vintage caps

[NorthernBloke]

More modern style caps in this picture, i'm guessing late fifties going on early sixties

Just bought this vintage cap for my(upcoming) birthday too lol.

 

[NorthernBloke]

The mass observation, Humphrey Spender.

https://boltonworktown.co.uk/photographers/humphrey-spender/

 

[Blackthorn]

Great pics!

 

[NorthernBloke]

 

[semolina_pilchard]

Really pleased to have picked up these two vintage French caps, in my size.

They appear to be unworn and still have the original tags .

 

[NorthernBloke]

Think i saw them on etsy, the grey prince of wales is my favourite, nice hats.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Thanks for sharing.

 

[NorthernBloke]

No prob, saw it on a older and more obscure thread on here, sent it to my mum too to give her ideas to perhaps make one for me in future haha, she recently made an older style cap for me from taking apart a manky old cap and used the pattern to make it a new one out of waxed cotton, will try get pics on Monday if i remember, i haven't got a smartphone anymore so can't take pics anymore as i find them annoying.

 

[NorthernBloke]

Nice old cap spotted, reasonable price, 57cm size, must be old inner liner is style with no grosgrain or leather band, something seen in British caps in the past i think, ships to USA according to listing. Not my size unfortunately but i have enough caps to last a good 50 years:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/29640627...iywXw37IePJ5ium60+XlVYRA==|tkp:Bk9SR-yX9tznYw

 

[NorthernBloke]

The wax cap i mentioned previously that my mum made.

 

[NorthernBloke]

Another cap spotted, in the USA this time, unknown size(measurment of crown in listing, probably small)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/235546907460

 

[NorthernBloke]

Just bought this retrosport cap from mamieblue ebay which is similar to the more British cut of caps i like(they may not actually be uniquely british style cap) i have had the darted caps from them but i prefer the style i posted recently more, it will be interesting to see how it fits considering people usually go for the darted caps from them, i havent seen anyone post pics of this style from them so i will take a pic once received.

 

[AHP91]

Nice old cap spotted, reasonable price, 57cm size, must be old inner liner is style with no grosgrain or leather band, something seen in British caps in the past i think, ships to USA according to listing. Not my size unfortunately but i have enough caps to last a good 50 years:
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/29640627...iywXw37IePJ5ium60+XlVYRA==|tkp:Bk9SR-yX9tznYw

Cool cap. These are tougher to find than I’d imagine. I ordered this one, hope it fits

 

[NorthernBloke]

Cool cap. These are tougher to find than I’d imagine. I ordered this one, hope it fits

Aye, most were worn to destruction probably, give us an update once you receive it.

 

[NorthernBloke]

Got the French cap, very nice thirties bin lid style, will post pictures on Monday.

 

[NorthernBloke]

The MamieBlue RetroSport cap.

 

[M Hatman]

Weekend Find. Included the hat pin. Size 6 3/4. Ear flap type heavy wool measuring 11" across the one piece crown both ways (interestingly shaped like an 8 panel, which it is not). Not sure of date. Perhaps someone here will know more.

the lining:

The Hat Pin:
" Oh Boy - Wesley Barry Caps - I wear one, Do you?"

Group photo with some of my my rather large 7 1/2 to 7 5/8 size hats, showing the immense size of this small 6 3/4 cap:

Wish it was my size....I would definitely wear it! As a side note someone sewed on some seal skin inside the flaps (I presume) for added warmth. Makes a GREAT display piece.

 

[NorthernBloke]

Beauty that, would be reasonable to assume it's early twentieth century I think, in fabulous condition for it's age.

 

[Christopher Smith]

Hi everyone, just recently purchased these two United Hatters, Cap, and Millinery Workers International Union made caps. One is labeled Stevens Caps and one is labeled Popularity with what looks like the Biltmore B logo over it. The plaid patterned cap looks to be older and more worn. The union label on that one has a number on the tag (#461364) and also says "Union Made" around the union logo. The black one which while still appearing to be vintage looks to be in better condition and lacks any number or the words "Union Made" on the label. Can anyone help with dating these caps? Or I know there's a specific thread for asking for help with dating vintage headwear, should I try there? Thank you to anyone who can provide assistance.

 

[alanfgag]

Hi everyone, just recently purchased these two United Hatters, Cap, and Millinery Workers International Union made caps. One is labeled Stevens Caps and one is labeled Popularity with what looks like the Biltmore B logo over it. The plaid patterned cap looks to be older and more worn. The union label on that one has a number on the tag (#461364) and also says "Union Made" around the union logo. The black one which while still appearing to be vintage looks to be in better condition and lacks any number or the words "Union Made" on the label. Can anyone help with dating these caps? Or I know there's a specific thread for asking for help with dating vintage headwear, should I try there? Thank you to anyone who can provide assistance.

I think it will be hard to date definitively... the union label indicates earlier than 1983 and the construction/style suggests 1960s to me.