UNIQUE PANAMA FOR SALE OR TRADE

[Rick Blaine]

I was hoping this might be a 'loose' 7 1/4


I was thinking I would stretch it up, even got a haircut.


But, alas, no chance. In fact it is now a solid 7 1/8



SO... down the line it goes. It is in great shape and appears to be in 9+ condition. The sweatband is as thin as a sheet of paper and entirely intact. Lovely hat, just wish it fit. And even in my hands, I cannot tell if its a toquilla straw or not. But either way, it's quite distinctive and I am just looking to recover my $$$ output, not make money so it's just $32 +shipping. Trades are cool too, 7 3/8 and above, or... surprise me.

 

[Ormazd]

Nice looking hat, and a really tight weave. Too small for me, but a great bargain for someone.

 

[Strapped-4-Cache]

If it weren't for the Optimo crease... I just don't like that look on me. Everything else is screaming at me to buy the dang hat.

 

[stmike]

I really like the looks of that hat. Is it new or vintage? If new, can you tell me where it comes from?

 

[alanfgag]

Hi Rick... I would like to buy it.

 

[Rick Blaine]

I really like the looks of that hat. Is it new or vintage? If new, can you tell me where it comes from?

All I can discern is "Made in USA" & it is very vintage.
Other than that I know nothing, have never seen one and wish like hell it fit, but... c'est la vie, eh?

 

[1mach1]

Super nice! Man, I am sure you are upset, Rick.
Alan will give it a good home, with many friends.

 

[LuvMyMan]

Wish it was a size 7 1/2 as that hat is super!

 

[1mach1]

Rick, did you sell this to Alan?
Inquiring minds.....

 

[FedOregon]

If it's not sold to Alan, I'll buy it.

 

[Rick Blaine]

SOLD!

 

[alanfgag]

I'll post some additional information on this interesting hat in the panama thread. Patent research shows it to be paper fiber woven to resemble a Bangkok hat of the day and then put through a chemical treatment to make it impervious to water. The patent is from 1935 but it is referenced again by Frank Lee and Hat Corporation of America in the late 1950s-1960. I was unsure on the actual era - until I found this Staten Island Railway ticket carefully folded up as size adjuster behind the sweatband. Thank goodness for small headed men!

 

[Ormazd]

Tres cool!