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Randy, Thanks! This is the only Soft Felt I have encountered with such a liner but I agree it's a good idea. I have some vintage German Straw Boaters with something similar which might have been the influence.
Another great one Steve!Wegener "Extra" possibly early 1950s.
Wegener Postcards, possibly 1930s
Got this 1950s Adam Executive ready for its first trip out and our first visit back to the beach this evening.
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This one arrived about a week ago a bit worse the wear from It’s travels. Most notably the front of the brim appeared to be folded and creased. The felt a bit weakened in that area.
After a serious brushing I got a big pot of water boiling and set to work. After a combination of a good amount of steam and more brushing. It really came back to life. Smoothed out some sloppy areas of the brim and crown. And then focused my attention on the tweaked front of the brim. More stream and more brushing and some of its structure recovered. Not one hundred percent. But very happy with the results.
as it arrived...
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Now..
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And a perfect evening for sunset at the beach.
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It might be inexpensive, but it sure is stylish.
Overwelt curled brim with a hidden stitch....tall crown ....wow is the only thing I can say. What a wonderful hat. Would you classify it as a Lords vs. Homburg? Hybrid?Wegener, Paper Label missing, possibly mid 1920s to later 1920s. Fantastic Felt with a very soft hand. Over Welt Brim with Hidden Stitch, Tall Crown with Wide Band, Crown Tip Patch survived. Found this hat back in September 2014.
Mini Porcelain Top Hat promo item from the shop (Th. Scheunpflug, Freiberg, Saxony) that sold this Hat.
Thank you Randy!Great recovery, Joe.
I have had this hat for two years.
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The straw cone arrived two years ago from Catacaos - Peru. Home of the straw hats in Peru, it is very beautiful.
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It was finished by Penumbra hat with my specifications, but I have never worn it. Maybe it's too massive for my taste
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Today I took some pictures to see it worn, but I'm not convinced
Many thanks to all those who in recent months have allowed me to see hats of all kinds and styles, have helped me to look at the world with a positive spirit
I have had this hat for two years.
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The straw cone arrived two years ago from Catacaos - Peru. Home of the straw hats in Peru, it is very beautiful.
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It was finished by Penumbra hat with my specifications, but I have never worn it. Maybe it's too massive for my taste
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Today I took some pictures to see it worn, but I'm not convinced
Many thanks to all those who in recent months have allowed me to see hats of all kinds and styles, have helped me to look at the world with a positive spirit
That is a fantastic looking hat. Even if you just wear it in the garden it was well worth it.I have had this hat for two years.
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The straw cone arrived two years ago from Catacaos - Peru. Home of the straw hats in Peru, it is very beautiful.
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It was finished by Penumbra hat with my specifications, but I have never worn it. Maybe it's too massive for my taste
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Today I took some pictures to see it worn, but I'm not convinced
Many thanks to all those who in recent months have allowed me to see hats of all kinds and styles, have helped me to look at the world with a positive spirit
Fantastic Alan. Looks great! Very similar to the hat I’m wearing today.Scuse me while I Whippet out.
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Looking good DanieleI have had this hat for two years.
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The straw cone arrived two years ago from Catacaos - Peru. Home of the straw hats in Peru, it is very beautiful.
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It was finished by Penumbra hat with my specifications, but I have never worn it. Maybe it's too massive for my taste
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Today I took some pictures to see it worn, but I'm not convinced
Many thanks to all those who in recent months have allowed me to see hats of all kinds and styles, have helped me to look at the world with a positive spirit
Very cool bird there MaxView attachment 242272 View attachment 242271 Dobbs Game Bird. The liner logo is embroidered. Age? View attachment 242266 View attachment 242267 View attachment 242268 View attachment 242270 View attachment 242269 View attachment 242270 View attachment 242273 View attachment 242274 View attachment 242275 View attachment 242269