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The Dobbs Diner...

Rockwater

A-List Customer
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Royal Coachman, near mint...
Wondering if this could be pre '70's?
The original price seems expensive.
Luckily I got it for a song, skipped the dance.
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Michael R.

Call Me a Cab
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2,889
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West Tennessee USA
Up until now, only two Dobbs hats have passed through my hands, neither of them much to speak of, being later 60s/70s models. That changed the other day. Local thrift store finds - it was worth the weight.


Both of these hats are very close in color, and both purchased from the same location in Wayne, Michigan. I am convinced they were purchased at the same time. Both appear to have been worn but taken care of very well. No mothing, no stains, the sweatbands are in great shape. This price for both of them was probably half of what one would sell for on eBay. All-in-all, I'm an understandably Happy Camper.


First up, a Dobbs Game Bird. The color is a sort of battleship gray.

Open Crown Height: 5 3/4"
Brim: 2 3/4"

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Boy Jim , I missed these . Fantastic Grab . Thanks for saying where they were . Beauties !!! Congratulations
 

RomanImperator

One of the Regulars
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172
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LI/NYC
Taupe Dobbs Fifteen. Rust colored ribbon and 5/8" Salmon bound edge. 2 5/8" Brim

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I was hoping 40s but after receiving the hat and seeing this sizing tag behind the sweat, due to the words being below the numbers as opposed to above them, also block depth listed, I estimate this to be 50s. Sweatband conditioned with and drank up a ton of Lexol and in addition to being 100% in tact with no rips or tears, is now soft, supple and flexible. Also managed to stretch it after a naptha soak, from 7 to 7 1/8 and it now fits perfectly. Unfortunately the naptha soak did not remove the ribbon stain on the left side but other than that this hat is in excellent condition and I am enjoying it thoroughly with original center dent and pinches. Thanks for viewing.
 
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KarlCrow

One Too Many
Taupe Dobbs Fifteen. Rust colored ribbon and 5/8" Salmon bound edge. 2 5/8" Brim

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I was hoping 40s but after receiving the hat and seeing this sizing tag behind the sweat, due to the word being below the numbers as opposed to above them, also block depth listed, I estimate this to be 50s. Sweatband conditioned with and drank up a ton of Lexol and in addition to being 100% in tact with no rips or tears, is now soft, supple and flexible. Also managed to stretch it after a naptha soak, from 7 to 7 1/8 and it now fits perfectly. Unfortunately the naptha soak did not remove the ribbon stain on the left side but other than that this hat is in excellent condition and I am enjoying it thoroughly with original center dent and pinches. Thanks for viewing.
Amazing, and the crease suits it just fine
 

moontheloon

I'll Lock Up
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8,592
Location
NJ
Taupe Dobbs Fifteen. Rust colored ribbon and 5/8" Salmon bound edge. 2 5/8" Brim

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I was hoping 40s but after receiving the hat and seeing this sizing tag behind the sweat, due to the words being below the numbers as opposed to above them, also block depth listed, I estimate this to be 50s. Sweatband conditioned with and drank up a ton of Lexol and in addition to being 100% in tact with no rips or tears, is now soft, supple and flexible. Also managed to stretch it after a naptha soak, from 7 to 7 1/8 and it now fits perfectly. Unfortunately the naptha soak did not remove the ribbon stain on the left side but other than that this hat is in excellent condition and I am enjoying it thoroughly with original center dent and pinches. Thanks for viewing.

damn.... mighty fine hat you have there sir
 
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Location
Funkytown, USA
Taupe Dobbs Fifteen. Rust colored ribbon and 5/8" Salmon bound edge. 2 5/8" Brim

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I was hoping 40s but after receiving the hat and seeing this sizing tag behind the sweat, due to the words being below the numbers as opposed to above them, also block depth listed, I estimate this to be 50s. Sweatband conditioned with and drank up a ton of Lexol and in addition to being 100% in tact with no rips or tears, is now soft, supple and flexible. Also managed to stretch it after a naptha soak, from 7 to 7 1/8 and it now fits perfectly. Unfortunately the naptha soak did not remove the ribbon stain on the left side but other than that this hat is in excellent condition and I am enjoying it thoroughly with original center dent and pinches. Thanks for viewing.

Beauty.


Sent directly from my mind to yours.
 

Richard Morgan

One Too Many
Messages
1,642
Location
Central Tesxas
Taupe Dobbs Fifteen. Rust colored ribbon and 5/8" Salmon bound edge. 2 5/8" Brim

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I was hoping 40s but after receiving the hat and seeing this sizing tag behind the sweat, due to the words being below the numbers as opposed to above them, also block depth listed, I estimate this to be 50s. Sweatband conditioned with and drank up a ton of Lexol and in addition to being 100% in tact with no rips or tears, is now soft, supple and flexible. Also managed to stretch it after a naptha soak, from 7 to 7 1/8 and it now fits perfectly. Unfortunately the naptha soak did not remove the ribbon stain on the left side but other than that this hat is in excellent condition and I am enjoying it thoroughly with original center dent and pinches. Thanks for viewing.
Excellent, the colors are perfect and that felt looks wonderful
 

Bob Roberts

I'll Lock Up
Messages
11,201
Location
milford ct
Taupe Dobbs Fifteen. Rust colored ribbon and 5/8" Salmon bound edge. 2 5/8" Brim

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708b089adcae3143e0f53d2ed3bbe85f.jpg

a6b751b6522e38283dd3ab3f285ce6d9.jpg

I was hoping 40s but after receiving the hat and seeing this sizing tag behind the sweat, due to the words being below the numbers as opposed to above them, also block depth listed, I estimate this to be 50s. Sweatband conditioned with and drank up a ton of Lexol and in addition to being 100% in tact with no rips or tears, is now soft, supple and flexible. Also managed to stretch it after a naptha soak, from 7 to 7 1/8 and it now fits perfectly. Unfortunately the naptha soak did not remove the ribbon stain on the left side but other than that this hat is in excellent condition and I am enjoying it thoroughly with original center dent and pinches. Thanks for viewing.
Pleasure is mine. You very often sneak in some really great hats.
 

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