The Dobbs Diner...

[TheOldFashioned]

Early 1950s Dobbs Twenty. Guild Edge

I thought lack of a block depth dimension on the factory tag was late 50s or a 60s indicator. Great score nonetheless!

 

[DaveProc]

You may be right, just a guess on my part based on others I have had. Loosely based LOL

 

[TheOldFashioned]

You may be right, just a guess on my part based on others I have had. Loosely based LOL

Here's my source material, which comes from (former) Lounger Brad Bowers:

http://thehattedprofessor.com/datedobbspart2.html
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[AbbaDatDeHat]

Thanks, Greg and Stefan!

Now with creased goodness.

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Nice pics of that hat Jim.
Very classy!
B

 

[Frunobulax]

I thought lack of a block depth dimension on the factory tag was late 50s or a 60s indicator. Great score nonetheless!

There is a block designation - 301. And I believe the A to the left of the reorder number may be the depth. I was going to question the estimate, too, but I'm not so sure now.

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[Frunobulax]

Nice pics of that hat Jim.
Very classy!
B

Thanks, B. It's a killer hat.

I really need to break out the paintbrush, though, no?

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[TheOldFashioned]

There is a block designation - 301. And I believe the A to the left of the reorder number may be the depth. I was going to question the estimate, too, but I'm not so sure now.

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This is what I was referring to per Brad's site:


And here's some examples from my hats:
(40s)


(50s)



I guess I've sort of treated Brad's input as the closest thing to gospel when it comes to hat history.

 

[Blare]

My first post here on the actual lounge. Though I have been on the FB page for some time.

This Dobbs is the first of a two'fer of black hats that arrived today. I was more focused on the Cavanagh that came with it when I made the purchase. However after arrival and getting them cleaned up a bit... it appears this one is quite a gem. The brim is about 2 1/4 with a Guild Edge (Cavanagh) the open crown is about 5 1/4 or 4 3/4 as now shaped and sports a 2 1/4 black ribbon The felt is super smooth and took a hand crease with ease. The tag inside was not one I've seen before. It had the specs and $15 pricing on it.

Anyone have any thoughts on age?

I can already tell this one is going to be a favorite for me.

Best,
Joe


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[Raybuntu]

My first post here on the actual lounge. Though I have been on the FB page for some time.

This Dobbs is the first of a two'fer of black hats that arrived today. I was more focused on the Cavanagh that came with it when I made the purchase. However after arrival and getting them cleaned up a bit... it appears this one is quite a gem. The brim is about 2 1/4 with a Guild Edge (Cavanagh) the open crown is about 5 1/4 or 4 3/4 as now shaped and sports a 2 1/4 black ribbon The felt is super smooth and took a hand crease with ease. The tag inside was not one I've seen before. It had the specs and $15 pricing on it.

Anyone have any thoughts on age?

I can already tell this one is going to be a favorite for me.

Best,
Joe


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That's a nice one. To date the hat try to find the factory label. You can have a look here also:

http://www.thehattedprofessor.com/datedobbspart2.html

 

[Blare]

That's a nice one. To date the hat try to find the factory label. You can have a look here also:

http://www.thehattedprofessor.com/datedobbspart2.html

Thanks Ray.. was looking at that earlier. Seems the only tag I found inside was this one.

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[Rmccamey]

Dobbs made some great hats that are sometimes under-appreciated . Looks like you have a nice one there!

 

[Steve1857]

My first post here on the actual lounge. Though I have been on the FB page for some time.

This Dobbs is the first of a two'fer of black hats that arrived today. I was more focused on the Cavanagh that came with it when I made the purchase. However after arrival and getting them cleaned up a bit... it appears this one is quite a gem. The brim is about 2 1/4 with a Guild Edge (Cavanagh) the open crown is about 5 1/4 or 4 3/4 as now shaped and sports a 2 1/4 black ribbon The felt is super smooth and took a hand crease with ease. The tag inside was not one I've seen before. It had the specs and $15 pricing on it.

Anyone have any thoughts on age?

I can already tell this one is going to be a favorite for me.

Best,
Joe


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A gem indeed. Great wide ribbon, too. Welcome to the Lounge, Joe.

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[Blare]

A gem indeed. Great wide ribbon, too. Welcome to the Lounge, Joe.

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Thanks Steve. Long time listener first time caller. LOL

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[Steve1857]

Thanks Steve. Long time listener first time caller. LOL

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A red letter day [emoji4]. Hope it will be the first of many.

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[steur]

My first post here on the actual lounge. Though I have been on the FB page for some time.

This Dobbs is the first of a two'fer of black hats that arrived today. I was more focused on the Cavanagh that came with it when I made the purchase. However after arrival and getting them cleaned up a bit... it appears this one is quite a gem. The brim is about 2 1/4 with a Guild Edge (Cavanagh) the open crown is about 5 1/4 or 4 3/4 as now shaped and sports a 2 1/4 black ribbon The felt is super smooth and took a hand crease with ease. The tag inside was not one I've seen before. It had the specs and $15 pricing on it.

Anyone have any thoughts on age?

I can already tell this one is going to be a favorite for me.

Best,
Joe


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Welcome to the lounge. You certainly have found a nice Dobbs there (I think I recall seeing the auction for two black hats - decided not to go for them). Not an expert on dating Dobbs hats I'm afraid.

 

[Blare]

Welcome to the lounge. You certainly have found a nice Dobbs there (I think I recall seeing the auction for two black hats - decided not to go for them). Not an expert on dating Dobbs hats I'm afraid.

I almost passed on them as well. Until I noticed in one of the photos my initials on the Cav's sweat. I thought well. That seals it. They belong with me. [emoji846].

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[steur]

I almost passed on them as well. Until I noticed in one of the photos my initials on the Cav's sweat. I thought well. That seals it. They belong with me. [emoji846].

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It was their destiny (add suitable swelling music here)

 

[Frunobulax]

This is what I was referring to per Brad's site:
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And here's some examples from my hats:
(40s)
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(50s)
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I guess I've sort of treated Brad's input as the closest thing to gospel when it comes to hat history.

I know better than to take issue with the Perfesser.

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[Frunobulax]

My first post here on the actual lounge. Though I have been on the FB page for some time.

This Dobbs is the first of a two'fer of black hats that arrived today. I was more focused on the Cavanagh that came with it when I made the purchase. However after arrival and getting them cleaned up a bit... it appears this one is quite a gem. The brim is about 2 1/4 with a Guild Edge (Cavanagh) the open crown is about 5 1/4 or 4 3/4 as now shaped and sports a 2 1/4 black ribbon The felt is super smooth and took a hand crease with ease. The tag inside was not one I've seen before. It had the specs and $15 pricing on it.

Anyone have any thoughts on age?

I can already tell this one is going to be a favorite for me.

Best,
Joe


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With the price point an dimensions, definitely 1950s, probably latter half.

But read through the Professor's site, he has good guidance.

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[Blare]

With the price point an dimensions, definitely 1950s, probably latter half.

But read through the Professor's site, he has good guidance.

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Cool thanks. That was about what I was thinking. $15 for a guild edge in 60s would prob be a bit low I'm guessing.

Yes. I've read the professor's stuff. Incredibly useful. Too bad I couldn't locate the manufacturer tag. Not sure what the tag was I had. Guess a sales tag.


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