Wanted: Size 7 Men's 1930's Fedoras

[Lindy's]

I am looking for size 7 men's fedoras for my collection. I got out of wearing hats for a few years after having about 20 hats and now am looking to re-establish. I now have two 30's hats, one grey and one tan. I like the 30's era with the tall crown and narrow brim (2 & 1/8" to 2 & 1/4"). I live in California but would pay for shipping from anywhere. I only like new old stock, or used in mint, or very good condition. I am especially looking for light silver grey.
I wear these hats to work with suits and overcoats in the winter and create quite a ruckus. I've been called everything from Al Capone to "Lucky Lindy Luciano". I guess it comes with the territory.

 

[scotrace]

A size 7 30's hat with a short brim in silver gray? eBay is brimming with them any day of the week.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Lindy's, you should indicate to us the maximum amount you're willing to pay for them. Let us know if it's worth our while to find these hats for you.

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[funneman]

Size 7s ?

I haven't seen any.

None.

I've seen lots of 71/4s. Maybe you should look into
resizing your head?

 

[carter]

Originally posted by scotrace
eBay is brimming with them any day of the week.

Pun intended I'm sure.

Try to narrow the ebay search a little by using 'Men's Dress Hat'. Hopefully, that'll eliminate a lot of the baseball/beret/cowboy/etc. stuff that you're not interested in.

 

[Lindy's]

Men's Hats

I like the ebay idea. As far as cost goes, it just depends. I figure what I am looking for is not too common as far as size goes. I like what Funneman said as far as resizing my head. There are quite a few 7 & 1/8 and 7 & 1/4's out there. I have hope that once I start looking - I'll start finding. I'm glad we all share an interest in such a great era of time in our history.

 

[carter]

Not 1930's but: there is a great Dobbs Gamebird size 7 in what appears to be great condition sitting on the bay right now.

 

[Mr. Rover]

I have several hats that I've outgrown in the last 3 months- my head went from a 7 to just under a 7 1/8....so I've been slowly transitioning to 7 1/8 hats.
But if you want some of my 7 hats, I'd be glad to sell them to you.
One size 7 milk chocolate/cafe au lait Royal Stetson with wide ribbon and overwelt...fair condition with a little crease damage to the front of the brim but very wearable and unnoticeable until you start kneading the felt. It's really soft...I'm guessing 30s- tall stovepipe crown, something like 2 1/4" brim.

Another similar colored Adam hat with a slightly wider brim, straight but shorter crown with a thinnish ribbon and matching bound brim. Not sure of date- the liner is taped in with these fabric tape things that I also have in an early 30s hat...the specs seem more 40s-esque to me.

I also have 50s hat in a dark gray blue with a rust brown ribbon and 2" overwelt brim. The ribbon has the box bow finishing in the back, and also has a wind trolley.

My last hat in a size 7 is a pearl gray early 30s Mallory...it's my favorite hat has it's my only perfect quintessential hat. It's in near perfect condition except that you can notice there is a slight ring around it near the top of the crown from the box it was probably stored in. Nobody can really notice- sunlight tends to bleach it out, and it's invisible at night...it only reveals itself under heavy scrutiny under indoor lighting. If I could find a similar hat in a 7 1/8, I'd give it up, as it's probably the exact hat you're looking for, but for now, it gets a nightly appointment with my hat stretcher. (It's the hat in my avatar)

PM me if you're interested in any of them.

 

[Lindy's]

Hats

Mr Rover, keep me in mind for your Pearl Grey hat should you find another one in a 7 & 1/8. I'm looking for grey more than brown. I would also be interested in a blue hat. I used to own one and should have never gotten rid of it. Thanks for your post. I'll also let you know if I see a Pearl Grey hat in a 7 & 1/8 on ebay or wherever.

 

[carter]

You need to check ebay but search as follows:

Adams Hats - there is a TERRIFIC 1930's model with a bound edge
Dobbs Hats -
Mallory Hats -
Knox Hats -
Stetson Hats -

I've seen at least one hat under each of these searches in your size or 7 1/8 that I would bid on if they fit me. The one under Adams hats is a real beauty.