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Dobbs Twenty - Navy (1950s)
5 1/2 crown
1 7/8 matching grosgrain ribbon
2 inch brim with guild edge (with stitching)
When I opened the box from Jared I could see right away this was a special one. The blue felt almost seemed to glow as I pulled it from the box. (Maybe an angel choir in the background). Haha. Seriously though it is one beautiful hat in a wonderful dark blue color in a short brim style that I really enjoy wearing. Being a Dobbs Twenty I knew it would likely have a Guild Edge Brim (Dobbs version of Cavanagh Edge). At first glance though it appeared it was a beautifully done over welt. I then looked at the sweatband and saw the Guild Edge stamp. As I inspected more closely it appears the brim is a Cavanagh edge... with some small stitches around the top border of the Cavanagh edge. This stitching does not go all the way through the brim and appears it may be cosmetic. I have owned several Cavanagh edge hats and haven’t come across any with this type of stitching. Not sure if anyone else has seen them. Based on the manufacturing tag I’m thinking 1950s on this one. The sweatband features the Leisure Flex design which you can see some of in the manufacturing tag photo. The generous 5 1/2 crown and 2 inch brim Create a wonderful profile. And I just love the blue felt and ribbon. I am very grateful to Jared for this wonderful piece. Hats off to you sir... or hats on in this case!!
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View attachment 258463
Dobbs Twenty - Navy (1950s)
5 1/2 crown
1 7/8 matching grosgrain ribbon
2 inch brim with guild edge (with stitching)
When I opened the box from Jared I could see right away this was a special one. The blue felt almost seemed to glow as I pulled it from the box. (Maybe an angel choir in the background). Haha. Seriously though it is one beautiful hat in a wonderful dark blue color in a short brim style that I really enjoy wearing. Being a Dobbs Twenty I knew it would likely have a Guild Edge Brim (Dobbs version of Cavanagh Edge). At first glance though it appeared it was a beautifully done over welt. I then looked at the sweatband and saw the Guild Edge stamp. As I inspected more closely it appears the brim is a Cavanagh edge... with some small stitches around the top border of the Cavanagh edge. This stitching does not go all the way through the brim and appears it may be cosmetic. I have owned several Cavanagh edge hats and haven’t come across any with this type of stitching. Not sure if anyone else has seen them. Based on the manufacturing tag I’m thinking 1950s on this one. The sweatband features the Leisure Flex design which you can see some of in the manufacturing tag photo. The generous 5 1/2 crown and 2 inch brim Create a wonderful profile. And I just love the blue felt and ribbon. I am very grateful to Jared for this wonderful piece. Hats off to you sir... or hats on in this case!!
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Thank you so much Steve. And agree with you on both accounts. Big time thanks to Jared.I'm still trying to lift my jaw up after it dropped looking at that Dobbs Twenty, Joe. Fantastic looking lid and one gorgeous looking colour. Nice catch, cudos to you and Jared for bringing that one to the FL.
[/QUOTE]I just absolutely love that shape, colour, thin ribbon, bow flow, and wind cord. There is only one thing I do not like about that hat, Jim: it's not mine
QUOTE="Frunobulax, post: 2710126, member: 34862"]The San Antonio gets pressed into service to have lunch with some coworkers I hadn't seen since March.
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Love that Campdraft on you DaveView attachment 258857 View attachment 258858 Campdraft on this beautiful cool late summer New England day.
Thanks Joe!Love that Campdraft on you Dave
Looks great on both accountsView attachment 258901 I made a nice southern tomato pie last week.
This weekend it was an improvised Italian dish using veggie spiral noodles, Ragu tomato sauce, plus a layer Alfredo sauce, several layers of mozzarella and other such stuff.
As good as any Olive Garden creation!
And this evening’s appropriate hat?
A 50s Borsalino burg.
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