The School of Hard Knox

[moontheloon]

looks beautiful Alan

I was secretly hoping the seller mismeasured

enjoy that beauty

 

[alanfgag]

Thanks Anthony... and I had read your mind. ;^)

 

[buler]

Spectacular!

B

 

[alanfgag]

A few additional daylight pictures following steaming and brushing...

 

[SurfGent]

Recently acquired from Lounger mmbarnes, this Black Knox Superfine with a contrasting, wine-colored ribbon. Very nice felt - perfect shape; soft, pliable and easy to mold. Originally sold by Charters-Patterson of Springfield, OH. Quick online research shows C-P starting up business in 1939 and going out of business sometime in the 60s or early 70s.

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Crossposted to Ohio: The Heart [and hat] of it all!

Wow. Beautiful !!!!!!!!!!

 

[moontheloon]

A few additional daylight pictures following steaming and brushing...

just phenomenal ... thank you for the pictures Alan

 

[Joshbru3]

A few additional daylight pictures following steaming and brushing...

Definitely a thing of beauty! The proportions and gorgeous ribbon work truly make this hat very special.

 

[TheDane]

A few additional daylight pictures following steaming and brushing...

What a gorgeous hat, Alan! I like everything about it - not least the bow

 

[40Cal]

Knox Twenty with concentric brim stitching. 1950's I believe

 

[1mach1]

That's a real looker, 40!

 

[40Cal]

That's a real looker, 40!

Thanks Harv! Some of the nicest felt to the touch also.

 

[moontheloon]

Knox Twenty with concentric brim stitching. 1950's I believe
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fantastic ... great bash

 

[hatsRme]

Super catch, Robert. Nice addition to your great collection!! This thread could use a couple of shots when you have a chance...

 

[Tonio]

Knox Fifth Avenue.

Unsure about date. There appears to have been a circular size sticker above the sweatband bow.

 

[moontheloon]

Knox Fifth Avenue.

Unsure about date. There appears to have been a circular size sticker above the sweatband bow.

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I'm no bowler or Knox expert but it looks 20s or possibly 30s to me

I've heard the circular size sticker with an unsewn seam screams 20s

Brad Bowers would be the guy to ask

 

[alanfgag]

 

[Frunobulax]

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Well, I'm voting Knox!

 

[TheDane]

"But what can a gentleman do without a new hat? That's the question before the court"

Wonderful clipping, Alan! Thanks for sharing

 

[RJR]

"But what can a gentleman do without a new hat? That's the question before the court"

Wonderful clipping, Alan! Thanks for sharing

+1

 

[40Cal]

Knox Vagabond. Nice and light for summer.