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Jhoff_1979

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Northern Illinois
Lee Trinity

Here is my other Lee Trinity (size 7 3/8) from JohnnyPhi. This one looks similar to Mario's but is greenish (olive?).

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This hat should be on my head! Great find!
 

moehawk

I'll Lock Up
Messages
5,837
Location
Northern California
Here's one I saw on the bay, threw out an offer and got it. Seller shipped it economy on the 21st from Maine, arrived today the 23rd in NorCal. I've had priority from Southern California take twice as long...go figure.
Anyhoo, this White Label Doe-Sheen Fifteen is a beautiful lid. The felt has quite the sheen to it, with a hand like a very short napped velour. Seller called it brown and it looked brown in the pics, but in person it has some nice deep green tones. Some mothing, notably one divot on the crown and a few in the bow area. They really show in the pics due to the harsh light of the late afternoon. Less obvious in person.

In bright light:

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In shade. The very thin felted edge can be seen best in this light:

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e7d0089c9c0579a8f6cd0f3e1a4e1514.jpg
dd4e6278ff97719bef5d1a9dcb8701fb.jpg


Insides:

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9bc629e5c4409006322945a6705fd45f.jpg
4e40692e1f683bf3cdb17afe4ffdfd64.jpg
52c70333262b5534c698e3f5f961ef93.jpg
7a5b6e647c958d8bac636c4beea4ff97.jpg


Brim 2 5/8", 5 1/2" open crown. 140g.

Head shot. Best representation of the color.

85ca0544acec4f88448038d8166f60b1.jpg


I'm going with early 50's on this one. Any opinions affirmative or to the contrary welcome.

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Desert dog

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3,291
Location
California
Here's one I saw on the bay, threw out an offer and got it. Seller shipped it economy on the 21st from Maine, arrived today the 23rd in NorCal. I've had priority from Southern California take twice as long...go figure.
Anyhoo, this White Label Doe-Sheen Fifteen is a beautiful lid. The felt has quite the sheen to it, with a hand like a very short napped velour. Seller called it brown and it looked brown in the pics, but in person it has some nice deep green tones. Some mothing, notably one divot on the crown and a few in the bow area. They really show in the pics due to the harsh light of the late afternoon. Less obvious in person.

In bright light:

19842da9d98d4139acef8078836d6a43.jpg


In shade. The very thin felted edge can be seen best in this light:

ba34c5c8002875f40b23b54da3a0471a.jpg
e7d0089c9c0579a8f6cd0f3e1a4e1514.jpg
dd4e6278ff97719bef5d1a9dcb8701fb.jpg


Insides:

fb64621b94fce2925417bab286f42816.jpg
9bc629e5c4409006322945a6705fd45f.jpg
4e40692e1f683bf3cdb17afe4ffdfd64.jpg
52c70333262b5534c698e3f5f961ef93.jpg
7a5b6e647c958d8bac636c4beea4ff97.jpg


Brim 2 5/8", 5 1/2" open crown. 140g.

Head shot. Best representation of the color.

85ca0544acec4f88448038d8166f60b1.jpg


I'm going with early 50's on this one. Any opinions affirmative or to the contrary welcome.

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The dimensions look perfect! Very nice color also.

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Bill Hughes

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3,163
Location
North Texas
Here's one I saw on the bay, threw out an offer and got it. Seller shipped it economy on the 21st from Maine, arrived today the 23rd in NorCal. I've had priority from Southern California take twice as long...go figure.
Anyhoo, this White Label Doe-Sheen Fifteen is a beautiful lid. The felt has quite the sheen to it, with a hand like a very short napped velour. Seller called it brown and it looked brown in the pics, but in person it has some nice deep green tones. Some mothing, notably one divot on the crown and a few in the bow area. They really show in the pics due to the harsh light of the late afternoon. Less obvious in person.

In bright light:

In shade. The very thin felted edge can be seen best in this light:

Insides:

Brim 2 5/8", 5 1/2" open crown. 140g.

Head shot. Best representation of the color.

I'm going with early 50's on this one. Any opinions affirmative or to the contrary welcome.

Powered by happy thoughts

Congratulations on a great find.
 
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19,413
Location
Funkytown, USA
Here's one I saw on the bay, threw out an offer and got it. Seller shipped it economy on the 21st from Maine, arrived today the 23rd in NorCal. I've had priority from Southern California take twice as long...go figure.
Anyhoo, this White Label Doe-Sheen Fifteen is a beautiful lid. The felt has quite the sheen to it, with a hand like a very short napped velour. Seller called it brown and it looked brown in the pics, but in person it has some nice deep green tones. Some mothing, notably one divot on the crown and a few in the bow area. They really show in the pics due to the harsh light of the late afternoon. Less obvious in person.

In bright light:

19842da9d98d4139acef8078836d6a43.jpg


I'm going with early 50's on this one. Any opinions affirmative or to the contrary welcome.

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Cool find, moe. Nice pick up.


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12,384
Location
Albany Oregon
Here's one I saw on the bay, threw out an offer and got it. Seller shipped it economy on the 21st from Maine, arrived today the 23rd in NorCal. I've had priority from Southern California take twice as long...go figure.
Anyhoo, this White Label Doe-Sheen Fifteen is a beautiful lid. The felt has quite the sheen to it, with a hand like a very short napped velour. Seller called it brown and it looked brown in the pics, but in person it has some nice deep green tones. Some mothing, notably one divot on the crown and a few in the bow area. They really show in the pics due to the harsh light of the late afternoon. Less obvious in person.

In bright light:

19842da9d98d4139acef8078836d6a43.jpg


In shade. The very thin felted edge can be seen best in this light:

ba34c5c8002875f40b23b54da3a0471a.jpg
e7d0089c9c0579a8f6cd0f3e1a4e1514.jpg
dd4e6278ff97719bef5d1a9dcb8701fb.jpg


Insides:

fb64621b94fce2925417bab286f42816.jpg
9bc629e5c4409006322945a6705fd45f.jpg
4e40692e1f683bf3cdb17afe4ffdfd64.jpg
52c70333262b5534c698e3f5f961ef93.jpg
7a5b6e647c958d8bac636c4beea4ff97.jpg


Brim 2 5/8", 5 1/2" open crown. 140g.

Head shot. Best representation of the color.

85ca0544acec4f88448038d8166f60b1.jpg


I'm going with early 50's on this one. Any opinions affirmative or to the contrary welcome.

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Very nice one Moe. Love the brim width.
 

KarlCrow

One Too Many
Here's one I saw on the bay, threw out an offer and got it. Seller shipped it economy on the 21st from Maine, arrived today the 23rd in NorCal. I've had priority from Southern California take twice as long...go figure.
Anyhoo, this White Label Doe-Sheen Fifteen is a beautiful lid. The felt has quite the sheen to it, with a hand like a very short napped velour. Seller called it brown and it looked brown in the pics, but in person it has some nice deep green tones. Some mothing, notably one divot on the crown and a few in the bow area. They really show in the pics due to the harsh light of the late afternoon. Less obvious in person.

In bright light:

19842da9d98d4139acef8078836d6a43.jpg


In shade. The very thin felted edge can be seen best in this light:

ba34c5c8002875f40b23b54da3a0471a.jpg
e7d0089c9c0579a8f6cd0f3e1a4e1514.jpg
dd4e6278ff97719bef5d1a9dcb8701fb.jpg


Insides:

fb64621b94fce2925417bab286f42816.jpg
9bc629e5c4409006322945a6705fd45f.jpg
4e40692e1f683bf3cdb17afe4ffdfd64.jpg
52c70333262b5534c698e3f5f961ef93.jpg
7a5b6e647c958d8bac636c4beea4ff97.jpg


Brim 2 5/8", 5 1/2" open crown. 140g.

Head shot. Best representation of the color.

85ca0544acec4f88448038d8166f60b1.jpg


I'm going with early 50's on this one. Any opinions affirmative or to the contrary welcome.

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I love everything about this, ribbon, trolly, brim, proud profile, great score.
 
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15,259
Location
Arlington, Virginia
Here's one I saw on the bay, threw out an offer and got it. Seller shipped it economy on the 21st from Maine, arrived today the 23rd in NorCal. I've had priority from Southern California take twice as long...go figure.
Anyhoo, this White Label Doe-Sheen Fifteen is a beautiful lid. The felt has quite the sheen to it, with a hand like a very short napped velour. Seller called it brown and it looked brown in the pics, but in person it has some nice deep green tones. Some mothing, notably one divot on the crown and a few in the bow area. They really show in the pics due to the harsh light of the late afternoon. Less obvious in person.

In bright light:

19842da9d98d4139acef8078836d6a43.jpg


In shade. The very thin felted edge can be seen best in this light:

ba34c5c8002875f40b23b54da3a0471a.jpg
e7d0089c9c0579a8f6cd0f3e1a4e1514.jpg
dd4e6278ff97719bef5d1a9dcb8701fb.jpg


Insides:

fb64621b94fce2925417bab286f42816.jpg
9bc629e5c4409006322945a6705fd45f.jpg
4e40692e1f683bf3cdb17afe4ffdfd64.jpg
52c70333262b5534c698e3f5f961ef93.jpg
7a5b6e647c958d8bac636c4beea4ff97.jpg


Brim 2 5/8", 5 1/2" open crown. 140g.

Head shot. Best representation of the color.

85ca0544acec4f88448038d8166f60b1.jpg


I'm going with early 50's on this one. Any opinions affirmative or to the contrary welcome.

Powered by happy thoughts
Nice one Moe

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moehawk

I'll Lock Up
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5,837
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Northern California
Congratulations on a great find.
Thanks Bill!
Cool find, moe. Nice pick up.


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Thanks Fruno!
Very nice one Moe. Love the brim width.
Thanks Red! Me too!
I love everything about this, ribbon, trolly, brim, proud profile, great score.
Thanks Karl! If only you could feel it, you'd love it even more!:)
Nice one Moe

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Thanks Harv!
 
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18,410
Location
Nederland
Here's one I saw on the bay, threw out an offer and got it. Seller shipped it economy on the 21st from Maine, arrived today the 23rd in NorCal. I've had priority from Southern California take twice as long...go figure.
Anyhoo, this White Label Doe-Sheen Fifteen is a beautiful lid. The felt has quite the sheen to it, with a hand like a very short napped velour. Seller called it brown and it looked brown in the pics, but in person it has some nice deep green tones. Some mothing, notably one divot on the crown and a few in the bow area. They really show in the pics due to the harsh light of the late afternoon. Less obvious in person.

In bright light:

19842da9d98d4139acef8078836d6a43.jpg


In shade. The very thin felted edge can be seen best in this light:

ba34c5c8002875f40b23b54da3a0471a.jpg
e7d0089c9c0579a8f6cd0f3e1a4e1514.jpg
dd4e6278ff97719bef5d1a9dcb8701fb.jpg


Insides:

fb64621b94fce2925417bab286f42816.jpg
9bc629e5c4409006322945a6705fd45f.jpg
4e40692e1f683bf3cdb17afe4ffdfd64.jpg
52c70333262b5534c698e3f5f961ef93.jpg
7a5b6e647c958d8bac636c4beea4ff97.jpg


Brim 2 5/8", 5 1/2" open crown. 140g.

Head shot. Best representation of the color.

85ca0544acec4f88448038d8166f60b1.jpg


I'm going with early 50's on this one. Any opinions affirmative or to the contrary welcome.

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Great looking hat, John. Love the form and colour of it. Nice find!
 

moehawk

I'll Lock Up
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Northern California
Great looking hat, John. Love the form and colour of it. Nice find!
Thanks Stefan!
John, Congrats! The finish is a Chamois so done by a sanding process so not Velour. Is the liner stitched or glued in?
Thanks Steve!
I was wondering about the felt and if it was possibly imported, as it is certainly the closest to a velour of any American made hat not specifically marked as a genuine velour that I have personally experienced. Very nice hand and hard to resist petting it...:)
The liner is stitched.
 
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17,489
Location
Maryland
Thanks Stefan!

Thanks Steve!
I was wondering about the felt and if it was possibly imported, as it is certainly the closest to a velour of any American made hat not specifically marked as a genuine velour that I have personally experienced. Very nice hand and hard to resist petting it...:)
The liner is stitched.
John, Velour is a different process. I am not aware of any American company that produced Velour post WWII. American companies started producing Chamois finishes in the 1930s and onward (with European machines and processes). If it's a felted edge than the felt was most likely produced in America (by Lee). My guess is mid to later 1950s. It's really great!
 
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moehawk

I'll Lock Up
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5,837
Location
Northern California
John, Velour is a different process. I am not aware of any American company that produced Velour post WWII. American companies started producing Chamois finishes in the 1930s and onward (with European machines and processes). If it's a felted edge than the felt was most likely produced in America (by Lee). My guess is mid to later 1950s. It's really great!
Thanks again!
 

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