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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

Wyldkarma

One Too Many
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1,805
Location
Austin, TX
I continue with the series of heather felts bought in France
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This magnificent example has no name only bears the inscription inside the dome "feutre de poli" which signifies fur felt
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Like the others it seems to have been partially finished
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The seller attributes it to one of the great producers, Bouteille, of Chazelles sur Lyon, historical disrtict of the French hatters
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The felt, long-haired, is a melange of fur and wool with the shades you see well in this photograph
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The felt is thick and very malleable and the ribbon of exquisite workmanship, even if a little curled by bad storage
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Buon mercoledì!
A great thank for your likes on the yesterday heather felt
A heathered head and a gleam in your eye! Buona giornata ;)
 

Eyeofsauron

One of the Regulars
Messages
143
Location
Pittsfield, Ma
Donning my own refurbed black Borsalino again this early A.M. for a Noir effect. I've learned that you don't want to discount black hats. I used to hate them with a passion but if done right they can turn out to be a pretty impressive lid...tall straight crown and a 3 inch snap brim on this one
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I'd like to add myself to the list who love the look of that hat.

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Tukwila

My Mail is Forwarded Here
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3,382
Location
SW of Antifa Central (PDX)
Summer's last hurrah here today. Supposed to be 86. Sadly, with a very hat unfriendly gale force wind. This morning, before the winds arrive, it's the Wormser,

Have a good one,
Michael
Michael, the Worsmer is to die for! Great ensemble today!


Oh boy, another Playboy, and a gorgeous color too!
 

AbbaDatDeHat

I'll Lock Up
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8,850
Donning my own refurbed black Borsalino again this early A.M. for a Noir effect. I've learned that you don't want to discount black hats. I used to hate them with a passion but if done right they can turn out to be a pretty impressive lid...tall straight crown and a 3 inch snap brim on this one
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Terry this pic is for the archives. Such a perfect display and being black, even more so! The black 3” incher suits you very well. Not sure why you worry about either. Many covet such a hat!
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15,083
Location
Buffalo, NY
Paris accord... jacket by Lanvin, hat by Stetson. Some unusual finishing trim in this depression era real nutria quality. The pitch on the sweatband stitching is about as fine as it gets. For you old timers, this hat was originally gleaned from eBay by eagle-eyed FL member Zetwal. I purchased the hat from him.

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Desert dog

My Mail is Forwarded Here
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3,291
Location
California
That is so beautiful! A unique brim, and in such pristine condition.
Paris accord... jacket by Lanvin, hat by Stetson. Some unusual finishing trim in this depression era real nutria quality. The pitch on the sweatband stitching is about as fine as it gets. For you old timers, this hat was originally gleaned from eBay by eagle-eyed FL member Zetwal. I purchased the hat from him.

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AbbaDatDeHat

I'll Lock Up
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8,850
Paris accord... jacket by Lanvin, hat by Stetson. Some unusual finishing trim in this depression era real nutria quality. The pitch on the sweatband stitching is about as fine as it gets. For you old timers, this hat was originally gleaned from eBay by eagle-eyed FL member Zetwal. I purchased the hat from him.

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Perfection Alan!! Is there any chance of seeing closeups of the brim underbinding and overstitching!! It appears another anomalous Boss Raw Edge distinction.
Perfect in sooo many ways. Thank you.
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Messages
11,375
Location
Alabama
Paris accord... jacket by Lanvin, hat by Stetson. Some unusual finishing trim in this depression era real nutria quality. The pitch on the sweatband stitching is about as fine as it gets. For you old timers, this hat was originally gleaned from eBay by eagle-eyed FL member Zetwal. I purchased the hat from him.

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That is a hat I'd walk to Buffalo for. Always a thrill to see it, Alan. It sure reminds me of the Arminto found here.
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AbbaDatDeHat

I'll Lock Up
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8,850
Thanks Bowen... a few additional photos attached.

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Thank you Alan. Very interesting and classy underbinding on this Raw Edge. My only other recollection of similar treatment is from the Colonel’s collection, i believe. And then the thin edge binding on one of mine. These must be special orders is all i can come up with.
Thanks again. Bowen
Ps: museum piece by the way.
 
Messages
17,514
Location
Maryland
These clips were a fascinating fashion accessory from the early century. I have a box of them if anyone wants one. I tried putting one in a hat that was not very "soft", it pulled the sides out and changed the fit drastically. I think the hat needed to be more "weathered." To see this one with the clip intact is a treat.
Mike, Thank you! The felt on this one is very receptive to the clip (also the very tall crown). It's hard to describe without having the felt in hand. Do any of your clips have "Dermotta" on them?
 
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15,083
Location
Buffalo, NY
That is a hat I'd walk to Buffalo for. Always a thrill to see it, Alan. It sure reminds me of the Arminto found here.
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Thank you Alan. Very interesting and classy underbinding on this Raw Edge. My only other recollection of similar treatment is from the Colonel’s collection, i believe. And then the thin edge binding on one of mine. These must be special orders is all i can come up with.
Thanks again. Bowen
Ps: museum piece by the way.

Thanks guys. That Arminto with under binding is a good catch. So many variations within the same felt quality/price point. There must have been a sea of possibilities back in those days.
 

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