The Cap Faction

[mikespens]

Very nice JC Aaron, congrats.

 

[ManofKent]

Not sure if this is the right place to ask this, but I think you guys will know more about flat caps than anyone else on FL. Looking back at the history of these caps we wear, and looking at historical pictures of guys wearing them (say for instance, those pics of the workers building the Empire State Building), what percentage of those caps (at a guess) had leather sweatbands? Were they rare, or were they so common that it'd be odd for them to not have a leather sweat?

I can't speak for the US, but from what I've seen, leather bands in UK caps don't appear to be that common even in vintage caps.

 

[ManofKent]

Lotsahats - lovely cap.

 

[Johnny J]

Not sure if this is the right place to ask this, but I think you guys will know more about flat caps than anyone else on FL. Looking back at the history of these caps we wear, and looking at historical pictures of guys wearing them (say for instance, those pics of the workers building the Empire State Building), what percentage of those caps (at a guess) had leather sweatbands? Were they rare, or were they so common that it'd be odd for them to not have a leather sweat?

All the vintage caps that I have seen and own have had either partial or full leather sweatbands, and the ones that didn't were the caps with earflaps. So I believe that it was something common on all caps. But I could be wrong. Maybe RLK, Alan or BK can give there thoughts?

 

[herringbonekid]

I can't speak for the US, but from what I've seen, leather bands in UK caps don't appear to be that common even in vintage caps.

true. the CC41 "Venty Cumf" cap which i bought from Baron Kurtz - and is pictured somewhere in this thread - has full satin liner to the edges of the band.

 

[Pinesiw]

Not sure if this is the right place to ask this, but I think you guys will know more about flat caps than anyone else on FL. Looking back at the history of these caps we wear, and looking at historical pictures of guys wearing them (say for instance, those pics of the workers building the Empire State Building), what percentage of those caps (at a guess) had leather sweatbands? Were they rare, or were they so common that it'd be odd for them to not have a leather sweat?

http://youtu.be/o8O3j58KOoE
Heres a video of some guys wearing caps with earflaps, which is also why I myself where earflaps, a glimpse into the life my grandfather lived...

 

[Pinesiw]

Actually only earflap scene is about 12:30-13:00 mins thru the video, but lots of caps throughout

 

[Blackthorn]

Thanks guys!

 

[DamianM]

The majority did use partial or full leather.
Some did just use pure silk banding but yes the majority did use leather or fake leather.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

 

[Stuffsmith]

Nice image, Ed!

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Rudolph Valentino

 

[alanfgag]

Today, the Harold Cap... from Dinerman.

 

[Simonds]

Cool images from the past, Ed! Thanks for sharing!
Nice cap, Alan!

 

[Johnny J]

Cool images from the past, Ed! Thanks for sharing!

That size cap looks very good on you Alan!

 

[alanfgag]

thanks! Looking forward to adding another soon.

 

[ManofKent]

Alan - great cap!

 

[Stuffsmith]

Beautiful, Alan!! Great color and shape.

 

[alanfgag]

Thanks very much!

 

[Pinesiw]

Thats a real nice one alan
Today I got a sentimental treasure passed down to my uncle from my great uncle. Vintage 8 dart houndstooth wool plaid with half leather sweat. Just my size but again its sentimental and was given to him