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The Green Machine

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Lee Trinity Blue Label

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Joshbru3

I'll Lock Up
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1954 German Velour

This is by far one of the nicest and highest quality velours I have ever handled. After a little steaming and brushing, this hat is very soft to the touch and the nap is as smooth as silk. The felt is fairly thick, but after steaming has that wonderful stiffness yet pliability. I can't wait for Oktoberfest to wear this one out. It might make an appearance for St. Patricks day as well. I have never heard of the maker, but its interesting that this hat has very "American" dimensions.

Crown Height: 5 1/2 Inches Open

Brim Width: 2 1/2 Inches raw edge

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Joshbru3

I'll Lock Up
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Josh great velour alpine fedora looks great love the braid on the hat too. The feather not so great would look better with a brush instead like this one.

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Wow, Josh... incredible. That hat is as old as me but in much better shape. Cool catch.

Thanks very much, Alan & Ed. I do agree that the feather isn't cutting it, I will look for a nice silver mounted brush.
 

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