What hat are you waiting for today?

[FedOregon]

That could be something special, Bob. There were some nice straw hats out of the Philippines, and that looks like a nice "traveler" roll-up hat with the carry "case."

It seems like I've read here on the FL about these before. Sorry to bother, again, but maybe @alanfgag knows more?

 

[BobHufford]

That could be something special, Bob. There were some nice straw hats out of the Philippines, and that looks like a nice "traveler" roll-up hat with the carry "case."

That was my first though too Doug (again ... not thinking clearly), but I can find little if anything on Philippine woven hats (although it might have only been sold in the Philippines and made elsewhere).

 

[FedOregon]

That was my first though too Doug (again ... not thinking clearly), but I can find little if anything on Philippine woven hats (although it might have only been sold in the Philippines and made elsewhere).

I was thinking that, too, that it may have been made elsewhere. Could have been one of those Mikado straw hats the Japanese had that was sold in Manila before the war, or something like that. Your find doesn't look like the raffia hats I've seen; much finer. Maybe you'll know more when you get it in hand.

 

[FedOregon]

parabuntal straw?

 

[FedOregon]

It's not like this one that was sent home by a soldier in a similar container:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/WWII-Soldier...012740?hash=item237cc30c04:g:r4UAAOSwA3dYe8aF

 

[alanfgag]

parabuntal straw?

Most likely... look forward to photos when it arrives. Some additional reading here.

 

[FedOregon]

That was my first though too Doug (again ... not thinking clearly), but I can find little if anything on Philippine woven hats (although it might have only been sold in the Philippines and made elsewhere).

see post #67, Bob.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/parbuntal-straw-hats.7881/page-4

 

[Michael R.]

@BobHufford Bob , do you think it might be a straw (cape) Hat body ? Someone may have added the ribbon . I imagine if its a parabuntal Esther would be able to tell . She had one left she was saving for something special . That would be a score , still a nice piece of history either way .

 

[BobHufford]

Most likely... look forward to photos when it arrives. Some additional reading here.

Thanks for the link Alan! I'll have to read through that this evening (headed out to breakfast with the girls).

see post #67, Bob.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/parbuntal-straw-hats.7881/page-4

Thanks for the detective work Doug! Looks very similar and is from the same store (or what that store evolved into).

@BobHufford Bob , do you think it might be a straw (cape) Hat body ? Someone may have added the ribbon . I imagine if its a parabuntal Esther would be able to tell . She had one left she was saving for something special . That would be a score , still a nice piece of history either way .

The ribbon appears to be an afterthought. It also has "stampede strings" -- although I'm sure there is a better word for it with this style hat (I have not had enough coffee to find that word in my memory). I agree that it is cool even if it has no value.

 

[Jeremy T Garner]

Vintage Stetson St Regis...more info in the Ebay Hats thread. This is my fist Homburg and I am very excited!

 

[BobHufford]

Vintage Stetson St Regis...

Nice!

 

[totallyfrozen]

I'm eagerly awaiting a Borsalino 8/4 linen cap in oatmeal color. Should be here by Thursday at the latest, I think.

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[FedOregon]

Borsalino Parabuntal. Very excited! And it's 7-1/2!!! Finally, one in my size.

 

[Jeremy T Garner]

Borsalino Parabuntal. Very excited! And it's 7-1/2!!! Finally, one in my size.

That's awesome Doug!!!!

 

[FedOregon]

That's awesome Doug!!!!

I know, right? I've been looking for one for months, got one that was too small and then this one popped up! Finally, lucky me!

 

[Willebe]

I know, right? I've been looking for one for months, got one that was too small and then this one popped up! Finally, lucky me!

Congrats. I'm glad your search efforts have paid off for you! It looks like a nice hat.

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[Jeremy T Garner]

I know, right? I've been looking for one for months, got one that was too small and then this one popped up! Finally, lucky me!

Lucky indeed! Congratulations

 

[Bob Roberts]

Borsalino Parabuntal. Very excited! And it's 7-1/2!!! Finally, one in my size.

Nice warm colored patina on this one along with a big healthy lookin crown n brim.

 

[Redfokker]

Vintage Stetson St Regis...more info in the Ebay Hats thread. This is my fist Homburg and I am very excited! View attachment 80567 View attachment 80568

Nice Jer! Now you need a formal black one, a brown one and maybe a dark gray as well.

 

[Redfokker]

Borsalino Parabuntal. Very excited! And it's 7-1/2!!! Finally, one in my size.

Money! Can't wait for noggin shots.