VINTAGE CAPS PHOTO GALLERY

[Marc Chevalier]

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Mike, it's probably less than 30 years old.


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[mike]

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Mike, it's probably less than 30 years old.


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I can believe it, although I have never seen that type of weave in a modern cap. I'm looking for see how it fits. I hope it's roomy and can sell the golden era vibe.

 

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NYT on Newsboys

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/03/fashion/03PERFECT.html?_r=2&ref=fashion

 

[Marc Chevalier]

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This vintage 1920s cap went for CHEAP: http://cgi.ebay.com/1920s-1930s-VIN...ptZVintage_Men_s_Clothing?hash=item414b839c97



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[Marc Chevalier]

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Courtesy of Lokar, a color movie of London caps 'in action'...in 1927!


IMO, they really did look different from the caps made today, including the repro ones.


Watch this film clip from minute 6:05 to minute 6:30. http://www.howtobearetronaut.com/2010/02/stunning-colour-film-of-1920s-london/



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[Marc Chevalier]

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A fantastic 1920s British cap with an unusual diamond weave: http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-1920s-1...Men_s_Women_s_Accessories?hash=item27af3eac1f



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[Marc Chevalier]

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By far the rarest of all vintage Golden Era newsboy caps: it's made of leather. http://cgi.ebay.com/20s-vtg-Leather...ptZVintage_Men_s_Clothing?hash=item1e5a8a3866


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[Lefty]

There's been a lot of cap talk lately, so we might as well get this thread back to the top.

Can anyone give me a date for this one?

 

[Daan]

Basque Beret Caps

Although my prime interest goes to the Beret Basque, I have got a few caps in my collection. They are really crossover Basque berets, made in the 1940's or 50's, most likely by Pierre Laulhere in Nay, in the French Bearn. They are typical Basque berets, with a peak attached, but also with a txortena (the little "fuse" or "wick" in the center). The pieces in my collection come from the storage of an old NY hatter and so far, I have been unable to find out any more about these caps/berets (would love to hear from you if you know more details!).

 

[Baron Kurtz]

I keep coming back to this great thread. A fantastic visual resource. I do intend to upload some pics of my vintage caps someday; just never seem to find the time.

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[Baron Kurtz]

Here's my newest one. Probably from the 50s, but maybe earlier. Nice brown/cream Donegal-type tweed fabric.

Interior. The sweatband is made of the same material as the tape strips and the liner top. If it was leather I would have no doubt that this was a 1930s hat, but with this satin sweatband, it gives me doubts.

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[Baron Kurtz]

This one isn't new to me; I've had it for a couple of years. Got it in one of the vintage stores here in London. A basic 8-panel American style cap. Maybe 40s vintage or a bit younger. Not sure. Crown measures about 11" diameter; on the larger side of average for a size 7 cap.

Barrymore brand. "Canada's Best Cap". Standard nipple snap at the bill.

 

[Dinerman]

An antique shop here in Halifax bought a big lot of deadstock caps.

 

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