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ejbhats

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One of my favorites, a blue, sort of a dusty blue color, Gay Prince. Such a soft velvety, suedy feel to this one, and light in weight. A truly comfortable hat to wear.Do not know the year on this 3" brimmed one but it must be early, going by the tag in the center Sorry I did not take a pic of the other side for some reason?
Eric





 

Joshbru3

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Late 1950's Dobbs 30 Golden Coach w/Cavanagh Edge

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ejbhats

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Nice hats Josh! What do you think is the difference between the Golden Coach and the others? Quality? Price? Texture?
 

Joshbru3

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Nice hats Josh! What do you think is the difference between the Golden Coach and the others? Quality? Price? Texture?

Thanks, ejbhats!! Dobbs (hatco) actually still makes the Golden Coach line and its suppose to be their higher end line for higher end quality hats. Usually the Golden Coach products were a bit more money and had slightly nicer features like the perforated sweatband, etc. Between my Dobbs 40, and Dobbs Golden Coach 30, I have to say that the felt is extremely similar in finish and feel. The Guild edges are exactly the same, and the sweatbands are just as good quality. That black Golden Coach 30 dates to the late 50's I believe and the Dobbs 40 dates to the early 50's. Both were fairly higher end and expensive hats for the day.
 

delectans

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One of my favorites, a blue, sort of a dusty blue color, Gay Prince. Such a soft velvety, suedy feel to this one, and light in weight. A truly comfortable hat to wear.Do not know the year on this 3" brimmed one but it must be early, going by the tag in the center Sorry I did not take a pic of the other side for some reason?
Eric






Apologies for the late comment, I am not certain how it is that I missed this until now. At any rate, an absolutely stunning, and very early Gay Prince. I would estimate, based upon the sweatband, crown logo, and brim, that this is one of the earliest Gay Princes and dates to the mid-'40s. Very similar to Brad's fine example earlier in this thread.








Amazing run of great Dobbs lids, Josh, all beautiful!
 

facade

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Dobbs 60

Well three 20's to be more exact. Bim sizes 2 3/4", 2 1/4", & 2 1/8". All are Guild edged and have prety much the same interior.

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Joshbru3

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Wow, nice grouping of Dobbs you have there, facade.

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Agreed!! Excellent Dobbs collection there, facade. That light grey 20 looks a lot like my 40 that I just got. Its currently my favorite post war hat that I own. The sweatbands are such high quality on these hats and the cav edges are just awesome. :eusa_clap:eusa_clap
 

rlk

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Dobbs Navy Homburg

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Navy with binding that is an almost black with burgundy undertones. Large brim, 5-5/8 crown and embroidered logo liner. Thinking early 40's.
 

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