What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[steur]

Esther Weis

That is one tall crown on that one, Harv. Neat!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Well I purchased my first hat 2 weeks ago and it was a wool felt pork pie. I started reading about hats on this site and I became aware that fur felt and vintage are generally better quality hats. I saw a hat on an online buy and sell site. It was an hour and a half drive away but I decided to drive there. It seems that I take a 7 3/8 size and this one was listed as 7 1/2.

I arrived there a few mins ago and didn't even try it on before purchase. I just tried it on now for these pics.

It turns out to have a box it was sold in in the early 1950s. It is a biltmore Canada box but inside the box is a grey Stetson Whippet I believe.

Now my big question is how to clean it.

It needs a cleaning in the ribbon and the hat looks like it needs a little cleaning.

However inside that hat is really clean with no staining.

Any suggestions?

Will

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Good looking hat in a hard to find size. I’m not sure it’s a Whippet, but I’ll leave that for others as I’m no expert. In any case, it’s quite the score.

For cleaning, first try vacuuming with a drapery attachment and then a good brushing. If it still needs more you can either look at some of the DIY threads here (the first time you dunk a vintage hat in Camp fuel you’ll be a bit freaked out) or you can send it off. Lots of people can clean your hat and make any needed repairs. I’ve sent several out to VS but I think my first call today would be to @humanshoes if he can’t do it he might be able to point you in the right direction. Good luck and welcome to the addiction.


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[steur]

Thanks Red.

Thanks Stefan. They are a nice hat. I don't remember, off the top of my head, seeing you wear it before.

A super bunch of hats again Stefan. You find some real beauties.

Thanks Red. I think this Panizza will turn out to be pretty versatile. And I like this green color a lot to start with.

Thanks all,
Michael

Thanks, Michael. Your memory is correct: I have not posted any pictures of me wearing that Stetson (I had to look that up).

 

[steur]

Rain in the forecast so this Resistol 3X Got the nod.

Three inch brim offers decent protection from the rain and it’s also my favorite width for my western conversions.


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Very good conversion and a great colour, Brent.

 

[steur]

Champ to the office today. View attachment 113327

O yes!

 

[steur]

Well... I suppose there is no better way to start the weekend than to be under the new to me Mac Lachlan.

And thanks for all of your likes and kind words about the Mac Lachlan I wore earlier.

I hope that you each have the best start to the weekend, ever.

Great catch, Matt. New members to the homburg family are always welcome.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Hi Red.

Thanks for the message. Attached are pics of the inner leather band. I did not know Stetson Made hats in Canada in the 50s but this is what it says.

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Whippet you said and Whippet it is. I told you I wasn’t an expert. Vintage Whippets in that size are rare! If you see any in 7 5/8....



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[steur]

Casual Friday so I tossed some beads on the Camp Draft.

Superb form and lovely hat band, Bob.

 

[steur]

Wonderful, Stefan. I'll bet that Game Bird's wings are tired.

Thanks, Matt. It never let on if they were; it's not a bird to play games with!

 

[steur]

Looks great on you Stefan. Glad it found a home with someone who can wear it

Thanks for providing it Richard! All of a sudden I find myself longing for a bit colder weather so I can wear it!

 

[steur]

Impressive brim.


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Thanks Jim. It's an impressive hat all around!

 

[steur]

Sandmann Wien probably 1930s maybe earlier.

That's the kind of hat I'd like to see more often. Wonderful, Steve.

 

[steur]

Thanks Roger. It's an old Lands' End.

That's a gem Stefan. Very nice.

MIchael

It is. Thank you, Michael.

 

[Bill Hughes]

First outing with the Gannon natural. I have a strong feeling this is going to be a go to hat. Open crown is 6" and has a 3" brim.

 

[steur]

Saturday is better than Monday even when the weather sucks.

Premier Vita-Felt.

Happy Saturday, folks.

Grey with a blue tone to it? No matter: looks good!

 

[steur]

Old school hunter style.
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Ultimate coolness!

 

[steur]

Vintage Borsalino

Can't go wrong in my book with Borsalino, Harv. Wonderful.

 

[steur]

Pfff, I selected so many beatiful hats for a comment..... then tapatalk crashed [emoji58]

Again, A game all around!

Navy D'Aquino again

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Good to see you enjoy the great weather, Sergej.

 

[steur]

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Ah, yes.

 

[steur]

Hey folks!
Yesterday was non-stop rain. Spent most of the day indoors. I wore this Dobbs West briefly to make a run to the pharmacy. I'm wearing it again today to dry it out.

Have a great day!

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Welcome to the flock!
Looks great. These birds have some beautiful felt.

Lovely looking Dobbs, John. And I'm well pleased that the gamebird flapped its wings over to me; it's an incredible hat!