The Penney's Marathon

[tommyK]

This is my Marathon, and the ribbon is unique- the gray in the ribbon match the felt.. I haven't seen another two tone Marathon ribbon, doesn't mean they are not out there but I just haven't seen any.

Anyone got a guess on age ?

Beautiful! i wonder if that ribbon is a custom job or if it was an option at some point

 

[fedoracentric]

That is a very cool ribbon. But it is a good question if that was added after manufacture. Marathon hats were not high end hats.

 

[Landman]

Those are two beautiful hats!

Tommy the stamp on the back of your sweatband is the Brotherhood of Leather Cutters, a union and not Lee Hats. However, Lee did make the Marathons.

 

[tommyK]

Those are two beautiful hats!

Tommy the stamp on the back of your sweatband is the Brotherhood of Leather Cutters, a union and not Lee Hats. However, Lee did make the Marathons.

Thank You for the info, I knew the Lee connection but now the LBC initials makes more sense. The leather on this sweatband is pretty good but needs a new reed or wire in it. Not sure if I want to try to tackle that or leave well enough alone.

 

[Ordinary Guy]

The seller told me as far as he knew the hat was as made....

My searching skills aren't good enough to find out if Marathon ever made two tone ribbons.......

 

[buler]

Here is a Marathon Supreme Quality open road in black. Very nice quality hat. Pleated liner, quality workmanship, great hand to the felt.

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[Mystic]

Here is a Marathon Supreme Quality open road in black. Very nice quality hat. Pleated liner, quality workmanship, great hand to the felt.

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Very nice thin ribbon Marathon, Buler. The Supreme Quality Marathons are very nice hats indeed. I have one in taupe with a mid-ribbon.

Nice find :thumb:

 

[fedoracentric]

That is a 40s Marathon, too, isn't it?

 

[buler]

That is a 40s Marathon, too, isn't it?

Don't know for sure. I'd guess 40's. Possibly late 30's. I don't believe we have any definitive dating methods for these.

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[hatophile]

Nice one Bill.

 

[mayserwegener]

Great find!

 

[buler]

Thanks, guys. It's a really nice hat. I've had it quite a while but thought I'd document it before selling. It will be off to a fellow lounger today.

B

 

[1mach1]

Bill, that is a stunning Marathon. Got any 7 3/8?

 

[buler]

Bill, that is a stunning Marathon. Got any 7 3/8?

Thanks, Harv. Keep an eye on the classifieds. I'm slowing working on getting extras sold and there are a few 7 3/8's.

B

 

[Longplay]

I'm looking for a light grey Adam Pacesetter but just saw this Marathon on eBay. Compared to what I paid for my brown Pacesetter, this seems overpriced. Is this asking price the norm for a Marathon?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271656348841?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[DJH]

Longplay, that seller (who I think is a member here) is well known for his very high prices.

He has been known to accept lower offers, so contact him through eBay if you like the hat.

It is a nice Marathon, if I was buying one, I wouldn't pay more than about $150 for that size. There are always a ton of size 7 hats around. If you want a Whippet type hat, you can find the real Stetson version for less than he's asking.

 

[Longplay]

Longplay, that seller (who I think is a member here) is well known for his very high prices.

He has been known to accept lower offers, so contact him through eBay if you like the hat.

It is a nice Marathon, if I was buying one, I wouldn't pay more than about $150 for that size. There are always a ton of size 7 hats around. If you want a Whippet type hat, you can find the real Stetson version for less than he's asking.

Thanks, DJH. That helps a lot.

I really like the bound edge of the original Whippet but I've come to believe that wide brims don't look good on me. This Marathon, as does my bound-brim Adam, have 2.5" brims and shorter crowns, which suit me better. Still, that agree that price is a bit to high, which is why I asked.

 

[GregNYC]

David, I agree! I've bought from him, and the hat was just as advertised. And expensive too!!! I don't know his FL name though.....

 

[Miamibruno]

Gents,

I have a Marathon "Medallion", which I have not heard of before. The brief liner and the cloth ribbon and brim binding are new to me as well. Any knowledge of the "Medallion" or hats with these particulars? Any help appreciated.

 

[moontheloon]

great thread !!

here is my 30's or possibly very early 40's Marathon/JC Penney extra quality

absolutely love this hat... very soft and pliable , superbly made with wonderful materials , and very comfortable