Lutra is a European Otter. What is interesting is America didn't have a fur trade exchange up to WWI. For example they had to buy Canadian and Australian fur from London. Fur from the Russia (other eastern sources) came through Leipzig.Well, if hats made out if otters look like that one, it's no surprise that otters would be rare in Europe!
Cool Brother J.50's Borsalino Alessandria:
You have a hat for every job and each hat withstands the duties it is called for. What a super teamEarly morning I rushed outside hearing odd noises. A coyote had fallen thru thin ice. Only the back 1/2 of the male was in the water, but it was struggling on the slippery ice. Coralling our dogs inside, I spread planks across the bare ice to the small hole and thru a boat towel on the last board. Sure enough the coyote crawled up sprinted into the shore treeline, rolled in the snow and went about its way. Pulled on a wool jacket and vtg. Stetson Playboy for the start of my day.
Yesterday afternoon I needed firewood. My vtg. Stetson Open Road Twenty-five is a frequent chore hat. Soft, malleable felt on this hat. Shows its age, but an excellent hat.
My grandfather and father instilled the discipline of cleaning and preping tools prior to the next use. I offer a nod to my grandfather and dad. Having learned I cleaned the saw and grabbed some hat pics.
Best, Eric -
BTW, fine hats you have there.
Alden 403 Moc Toe Boot - Brown Chromexcel - $680 The classic "Indy" style Alden Boot in the classic Horween brown Chromexcel. 
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - #395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks. 
Himel Bros. - The Ross Mk. 1 Leather Jacket Classic D-pocket motorcycle/aviator style jacket.
Nice Gannon. That 1st pic looks very good.Dark Black Cherry Gannon the "Dillinger"
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Nice bold contrast.Unknown maker short velour hat sold by Hut-Spanke
DSCN7544 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
With a little back bow goodness
DSCN7543 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN7541 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Really should try to get that wrinkle out of the ribbon one of these days.
12-19-2017 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Michael
Mighty nice hat.
Looks like a good companion indeed DH.A last minute four state 2,500 mile three-day business trip (all driving). The Christys' Fold-Away was the perfect companion:
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Hat from the elements...From earlier this morning (the forum wasn’t working for me at the time)
Rainy day - Adventurebilt is up to the job.
Cheers! David
They are a very useful hat,imo.A last minute four state 2,500 mile three-day business trip (all driving). The Christys' Fold-Away was the perfect companion:
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Love that hat.
Great colors.Camel Gannon
Have a terrific Tuesday
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Built for the AdventureFrom earlier this morning (the forum wasn’t working for me at the time)
Rainy day - Adventurebilt is up to the job.
Cheers! David
