What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[hasselhoff]

Rodkins this Vs is stunning!

 

[zetwal]

Today, a Dobbs swansback with good age. The finish is interesting (and perhaps unique). It's not really a longhair. At least it's not like other 30s era longhairs that I have handled. Nor is it a suede finish like Stetson used to do. I'd say it's somewhere in between the two.

 

[zetwal]

One more, Happy Anniversary!

 

[hatophile]

Nice, Z!

 

[delectans]

Fabulous, z. Could I trouble you for an interior shot?

 

[delectans]

I wore my Mallory Twelve-Fifty over the weekend while we were in Chicago for several events, including the Antiques & Garden Fair at the Botanic Garden.

 

[hatophile]

That's such a great hat, Al.

 

[Rodkins]

Awesome lid, AL. Thanks everyone on the comments. That Silver Mist VS is the lightweight felt and is now one of my most favorite hats.

 

[Lefty]

Thanks, everyone.

 

[flyfishark]

I wore this Hopkins Airliner today. I love the hat, but can't find out much about Hopkins (or Brigham-Hopkins). The store where it was purchased, Snellenburgs in Philly, closed in 1962. The price tag on the hat is $3.99. Other than that, I know little about it. Anyone familiar with the "Airliner" by Hopkins, or a possible date-window for production? Thanks

 

[zetwal]

Fabulous, z. Could I trouble you for an interior shot?

Sure, here's one of the embroidered liner.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Here is a thread with info http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?41576-Ask-a-question-get-an-answer/page204

 

[Rodkins]

Thanks, everyone.

I really enjoy your pictures. Great stuff. Happy Anniversary.

 

[bolthead]

great hats fellas, one and all. +1

 

[Widebrim]

I wore this Hopkins Airliner today. I love the hat, but can't find out much about Hopkins (or Brigham-Hopkins). The store where it was purchased, Snellenburgs in Philly, closed in 1962. The price tag on the hat is $3.99. Other than that, I know little about it. Anyone familiar with the "Airliner" by Hopkins, or a possible date-window for production? Thanks

Man, I dig that! Reminds me of Sinatra's lids.

 

[delectans]

Perry, Mike, and bolt: Thank you, gentlemen!

z: Appreciate the liner shot. Great embroidered logo as well as ribbed cotton? liner material, which is very similar to that in one of my '30s Dobbs Homburgs.

 

[zetwal]

Appreciate the liner shot. Great embroidered logo as well as ribbed cotton? liner material, which is very similar to that in one of my '30s Dobbs Homburgs.

I don't really know how to evaluate the fabric. To me, the fiber seems like it may be thinner than cotton fiber. But I'm really not sure. I wish I had more skill in that area and could answer your question.

 

[flyfishark]

Thanks for the link. I looked at it earlier--and tried to take it further, but found little else. I appreciate your reply.

 

[flyfishark]

Man, I dig that! Reminds me of Sinatra's lids.

Come to think of it, I do seem to sing "That Old Black Magic" better when I wear it.

 

[Aureliano]

Today, a Dobbs swansback with good age. The finish is interesting (and perhaps unique). It's not really a longhair. At least it's not like other 30s era longhairs that I have handled. Nor is it a suede finish like Stetson used to do. I'd say it's somewhere in between the two.

Looks a bit stingy, Zetwal. Is that just a camera trick?