The Resistol Roundup

[Rmccamey]

...and if there are any 7 1/8's out there, I'd be willing to hold them for reasons of national security!

 

[Frunobulax]

Not certain how much of this has been put in here. There are a few new elements which were new to me.

From: http://www.garlandhistorical.org/on...gn-innovations-put-byer-rolnick-ahead-of-rest

BY Michael R. Hayslip
When Harry Rolnick threw Garland’s hats into the ring, they performed a class act. Even Neiman-Marcus said so.

The Brooklyn native had matured in Houston, where he joined forces with his brothers in the business of renovating men’s hats. Moving to Dallas, he was a principal in the Florence Hat Company, then joined with Edward R. Byer to form Byer-Rolnick Corporation in 1929.

I had never read about the Florence Hat Co. before. That's a new one on me.

From: https://careers.garlandtx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3467/Hat-Heritage-PDF

This doc states that he opened "Harry's Hat Shop" in 1922. No mention of the Florence Hat Co., which I can't find any additional info on. So...1922-1927? Five years isn't a bad window.

And just to complete things, Rose Rolnick's Obit. She just passed 5 years ago. Shoot, we could have asked her some questions!

 

[Bamaboots]

Not certain how much of this has been put in here. There are a few new elements which were new to me.

From: http://www.garlandhistorical.org/on...gn-innovations-put-byer-rolnick-ahead-of-rest

BY Michael R. Hayslip
When Harry Rolnick threw Garland’s hats into the ring, they performed a class act. Even Neiman-Marcus said so.

The Brooklyn native had matured in Houston, where he joined forces with his brothers in the business of renovating men’s hats. Moving to Dallas, he was a principal in the Florence Hat Company, then joined with Edward R. Byer to form Byer-Rolnick Corporation in 1929.

I had never read about the Florence Hat Co. before. That's a new one on me.

From: https://careers.garlandtx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3467/Hat-Heritage-PDF

This doc states that he opened "Harry's Hat Shop" in 1922. No mention of the Florence Hat Co., which I can't find any additional info on. So...1922-1927? Five years isn't a bad window.

And just to complete things, Rose Rolnick's Obit. She just passed 5 years ago. Shoot, we could have asked her some questions!

Good digging, JIm.

 

[Frunobulax]

Good digging, JIm.

That first article gives Byer-Rolnick a 1929 date. I think we should stick with the conventional 1927 Resistol claims.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

That first article gives Byer-Rolnick a 1929 date. I think we should stick with the conventional 1927 Resistol claims.

I have the stuff printed in the 1980's from Texas Monthly & it refers to the 1927 date.

 

[Frunobulax]

I have the stuff printed in the 1980's from Texas Monthly & it refers to the 1927 date.

I think it's just a typo or the guy made a mistake. Too many sources say 1927.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

4X Cattleman in pecan. 3 X 5 1/2 with a bound brim.

Seller’s photo:

What do you think about the accuracy of the color rendering?


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[Wyldkarma]

Today's choice was the Resistol Byer-Rolnick. Beaver 100. 3" brim & 5" crown. Thin as a dime felt. I don't know the age of this but I would guess 40's - 50's? It has a united hatters cap & millinery works label and there is no plastic liner. Based on the Stetson dating guide the plastic liners started in 1953.???

 

[Wyldkarma]

4X Cattleman in pecan. 3 X 5 1/2 with a bound brim.

Seller’s photo:

What do you think about the accuracy of the color rendering?


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hmmmm....just a bit off on the color. But a classy looking Resistol no less.

 

[Jedwbpm]

I’Lil look in to it when I go to the factory in November.

 

[milandro]

This is my Resistol Black Gold 20X

 

[Dm101]

View attachment 154116 View attachment 154115 View attachment 154114 View attachment 154113 View attachment 154111 View attachment 154110 I wish there was a way to edit the military image... thats not when I was in, that’s when I uploaded to the web and I don’t have the original and can’t seem to modify this one. I’m the handsome one looking at the camera
1991 Persian gulf 1st cav division 3/32 ar

Okay ok, that explains it...I was gonna ask "Why the heck are they wearing chocolate chip in 2017!?!?!"
Lol...

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Resistol Beaver “100”

6 inch open crown and 3” raw edge brim. Dime-thin dense felt with an excellent hand. I didn’t intend to give it a diamond crease; I wanted to shape it like a similar dimension 7X CB I have, but this hat didn’t want it.

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[Rmccamey]

I must say that is one of the few hats I've seen that is begging for rope chords to give it that cavalry look! Nice 100 sir!

Resistol Beaver “100”

6 inch open crown and 3” raw edge brim. Dime-thin dense felt with an excellent hand. I didn’t intend to give it a diamond crease; I wanted to shape it like a similar dimension 7X CB I have, but this hat didn’t want it.

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[Pat Kindermann]

Hello,
I have this Resistol Beaver 20 Fedora Hat. There is a slip glue inside the leather band. "Resistol Rejuvenates".... is that repair or cleaning, shaping, stretching? Also, any clue what the color is? Difficult to get accurate color photos let alone that everyone's monitor is different. There is a color scribbled on the slip as well. Any thoughts? Thank you. I'll include photos. btw, I love how the photos upload in this lounge!

 

[Just Daniel]

Bam! Great hat! Wow!

Resistol Beaver “100”

6 inch open crown and 3” raw edge brim. Dime-thin dense felt with an excellent hand. I didn’t intend to give it a diamond crease; I wanted to shape it like a similar dimension 7X CB I have, but this hat didn’t want it.

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[deadlyhandsome]

Hello,
I have this Resistol Beaver 20 Fedora Hat. There is a slip glue inside the leather band. "Resistol Rejuvenates".... is that repair or cleaning, shaping, stretching? Also, any clue what the color is? Difficult to get accurate color photos let alone that everyone's monitor is different. There is a color scribbled on the slip as well. Any thoughts? Thank you. I'll include photos. btw, I love how the photos upload in this lounge! View attachment 187724 View attachment 187725 View attachment 187726 View attachment 187727 View attachment 187728

Just a guess, but cleaning and reblocking were two of the more common services. I’m not sure what color is listed on the form, but it looks like silverbelly/silver belly which in itself covers several tones.

Very nice old Resistol.


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[Pat Kindermann]

Bam! Great hat! Wow!

Thanks so much.

 

[Pat Kindermann]

Just a guess, but cleaning and reblocking were two of the more common services. I’m not sure what color is listed on the form, but it looks like silverbelly/silver belly which in itself covers several tones.

Very nice old Resistol.


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Hi, I'm not sure whether to leave in the hat or not, but thanks for the info and name possibility.
This man has some really nice hats and after the MAC and Stetson, the next were four Resistol hats. It's been fun, but crazy keeping up. Thanks again.

 

[Pat Kindermann]

Just in case I missed anyone, and it certainly is possible, thank you all for the welcome and information.