actually, that earlier comment was about a cloth strap and buckle on the outside front of the cap ... a detail which was popular in the 'teens, '20s, and '30s, but pretty much gone by the '50s.

 

[alanfgag]

Thanks. Actually, that earlier comment was about a cloth strap and buckle on the outside front of the cap ... a detail which was popular in the 'teens, '20s, and '30s, but pretty much gone by the '50s.

You post so much interesting vintage history... I pay attention!... from post #803:

... Note that vintage caps with a leather strap and buckle at the back are from the 1950s. They show up on eBay all the time.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

You post so much interesting vintage history... I pay attention!... from post #803:

You got me! Thank you for steering me right. Memory is not one of my strong suits.

 

[ShortAndCashed]

I should mention that my cap earned me the nickname "Cabby" among college friends, and now I am known for my hat... I want to mix it up and wear a fedora as well, but only if I can find exactly what I want. I didn't want the attention from my cap, but it happened...

 

[Dan'l]

My first post in the thread, strange because I have several more caps than fedoras.

This is my new eight panel made by City Sport and purchased through Village Hats Shop.

All linen with a cotton lining.

 

[Adnamira]

Looks good, Dan'l. There is something very tactile in the look of City Sport caps, I reckon. I've looked on the internet for them, but they always seem to be the wrong size or have satin linings, which I hate with a passion.

 

[Trotsky]

Stupid Question: I ordered a Hat People cap. They told me 4 weeks. Is this pretty accurate?

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Stupid Question: I ordered a Hat People cap. They told me 4 weeks. Is this pretty accurate?

I can't remember how long they told me on my two seperate orders...but I do recall that both arrived earlier than what they had quoted.
HD

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Generally on stock hats 4 weeks is normal you can always email Carol and check with her.

 

[Dan'l]

Looks good, Dan'l. There is something very tactile in the look of City Sport caps, I reckon. I've looked on the internet for them, but they always seem to be the wrong size or have satin linings, which I hate with a passion.

Thank you Adnamira.
The lining is a cotton mesh, which I have not seen before. I'm guessing the mesh is for warmer weather. I think a satin lining would be very warm.
I really like the fit of of the cap and newsboys just seem to get better with age.

 

[Adnamira]

I think polyester satin linings make your head sweat when it is warm, and the feeling of sweaty, clammy satin on your skin is unpleasant I think. In felt hats it doesn't really touch your skin, but in caps it does. I really don't understand people's love for leather sweatbands for the same reason, but I guess everyone has their preferences.