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 !

 

[moontheloon]

honestly one of the best looking Westwards I have ever seen ...

 

[40Cal]

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]

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

 

[40Cal]

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.

 

[alanfgag]

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]

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

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

 

[alanfgag]

That is a paper protector I believe.

 

[alanfgag]

... though now that I'm remembering, some had a soft gummy feel rather than the crisp character of onion skin.

 

[mayserwegener]

Cellophane protectors go back to at least the 1930s.

Here a late 30s early 40s Borsalino that belongs to Robert (RLK).

Check the post out to see what happened to the Cellophane.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-borsalino-brotherhood.13133/page-30#post-850692

 

[mayserwegener]

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

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

Mayser used something similar. Here is an early 1950s example (There are other Euro companies but I would have do some searching).

 

[bluesforchallah]

I posted this in the "What hat are you waiting for" thread, but considering its a Dobbs, I thought I would post here in the Diner as well.

Inexpensive Dobbs Rosebud Florentine Milan:

 

[Rogera]

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.

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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[Bamaboots]

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.

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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What a nice addition, Roger. Suits you well.

 

[moontheloon]

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.

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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One of the most beautiful hats I've ever seen

 

[Rogera]

One of the most beautiful hats I've ever seen

Bama, moon, thank you guys. I can't wait for the weather to cool down!

 

[1mach1]

Beautiful Roger. Congrats!

 

[BobHufford]

^^^^
That! ... is the brown hat I need.

 

[EstherWeis]

Very Nice!!

 

[Rogera]

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.