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The Dobbs Diner...

40Cal

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I believe the coach was right around the late 40s ... especially if it is a plain deboss and not gold ... I think the gold coach arrived in the early 50s

I know mine has a plain debossed coach and no cover on the tip ... that is what makes me think it is late 40s

everything on yours looks 50s to me .... pretty sure that liner with tip protector is early 50s

of course Brad could probably pin point an era
I think you are correct. Early 1950's . I miss-read the info on the debossed sweat logo on Brad's site. Thanks for the dating help !
 

40Cal

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I'm not sure of the timeline of crown protectors. Cellophane is thin, organic (cellulose) and generally a more attractive (IMO) material than vinyl, which reminds me of how furniture was protected in my youth.
I remember that plastic furniture cover material. Made a crinkling sound when you sat on it..... I think my liner has that same material covering it!
 

moontheloon

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I'm not sure of the timeline of crown protectors. Cellophane is thin, organic (cellulose) and generally a more attractive (IMO) material than vinyl, which reminds me of how furniture was protected in my youth.
what is the deal with the type tip protector that some Borsalino hats have ... that sort of gold colored plastic type material ?
not sure I have seen that on any other hats
 

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honestly one of the best looking Westwards I have ever seen ...
Thank you! It has a few moth nibbles ...character .
I need a brown one next... haha
It has a wind trolley that was torn off in shipping ( this poor hat went through the wringer ) I may re-attach it at some point.
 
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what is the deal with the type tip protector that some Borsalino hats have ... that sort of gold colored plastic type material ?
not sure I have seen that on any other hats

Borsalino stuck with paper for a long time but I do remember some hats with a soft, translucent plastic material. I don't believe I still own one to go back and check. Is this what you are thinking of?
 

moontheloon

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Borsalino stuck with paper for a long time but I do remember some hats with a soft, translucent plastic material. I don't believe I still own one to go back and check. Is this what you are thinking of?

Perhaps a discussion for a Borsalino thread so apologies guys but... This is what I'm talking about

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Sent from my iPhone while orbiting the earth in a sea foam green 1957 Cadillac
 

Rogera

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This came in yesterday from Joshbru.
This is one of the nicest vintage hats I've handled. It is a 40 from the forties. I was toying with the crease which was going to be my usual diamond until I remembered I wanted to do something different.

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This is THE hat I've been pining for. The felt does whatever you want. Molds like clay and smooth as a baby's butt. Thanks Josh!!!

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This came in yesterday from Joshbru.
This is one of the nicest vintage hats I've handled. It is a 40 from the forties. I was toying with the crease which was going to be my usual diamond until I remembered I wanted to do something different.

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46992d61e0f0b0144294a43d7f3028de.jpg


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This is THE hat I've been pining for. The felt does whatever you want. Molds like clay and smooth as a baby's butt. Thanks Josh!!!

Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

What a nice addition, Roger. Suits you well.
 

moontheloon

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This came in yesterday from Joshbru.
This is one of the nicest vintage hats I've handled. It is a 40 from the forties. I was toying with the crease which was going to be my usual diamond until I remembered I wanted to do something different.

7976043abc5fab4b82b6f9eb1b0e3287.jpg


46992d61e0f0b0144294a43d7f3028de.jpg


952379f1807bfadd9f413648c6e039c9.jpg


62aa7a2e7eb12be50436717e209f7a9c.jpg


b16b620b2fdca2e3f2078445e5902ef5.jpg


This is THE hat I've been pining for. The felt does whatever you want. Molds like clay and smooth as a baby's butt. Thanks Josh!!!

Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk
One of the most beautiful hats I've ever seen
 

Rogera

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Thank you Esther and Harv!

Agreed Bob, everyone needs that brown combination! I tried to get it with the Heritage Fawn Fed IV and it was OK, but this Dobbs is unbelievable.
 

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