What hat are you waiting for today?

[moontheloon]

"Prouda ya."

Let's see what shows up first

 

[Bob Roberts]

Let's see what shows up first

Yeah but the liner and sweat alone is worth $27.00

 

[Frunobulax]

What? Did I miss something...? $27 BIN Gamebird?

Right place at the right time. It's a good feeling.

Congrats on a great deal, @moontheloon!


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[M Hatman]

Here is a teaser for a common color (grey, black band) fedora from 51 to 57.......store closed in early 58 discounting all the inventory so would not have been ordering new stock.....
Hat looked a little rough, hope it is not too bad, I can re-block it, we shall see........kind of a grail hat for me.....sold originally in Chicago
M

 

[moontheloon]

Here is a teaser for a common color (grey, black band) fedora from 51 to 57.......store closed in early 58 discounting all the inventory so would not have been ordering new stock.....
Hat looked a little rough, hope it is not too bad, I can re-block it, we shall see........kind of a grail hat for me.....sold originally in Chicago
M
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nice ... that would most likely be on the later end of your date estimate based on that tip crest ... late 50s... even more commonly early 60s

 

[M Hatman]

nice ... that would most likely be on the later end of your date estimate based on that tip crest ... late 50s... even more commonly early 60s

Thats what I thought only the store that sold it closed in 58...........their name is embossed on the sweat........so 57-58 is late 50's....
M
PS The store's closing IS documented in the Chicago Tribune.

 

[moontheloon]

Thats what I thought only the store that sold it closed in 58...........their name is embossed on the sweat........so 57-58 is late 50's....
M

indeed ... but you stated 51-57

you would not have seen this crest in the OPS era or even in the years soon after ... I'd say '57 at the earliest

 

[M Hatman]

indeed ... but you stated 51-57

you would not have seen this crest in the OPS era or even in the years soon after ... I'd say '57 at the earliest

Yes, my bad.......I meant , 51-57 was when the store operated at the location identifed on the hat. Shop discounted everything and closed early 58 as indicated by (then) contemporary advertising.......
Sorry about that......
M
PS: I was not sure how early that crest was used but did think to be late 50 early 60 myself, until I learned the store closed in 58. That gives a much tighter timeline, other than I do not know when that crest was introduced, but obviously before 58.....the size tag was a keyhole with the fractional size indicator only without the whole size......not sure how that fits into the timeline.....
And thanks Moon, you knowledge really helps in these situations.......
M

 

[Redfokker]

Here is a teaser for a common color (grey, black band) fedora from 51 to 57.......store closed in early 58 discounting all the inventory so would not have been ordering new stock.....
Hat looked a little rough, hope it is not too bad, I can re-block it, we shall see........kind of a grail hat for me.....sold originally in Chicago
M
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Nice, can't wait to see the results.

 

[Michael R.]

Guys I was born in the late 50s . I'm vintage ! Nice Hat @M Hatman

 

[Frunobulax]

 

[1mach1]

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Ooooo. Teaser alert!

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[1mach1]

Here is a teaser for a common color (grey, black band) fedora from 51 to 57.......store closed in early 58 discounting all the inventory so would not have been ordering new stock.....
Hat looked a little rough, hope it is not too bad, I can re-block it, we shall see........kind of a grail hat for me.....sold originally in Chicago
M
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Nice score!

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[Frunobulax]

Ooooo. Teaser alert!

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Heh. It'll hopefully be here early next week.


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[rclark]

 

[40Cal]

 

[Redfokker]

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That picture says volumes about a great one on the way Rick!

 

[Redfokker]

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Looks like the new hat thread will be the place to be next week. Antici.................pation!

 

[splintercellsz]

Rick, killin me with the anticipation!

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[Frunobulax]

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That's a nice one, Robert.


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