The Cap Faction

[Feraud]

Ok, I've done it. I've thought for a while about pulling the trigger on a flat cap, but I just hadn't found the right one. When I saw this wool flat cap from Cordova Handmade Caps come up in my size, I just had to for it. It's a deep burgundy color 8-panel newsboy style cap, and I'm loving it! Warm and soft, it's the perfect cap for when I want something beside a fedora on my noggin.

I'll have to take some better shots in natural light tomorrow, but I was just too excited to join the cap faction to wait!

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Very nice. I'd hope to eventually get something like this to wear in the cool autumn weather.

 

[Stuffsmith]

Here's an interesting cap - a Resistol from the 1950's I think, judging from several factors. This is the biggest diameter cap I own by far, coming in at a whopping 12" circumference! It's a helluva lotta headwear. But I like it.

Anyone else know Resistol made cloth caps?? It was a surprise to me.

 

[DamianM]

Here's an interesting cap - a Resistol from the 1950's I think, judging from several factors. This is the biggest diameter cap I own by far, coming in at a whopping 12" circumference! It's a helluva lotta headwear. But I like it.

Anyone else know Resistol made cloth caps?? It was a surprise to me.

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Great wide cap. Pretty unusual for the 1950s

 

[Stuffsmith]

I thought so too, Damian, but the crown button is too large to be 1940's, unless someone knows differently...


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[Stuffsmith]

I might revise that estimate to the 1940's, as the logo and cut feel earlier....

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Big button suggests 1960s. There was a run of very blousy 30s-revival caps in the middle 60s. I've bought and sold quite a few.

The logo doesn't tell you much as Resistol used the same one from beginning to end of manufacture. Is the sweatband leather? Any labels underneath?

 

[Stuffsmith]

OK, thanks Pete - the sweatband is not leather - rather torn paper card stock. And the tags hidden under the band provide the most definite signs of being post-1950's - the type is too modern. Thanks for your expertise!!

 

[Baron Kurtz]

The snap will be instructive too. Maker's mark? Nipple type or ring? nipple ring?

Did that Geo. Orme one ever turn up, btw? hope so, by now!!

 

[herringbonekid]

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i've never handled a cap lined like this before. is the label just sewn to the seam tapes by hand ?

 

[Chepstow]

Keith, fantastic! You have a good nose for brilliant Caps and a good source where to find these Caps!

 

[seabass]

Keith
I Agree with BK
it might even lean into the 70s. I remember as a kid some were even larger than your cap...

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Yes, typically just a whip stitch at each corner of the crown top piece.

i've never handled a cap lined like this before. is the label just sewn to the seam tapes by hand ?

 

[Johnny J]

I don't remember seeing this pic posted here, but its a nice one:

 

[Stuffsmith]

No pic, Johnny...

 

[Stuffsmith]

Thank you Chepstow! I really enjoy finding them. Not as much as wearing them, but the hunt is good...

Pete, the Orme cap is indeed here, thanks! It is a little small in diameter on my noggin, so not a go-to cap, but nice anyway...

 

[Johnny J]

No pic, Johnny...

I put it up twice and it disappears after a little while. Will try again.

 

[Johnny J]

 

[Stuffsmith]

Ahh, got it that time, seeeee? Nice! I love the cocked cap accenting the scowl.

 

[dh66]

Great Resistol Keith. Regardless the era it is a sharp cap.

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[Simonds]

Nice cap Keith!

Like that pic JC!


Cool block that someone shared on my FB wall ..