THE PHILADELPHIA ENQUIRER PAYS HOMAGE TO GREAT HATTER, GUS MILLER

[SHARPETOYS]

Gus Miller, proprietor of Batsakes Hat Shop, works on a custom hat. Miller started working for uncle Pete Batsakes at the shop 56 years ago, when he was 17. Batsakes, a Cincinnati institution frequented by many celebrities, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.

THE ENQUIRER / CARA OWSLEY

http://www.hatlife.com/newsletters/2007/jan07_2/art2.htm

 

[Tango Yankee]

Thanks for posting this!

As it happens I'm heading over to Cincinnati tomorrow. I'll try to get over to check out his shop while I'm there!

Cheers,
Tom

 

[Razzman]

Interesting article. Thanks

 

[duggap]

Sharpetoys, thanks for posting that article. I wonder if one could order by phone or mail. His prices are not that bad.

 

[Tango Yankee]

Well, dang...

My trip to Cinci was cancelled due to weather. Guess I'll have to make it a special trip another time with the hat store as the reason for going!

Cheers,
Tom

 

[SHARPETOYS]

Sharpetoys, thanks for posting that article. I wonder if one could order by phone or mail. His prices are not that bad.

Just give him a call and Gus will take care of you. Here is his phone number.

513.721.9345

 

[jimmy the lid]

Came to this thread a bit late, but wanted to chime in wholeheartedly that Batsakes and Gus Miller are a class act. I posted this a while back, and it's worth repeating here:

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Was posting info on another thread about a Borso I bought at Batsakes Hat Shop in Cincinnati while traveling on business a few years back, and thought I'd give this wonderful establishment its own thread...What a great experience -- a venerable bricks and mortar establishment that has been around for going on 100 years. Gus Miller, the proprietor, is a pleasure to talk to and do business with. I could have stayed there all day talking hats. There is a sense of tradition about the place, and a commitment to the craft of hatmaking that is all too rare these days.

If any of you ever have the chance, don't miss the opportunity to pay a visit. You won't regret it.

Here are a couple of articles:

http://www.cincypost.com/2004/01/12/...1-12-2004.html

http://www.cincypost.com/living/1999/hats011999.html

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Cheers,
Jimmy

 

[Tango Yankee]

Might get there today

My previously planned trip to Cinci (taking son-in-law to VA hospital for appt) has been rescheduled for today. I'm planning on stopping in if at all possible.

Cheers,
Tom