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clintfisher

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Hey all!

I just pulled the trigger on a 40-50's Twenty Fifth Avenue. It's a 5 1/2 crown, 2 3/4 brim, open crown never worn. Can't wait to get it! Will be glad to be a member of the Dobbs Mobb.
 

theoldnorthwest

Familiar Face
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Hey all!

I just pulled the trigger on a 40-50's Twenty Fifth Avenue. It's a 5 1/2 crown, 2 3/4 brim, open crown never worn. Can't wait to get it! Will be glad to be a member of the Dobbs Mobb.

Sounds just like the one I found recently, a great hat, those vintage hats are definitely the way to go, and the Dobbs 20 is one of my favorites. Glad you found one I am sure you will love it.
 
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Brad Bowers

I'll Lock Up
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There aren't any, necessarily, as the Twenty wasn't a model name, but a quality/price designation. From the late-1940s through the 1960s most Dobbs hats advertised with a $20 price would have the "Twenty" designation on the sweatband regardless of model or style.
 

clintfisher

One of the Regulars
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Los Angeles
Gotcha, thanks Brad

There aren't any, necessarily, as the Twenty wasn't a model name, but a quality/price designation. From the late-1940s through the 1960s most Dobbs hats advertised with a $20 price would have the "Twenty" designation on the sweatband regardless of model or style.
 

NewJack

Practically Family
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Beautiful lids gentlemen! The Dobbs number series (15, 20, etc) are some beautiful hats! Impressing the he** outta this new hat scholar. Just wonderin' if a Dobbs Gay Prince is allowed? Could use a little interior work on leather and the liner. But it's all there and in a 7 1/2 with 2 1/2 inch stitched brim. I understand the size is hard to find. Midnight blue color. The felt is like butter! This hat is truly amazing! Hardly know it's being worn! Not a moth nibble or bite anywhere! And eBay find about 5 months ago for a song...














 

clintfisher

One of the Regulars
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Not nearly as impressive but here's my Dobbs Twenty I got this week. 50's, would love to narrow it down.

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