Western, anyone?

[M Hatman]

With the snow and poor weather keeping me home...... I am working on this 70's 3X.......
THIS is what I have so far........

Still working on it......I think I like the crown...need to smooth out the curl.
M

 

[J Williams]

Black hats abound. My black Agnoulita arrived today. This will have to suffice until I find that BRE

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[Desert dog]

Black hats abound. My black Agnoulita arrived today. This will have to suffice until I find that BRE

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That is a fine looking hat!

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[M Hatman]

Ok, played around with this a little more. NOW, I think I like it.....So much I will probably just keep it. It is now a LOT different than when I started out working on it. Initially I bought it to play around with, clean up, re-block and flange, and then throw it in the classifieds. Well, I wore it home, had some positive comments on my way home(had a few stops) and well.......you know the story...... (And who doesn't like a 6 cord?!?!)
M
PS It really is that rich of a black as seen in the third photo.........

 

[Desert dog]

Ok, played around with this a little more. NOW, I think I like it.....So much I will probably just keep it. It is now a LOT different than when I started out working on it. Initially I bought it to play around with, clean up, re-block and flange, and then throw it in the classifieds. Well, I wore it home, had some positive comments on my way home(had a few stops) and well.......you know the story......
M
PS It really is that rich of a black as seen in the third photo......... View attachment 193151 View attachment 193153 View attachment 193155

I like it, and the 6 cord really looks good!

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[J Williams]

That is a fine looking hat!

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Thanks DD it doesn’t hold a flame to that curled No. 1 you posted the other day but I am quite happy with it and Agnoulita has some good price points.


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[M Hatman]

I like it, and the 6 cord really looks good!

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YES......to funny....I agree about the 6 cord. Even was editing my post while you wrote yours!!!! What is it about great minds?????

 

[J Williams]

Ok, played around with this a little more. NOW, I think I like it.....So much I will probably just keep it. It is now a LOT different than when I started out working on it. Initially I bought it to play around with, clean up, re-block and flange, and then throw it in the classifieds. Well, I wore it home, had some positive comments on my way home(had a few stops) and well.......you know the story...... (And who doesn't like a 6 cord?!?!)
M
PS It really is that rich of a black as seen in the third photo......... View attachment 193151 View attachment 193153 View attachment 193155

Nicely done Hatman! I say keep it!


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[M Hatman]

Black hats abound. My black Agnoulita arrived today. This will have to suffice until I find that BRE

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WELL.......NOW you have ME looking into ordering one of these!!!!!

 

[J Williams]

WELL.......NOW you have ME looking into ordering one of these!!!!!

He liked the design so named it for me it’s ‘The Williams’ on his etsy site [emoji1]


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[TheOldFashioned]

Another Sears Carlsbad in nutria tan has surfaced:

Specs:

4" Brim (w/ curl)
6-3/4" Crown (open)
1-1/8" Ribbon
5.9oz Weight​

Dinerman was the first to post one of these many years ago, though his was a different variant. More recently, @Hurricane Jack has posted one as well and this one appears to be the same as his.

After doing some digging I was able to find some older Sears catalog references that may place this hat from the 30s rather than the early 40s:



I even found one reference from a 1922 catalog, however, note that the product number is different on this earlier model:

Interesting that the description says this older hat was made of fur felt, so some time over the next decade the content changed from fur to wool. Also note the price variance, possibly due to pre vs. post Great Depression?

Definitely not the nicest hat in terms overall body and construction, but nevertheless one of the most interesting hats in my humble collection. A nice piece of everyday American history.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Ok, played around with this a little more. NOW, I think I like it.....So much I will probably just keep it. It is now a LOT different than when I started out working on it. Initially I bought it to play around with, clean up, re-block and flange, and then throw it in the classifieds. Well, I wore it home, had some positive comments on my way home(had a few stops) and well.......you know the story...... (And who doesn't like a 6 cord?!?!)
M
PS It really is that rich of a black as seen in the third photo......... View attachment 193151 View attachment 193153 View attachment 193155

Looks nice. From the outside, I’d have guessed it was much older. Is the the “centerfire” or “mess kit” crease?


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[deadlyhandsome]

Black hats abound. My black Agnoulita arrived today. This will have to suffice until I find that BRE

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Outstanding hat! I hope you add it to the Agnoulita thread when you have the chance.

I have a black hare hat body from Agnoulita that is at VS waiting it’s turn to be made into something similar to yours. Seeing yours makes me excited to get mine. Thanks!


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[M Hatman]

Looks nice. From the outside, I’d have guessed it was much older. Is the the “centerfire” or “mess kit” crease?


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I was going for the OLD hat look........I am pretty traditional with my westerns.......As for the crease...It is the crease the hat wanted (along with the curled brim, I think the hat was embarrassed with the 70's look....it DID jump right into my hand at the vintage shop and said: "PLEASE take me home")......And for a name I would go for "Mess Kit" myself!!!! But I like BOTH your designations.......
Good to hear from you BTW!!!

 

[Desert dog]

Another Sears Carlsbad in nutria tan has surfaced:
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Specs:

4" Brim (w/ curl)
6-3/4" Crown (open)
1-1/8" Ribbon
5.9oz Weight​

Dinerman was the first to post one of these many years ago, though his was a different variant. More recently, @Hurricane Jack has posted one as well and this one appears to be the same as his.

After doing some digging I was able to find some older Sears catalog references that may place this hat from the 30s rather than the early 40s:
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I even found one reference from a 1922 catalog, however, note that the product number is different on this earlier model:
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Interesting that the description says this older hat was made of fur felt, so some time over the next decade the content changed from fur to wool. Also note the price variance, possibly due to pre vs. post Great Depression?

Definitely not the nicest hat in terms overall body and construction, but nevertheless one of the most interesting hats in my humble collection. A nice piece of everyday American history.

Thanks for sharing this! Identifying old hats in catalogs is great information for all of us.

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[J Williams]

Outstanding hat! I hope you add it to the Agnoulita thread when you have the chance.

I have a black hare hat body from Agnoulita that is at VS waiting it’s turn to be made into something similar to yours. Seeing yours makes me excited to get mine. Thanks!


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Thanks Brent. The hare hat bodies sure look like they have a much finer texture than the rabbit. But being my first Agnoulita I thought it was the way to go. I should be putting up an in depth post on the Agnoulita thread tonight. My only complaint about it is it seems to be a bit smaller than anticipated I ordered it a half size big as I wanted it to sit on my head without curling the brim it all. But can you really complain about a hat that fits like a glove? Have your Agnoulitas stretched at all with wear?


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[Hurricane Jack]

Another Sears Carlsbad in nutria tan has surfaced:
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Specs:

4" Brim (w/ curl)
6-3/4" Crown (open)
1-1/8" Ribbon
5.9oz Weight​

Dinerman was the first to post one of these many years ago, though his was a different variant. More recently, @Hurricane Jack has posted one as well and this one appears to be the same as his.

After doing some digging I was able to find some older Sears catalog references that may place this hat from the 30s rather than the early 40s:
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View attachment 193162 View attachment 193163

I even found one reference from a 1922 catalog, however, note that the product number is different on this earlier model:
View attachment 193164
Interesting that the description says this older hat was made of fur felt, so some time over the next decade the content changed from fur to wool. Also note the price variance, possibly due to pre vs. post Great Depression?

Definitely not the nicest hat in terms overall body and construction, but nevertheless one of the most interesting hats in my humble collection. A nice piece of everyday American history.

Great find on the hat and the catalog references. I had only found the 1940-1943 listings. Glad that one surfaced.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Thanks Brent. The hare hat bodies sure look like they have a much finer texture than the rabbit. But being my first Agnoulita I thought it was the way to go. I should be putting up an in depth post on the Agnoulita thread tonight. My only complaint about it is it seems to be a bit smaller than anticipated I ordered it a half size big as I wanted it to sit on my head without curling the brim it all. But can you really complain about a hat that fits like a glove? Have your Agnoulitas stretched at all with wear?


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I don’t think that they’ve stretched. I’m a 7 5/8 (61) long oval and all my Agnoulitas are 62s and fit me perfectly.

 

[TheOldFashioned]

Great find on the hat and the catalog references. I had only found the 1940-1943 listings. Glad that one surfaced.

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It was thanks to your posts, HJ, that I snapped this up when it popped up on eBay last week. The BIN was cheap but there was option for best offer. I threw out a lower offer and almost instantly the seller accepted. Shipping cost more than the hat.

I know it's hard to say due to different lighting conditions, monitor settings, and how a hat evolves over time due to exposure to the elements, but yours appears a lighter shade. There also doesn't seem to be as much color contrast between the body and ribbon. Could yours possibly be the Light Sand version?

 

[Hurricane Jack]

...yours appears a lighter shade. There also doesn't seem to be as much color contrast between the body and ribbon. Could yours possibly be the Light Sand version?

Even though it gets underexposed somewhat when photographing it is a bit lighter shade. So it very well could be Sand. When I enlarge those ads for easier reading they go blurry. Which one lists Sand?