THE MALLORY MILE

[DJH]

Thanks for the Nokabout comments, guys.

Zetwal, it's the same hat - didn't feel quite right for me with the teardrop crease so I changed to the center crease instead. I'm much more comfortable with it now.

 

[zetwal]

Zetwal, it's the same hat - didn't feel quite right for me with the teardrop crease so I changed to the center crease instead. I'm much more comfortable with it now.

I understand. Comfort is what's important!

 

[monbla256]

To stop my green Mallory from getting too lonely, I recently acquired a nice Nokabout.

It's a stylish hat and very light and comfortable to wear.

Very nice for Nocking About on the weekend!

I like EVERYTHING about that one David. Color, crease ribbon ALL of it!

 

[juggles]

Just got this on Ebay for next to nothing. Can anyone tell me anything about it?








Size tag is missing but it fits like a 7 1/8. Has a union label inside the band.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Late 50's made by Stetson Mallory and why it when for next to nothing.

 

[juggles]

Late 50's made by Stetson Mallory and why it when for next to nothing.

Thought that might be the case. Thanks.

How can you tell?

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Black sweatband first
Font of the word Mallory

Here is an older liner for reference this is a late 40's post stetson Mallory.
Based on this section of this thread.
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?41370-THE-MALLORY-MILE/page33

 

[Vfan1983]

Recently acquired this Mallory homburg on eBay. (Linking to pictures since they may be a bit large to post.)

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g467/Vfan1983/103_0324.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g467/Vfan1983/103_0325.jpg

 

[rlk]

Mallory XV Pliafelt <1946

 

[alanfgag]

I know some call them bucket hats, but did someone have to clean their paintbrushes in there?

Fabulous color and ribbon contrast!

 

[rlk]

Mallory lightweight 30's

 

[randooch]

Robert, I do believe that hat is a perfect match for your irises! (at least it is on my monitor.)

 

[alanfgag]

Mallory The Dallas

Very soft Pliafelt and supple, flexible brim. I would say I prefer this to the 1950's Stetson branded 3X. Fixed button and cord without loops - appears to be a decorative, non-functional wind trolley.

 

[delectans]

A couple of delicious chocolate confections on this page, Robert and Alan. :eusa_clap

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Alan great Dallas. Hope to pick one up someday.

 

[delectans]

Mallory Aristocrat Derby

An Aristocrat Quality Derby. United Hatters stamp, rolled sweatband with taped rear seam and earlier, black cloth size tag. Moderately full proportions with a tall, very slightly tapered and rounded crown. Though tagged as 7-3/8, it is dimensionally identical to my size 7-1/2 derbys.


Crown: 5-1/2".
RIbbon: 1-1/2".
Brim: 2-1/8" fore and aft.
Sweatband: 2".

 

[zetwal]

An Aristocrat Quality Derby. United Hatters stamp, rolled sweatband with taped rear seam and earlier, black cloth size tag. Moderately full proportions with a tall, very slightly tapered and rounded crown.

Very nice looking Derby ... :yo:

 

[alanfgag]

Very nice! Derbies are so much the same and yet so different in subtle ways. From your earlier pictures showing both new derbies I preferred the Mallory on you over the C&K. Seeing the squarish lines more clearly confirms that opinion. It's a good block for your noggin!

 

[delectans]

zetwal: I appreciate your kind words. :yo:


Alan: Thanks, my friend. Derbies are fascinating. So similar in color and general style, yet so very different when studied closely. The C & K has a very tall, nearly 6" rounded crown, and a very narrow brim with pronounced curl. The Mallory's more moderate proportions and slight taper makes it appear less dramatic, at least to the modern aesthetic. I have a particular soft spot for the C & K.

I will be posting some comparison photos between several derbies shortly in the Bowlers/Derbies thread.

 

[randooch]

I'm really loving this gem that Robert was kind enough to sell to me. The color doesn't show well in the photos, but it has a golden patina to the tan.

The trolley is just for show; it seems to be sewed into place:

The sweat has a moisture barrier:

Cool marketing, too:

Thanks for indulging my enthusiasm!