vintage caps

[NorthernBloke]

I've been able to stretch a wool size 57 cap to 58 with no issues of deformation in the appearance.. I'm not sure if I'd try much more of a stretch. Especially in newsboys, they might get wonky in appearance afterwards.

But if I sweat badly in it the cap or get the cap wet in the rain, it'll try to revert back to 57. Then it's back on the hat stretcher

Had no probs stretching a cap 2-3 centimetres if they are made of natural fibres, i don't use a hat stretcher i just shove them on my head then pull at the sides until they fit comfortably. I don't like it when caps fit super low down on the ears i like them to fit somewhat snug

 

[NorthernBloke]

 

[Bushman]

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POV: you're at a labor rally and just suggested that if you ask the bosses real nicely, they might give you your old job back.

 

[NorthernBloke]

 

[Blackthorn]

Great pics, great history in these caps.

 

[NorthernBloke]

My latest vintage cap purchase, from the seventies according to the seller, it still has influences from earlier 20th century caps(even though modern looking ones started appearing in the fifties) it's very British in cut, usually worn by older gents like Albert Tatlock in corrie.

Also bought this one which is modern but the cut is very vintage and has been around a long time

 

[NorthernBloke]

Gotta love hobnails

 

[Blackthorn]

 

[Zombie_61]

Gotta love hobnails
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Yeah, they look like decent chaps. Oh, wait...you meant...never mind.

 

[NorthernBloke]

lol, nice forties british CC41 flat cap spotted on ebay for bargain price, not my size but i have loads of caps anyway

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/25583730...5OQ=|tkp:Bk9SR-qL19CSYQ&LH_ItemCondition=3000

 

[NorthernBloke]

beaut vintage cap spotted on ebay at great price, not my size unfortunately, otherwise i would buy it lol. says ships to USA on listing

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/33471197...d7joeBIAZdeo6MykZ6TpL4EfY=|tkp:Bk9SR-z5_tO6YQ

 

[NorthernBloke]

 

[NorthernBloke]

 

[Trenchfriend]

@NorthernBloke
Only the picture?

 

[NorthernBloke]

Just been quite busy lately, will post more if i see any more decent pics.

 

[NorthernBloke]

 

[Trenchfriend]

Some goodies for you. Real people clothing.

1. KdF tourists visit my smalltown in 1939.

2. New times are starting! 1925, Regional Post Service with omnibus starting!

3. Taxi business Weimar main station, circa 1930. Not much changed in 2023. Okay, the cars...

4. My smalltown, 1928.

5. The Bourgies doing a ride to our smalltown area, 1935.

6. Neighbour smalltown station 1940.

7. 1928, my smalltown, one of the countless accidents...

8. My smalltown, typical accident point 1935.

9. 1953

 

[Blackthorn]

Great pics, Trenchfriend!

 

[Blackthorn]

 

[Blackthorn]

Knife sharpener, 1919