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Nice! The Lion is part of the Beaver Brand family isn’t it? Looks like a nice older one too.
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Yes, and then No. Lion Hats predates Beaver Brand by some good many years. They dropped the Lion Hats which morphed into Beaver Brand....The Lion Brand goes back to the turn of the Century (1900) where Beaver Brand was introduced in the 60's.
This hat is from the 30's......I will now have Three Lion Hats...one each from the 30's, 40's and early 50's. This one is NOS, however was not stored well and does have some mothing:(:( BUT it still was too old, and too cool to pass up.:rolleyes:;)
 
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DRB

One Too Many
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Location
Florida
I am waiting on two Optimos.
#1.
Optimo Montecristi Classic Fedora Straw
Light to Medium Tan Ribbon, 1".
2 1/4 - 2 1/2 BRIM (I asked for a brim of 2 3/8)

#2.
Optimo Fedora
Open Crown, low crown
Color: Silverbelly. 100% beaver underbelly.
Ribbon color: Any color from light pewter to medium pewter.
Ribbon width: 1"
Ribbon type: Similar to "The Montecristi" below.
Brim: 2 1/8", Underwelt

I am looking forward to a good month. This is a similar picture, different colored ribbon. My Optimo Montecristi with Self ribbon.png
 
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Messages
18,588
Location
Nederland
I am waiting on two Optimos.
#1.
Optimo Montecristi Classic Fedora Straw
Light to Medium Tan Ribbon, 1".
2 1/4 - 2 1/2 BRIM (I asked for a brim of 2 3/8)

#2.
Optimo Fedora
Open Crown, low crown
Color: Silverbelly. 100% beaver underbelly.
Ribbon color: Any color from light pewter to medium pewter.
Ribbon width: 1"
Ribbon type: Similar to "The Montecristi" on the internet.
Brim: 2 1/8", Underwelt

I am looking forward to a good month. This is a similar picture, different colored ribbon. View attachment 164254
That is one excellent looking panama there, Dennis. Should be a stellar one.
 

jonesy86

I'll Lock Up
Messages
4,610
Location
Kauai
This is the latest on my pandanus Vanuatu cowboy hat.

6087203cfc3b9d2b337629b0601a97ef.jpg


Still some work to tidy it up and get the trimming on. I’m using a black sheen cord which will have brass tips on the ends. (its just pinned at the moment)

This is 9cm brim and 11cm crown from head line to the bottom of the pinch. I think this taller crown will balance with your facial proportions.


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