The Dobbs Diner...

[yanito]

Dobbs Game Bird

If you head over to the New hats thread, you'll see my post and pics. I don't know anything about the hat. I purchased a vintage Steston Open Road, the Dobbs, and an unknown branded Australian riding hat, from a lady for $50. Unfortunately, the Dobbs hat is too small for me. Does anyone know anything about this hat?

 

[Brad Bowers]

If you head over to the New hats thread, you'll see my post and pics. I don't know anything about the hat. I purchased a vintage Steston Open Road, the Dobbs, and an unknown branded Australian riding hat, from a lady for $50. Unfortunately, the Dobbs hat is too small for me. Does anyone know anything about this hat?

It's felt with a velour finish, probably mid- to late-1960s, though it could even be '70s. I don't know how long the Canadian license lasted. At any rate, it's one of the last of the Game Birds.

Brad

 

[High Pockets]

Dobbs Westward.

My humble addition to the Dobbs Diner Menu!
As evident, it's been a very popular entree for many years,......just ask the moths!

Any help with dating the old warhorse would be greatly appreciated,...I'm not too good at this yet.

 

[Brad Bowers]

That's a nice Westward, even with the critter craters. I can't see the Dobbs logo on the sweatband, but it's no older than late-1940s, probably somewhere 1946-1956.

Brad

 

[jwalls]

Dobbs

http://www.xoopit.com/s/20um7cjq58enepncn7t1 http://www.xoopit.com/s/20um7cjq58eneeqstqb9 I purchased this old Dobbs Twenty at a yard sale. No satin, and the sweatband is shot, but it has a felted over welt, and the felt is extraordinary.

 

[High Pockets]

That's a nice Westward, even with the critter craters. I can't see the Dobbs logo on the sweatband, but it's no older than late-1940s, probably somewhere 1946-1956.

Brad

Thanks Brad, I was sure you were the one to ask.
I can't believe I asked the question without posting enough photos!:eusa_doh:

Here's the rest of the hat!!

 

[High Pockets]

http://www.xoopit.com/s/20um7cjq58enepncn7t1 http://www.xoopit.com/s/20um7cjq58eneeqstqb9 I purchased this old Dobbs Twenty at a yard sale. No satin, and the sweatband is shot, but it has a felted over welt, and the felt is extraordinary.

Very nice,....I really like everything about that hat!

 

[billysmom]

http://www.xoopit.com/s/20um7cjq58enepncn7t1 http://www.xoopit.com/s/20um7cjq58eneeqstqb9 I purchased this old Dobbs Twenty at a yard sale. No satin, and the sweatband is shot, but it has a felted over welt, and the felt is extraordinary.

As a new Dobbs Twenty owner (estate sale find) I share the enthusiasm around here. The felt is magnificent and the proportions are nicely balanced.

Sue

 

[Brad Bowers]

As a new Dobbs Twenty owner (estate sale find) I share the enthusiasm around here. The felt is magnificent and the proportions are nicely balanced.

Sue

I dunno, the brim looks a little wide...

Nice find, even if it doesn't have a liner.

Brad

 

[Brad Bowers]

Thanks Brad, I was sure you were the one to ask.
I can't believe I asked the question without posting enough photos!:eusa_doh:

Here's the rest of the hat!!

One can never post enough photos.

It's from the '50s, as that's when this particular logo was used. It may have started in the late-'40s, but I don't have a firm date yet. Safe to say '50s.

Brad

 

[ScottF]

As a new Dobbs Twenty owner (estate sale find) I share the enthusiasm around here. The felt is magnificent and the proportions are nicely balanced.

Sue

Seeing that beautiful Dobbs Twenty that sold yesterday, made me wonder - How does a 1950's Dobbs Twenty compare to a Knox Twenty? I'm guessing very similar, but I've never handled a nicer Dobbs like that.

 

[Dinerman]

 

[Mario]

Bravo! That's a magificent hat. I really love the color combo. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[High Pockets]

Mario's got good taste! Dinerman, that's a beautiful hat,....inside and out!

You sure have some nice stuff, buddy!!

 

[ScottF]

Dinerman, that's one of my favorites ever posted on the lounge. Tremendous lines and color combination.

 

[Mario]

Mario's got good taste! Dinerman, that's a beautiful hat,....inside and out!

You sure have some nice stuff, buddy!!

:arated: What he said (all of it!)...

 

[Dinerman]

 

[rlk]

1920's Dobbs Derby

Fantastic condition and it fits my head like a custom conformateur was used. Sweatband is a little over 2-1/8"with the edge rolled under.

 

[rlk]

Dobbs Baku? 1920's?

Needs a little reshaping. 2-1/4" blonde leather sweatband with turned edge. Dobbs stamp matches the Derby above.

 

[buler]

Fantastic condition and it fits my head like a custom conformateur was used. Sweatband is a little over 2-1/8"with the edge rolled under.

RLK, do you think part of the great fit is that unique sweat attachment. Seeing yours reminded me of one I'd forgotten about. Very similiar to yours.
Has the string tightener for the sweat which it looks like yours has. Mine has the rolled edge sweat also. Original $10 price tag! That had to be a LOT of money back then.

B