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Phineas Lamour said:
Gee, you stole that one. Nice present to say the least.
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The Dobbs Diner...
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Gee, you stole that one. Nice present to say the least.
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rlk
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1944 Saks-Dobbs ad
rlk
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1934 Dobbs Cross Country
fixed color cast.
fixed color cast.
Brad Bowers
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Interesting in that there are no vent holes shown or discussed. If it was an option, you'd think at least one of the hats would have it.
Brad
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Brad Bowers said:
Perhaps the vented variety were before or after the date of that ad. The ribbons both look wider than mine and more narrow than rlk's. It says in the ad for sport, vacation travel. I wonder since rlk's is a "vacation" if there is a sport and a travel version as well.
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Circa-1920 Dobbs
Received this Dobbs long/silk finish hat recently. It was a BIN on eBay for $44, though far too small for me to wear. I had to buy it, though, as it was made between 1917 and 1922. Also has a Cavanagh Edge, from the first decade of production. My oldest Cav Edge hat so far.
5 3/4" crown, and 2 1/2" brim. Ribbon is 2 1/4" wide.
The last owner had a front pinch on it, as seen here:
Here it is without the pinch, which is more typical of the period:
Received this Dobbs long/silk finish hat recently. It was a BIN on eBay for $44, though far too small for me to wear. I had to buy it, though, as it was made between 1917 and 1922. Also has a Cavanagh Edge, from the first decade of production. My oldest Cav Edge hat so far.
5 3/4" crown, and 2 1/2" brim. Ribbon is 2 1/4" wide.
The last owner had a front pinch on it, as seen here:
Here it is without the pinch, which is more typical of the period:
Brad Bowers
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Circa-1920 Dobbs, Part Two
Here is part two of the post, since the new forum would only let me upload 4 images at a time:
The original liner has seen better days.
The sweatband is the only odd thing about the hat. I don't believe it's original to the hat, as it doesn't say Dobbs on it anywhere. It has an embossed logo featuring an eagle, the words "Extra Quality," and "Denver Hat Factory." I'm guessing the original sweatband was replaced in the 1930s. I couldn't find out much about the Denver Hat Factory, but the stitching to install the sweatband is very amateurish, not professionally done.
Even though it's too small to wear, it's still an exciting addition to my collection.
Brad
Here is part two of the post, since the new forum would only let me upload 4 images at a time:
The original liner has seen better days.
The sweatband is the only odd thing about the hat. I don't believe it's original to the hat, as it doesn't say Dobbs on it anywhere. It has an embossed logo featuring an eagle, the words "Extra Quality," and "Denver Hat Factory." I'm guessing the original sweatband was replaced in the 1930s. I couldn't find out much about the Denver Hat Factory, but the stitching to install the sweatband is very amateurish, not professionally done.
Even though it's too small to wear, it's still an exciting addition to my collection.
Brad
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This is about as good as my old camera can get. As is usual with long finishes, the Cavanagh Edge is slightly wider and less defined, due to not being able to shape the edge as much as on a short finish to protect the finish.
I was quite surprised and excited to see it on this hat, as I couldn't tell the hat had it from the lousy auction photos.
Brad
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Brad, Super find! Just beautiful!
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Received this Dobbs long/silk finish hat recently. It was a BIN on eBay for $44, though far too small for me to wear. I had to buy it, though, as it was made between 1917 and 1922. Also has a Cavanagh Edge, from the first decade of production. My oldest Cav Edge hat so far.
5 3/4" crown, and 2 1/2" brim. Ribbon is 2 1/4" wide.
The last owner had a front pinch on it, as seen here:
Here it is without the pinch, which is more typical of the period:
Bravo sir!! I really love the long nap on that hat....almost makes me want to get my head shrunk down a few sizes
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CitizenGenet
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I picked up a vintage Dobbs on eBay a while back. The remnants of its tag says its a Dobbs Auburn in Jet. Size: 7 1/2. It's also got a Cav Edge and it was from Moe Penn in NYC. The previous owner had bashed it into a porkpie. Incidentally, I'm putting this back up for sale on eBay soon because I'm going for something with a wider brim.
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Here it is without the pinch, which is more typical of the period:
Look at that crazy bow. Oh, what I'd do for a bow like that...
What a great hat, Brad. Thanks for sharing. So sorry it doesn't fit.
What size is the hat? (sorry if you already noted it... i couldnt find it)
Received this Dobbs long/silk finish hat recently. It was a BIN on eBay for $44, though far too small for me to wear. I had to buy it, though, as it was made between 1917 and 1922. Also has a Cavanagh Edge, from the first decade of production. My oldest Cav Edge hat so far.
5 3/4" crown, and 2 1/2" brim. Ribbon is 2 1/4" wide.
The last owner had a front pinch on it, as seen here:
Here it is without the pinch, which is more typical of the period:
Brad Bowers
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Barrelhouse
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Oh my Brad!! Its a wee size 7 just like my pointy head; if you ever think of parting with it let me know. I promise to love it, and brush it, and take it for long walks.
ScionPI2005
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I picked up a vintage Dobbs on eBay a while back. The remnants of its tag says its a Dobbs Auburn in Jet. Size: 7 1/2. It's also got a Cav Edge and it was from Moe Penn in NYC. The previous owner had bashed it into a porkpie. Incidentally, I'm putting this back up for sale on eBay soon because I'm going for something with a wider brim.
That's a real nice one. I like the color and the ribbon and cav edge at a real nice touch!
