What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Short Balding Guy]

Not a dress hat or western, but Grandpa's old ball cap with "veil" while conversing with the local gobblers. My calling must have sounded like a hen with the corona-cough as they kept their distance. Or maybe it was the lingering odor of the vandals that were in this spot two days ago.

Your vandals look to be residents of the neighborhood. Locals always know the best spots don't they. Good luck calling gobblers.

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Sir you been showcasing some grand hats the past months. Looking sharp.

Eric -

 

[BobHufford]

wow, great pics Bob. Was that from a trail cam ?

Yep, you can see it on the tree to the left in the "damage" photo. I was hoping to see this guy:

 

[hatophile]

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Never heard of that brand before, but that's a dang nice hat.

 

[tropicalbob]

Yep, you can see it on the tree to the left in the "damage" photo. I was hoping to see this guy:

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Are you armed on these sojourns?

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Not a dress hat or western, but Grandpa's old ball cap with "veil" while conversing with the local gobblers. My calling must have sounded like a hen with the corona-cough as they kept their distance. Or maybe it was the lingering odor of the vandals that were in this spot two days ago.

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I do like the lighter cinnamon bears. My family used to hunt them, but I love watching them.

Old Mr. Tom can be right fickle. Sometimes it sounds like they have you surrounded and are sure to make an appearance only to remain just out of sight. Almost every day I have to stop for them and let the clear the road, but come time to hunt them and they’re reclusive and shy. It’s almost like they know.... l

 

[Frunobulax]

Thanks Eric... We can hope for sure... I have a feeling though we may only be getting empty stadium games.

It'll be like seeing the Cleveland Indians in 1985.

 

[BobHufford]

Are you armed on these sojourns?

Always ... besides the turkey gun these days there is a .44 Magnum revolver strapped to my chest. I would hate to be between mom and the youngster.

...but come time to hunt them and they’re reclusive and shy. It’s almost like they know.... l

I think they get the same magazines from the Conservation Department. That or they know if there has not been any corn in that feeder for two weeks it's time to keep your head low.

 

[Bamaboots]

Never heard of that brand before, but that's a dang nice hat.

Perry, that Brock was made by Wolthausen hats in Brockville, Ontario, the same company licensed by Stetson to make their hats in Canada in the later 30’s. I have a 7X CB from there and it is a fine hat.

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[Rumad]

This unknown maker Beaver Twenty on a damp morning
IMG_3176 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
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The rain may be over for now, still chilly and damp
4-24-2020 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Have a good Friday

Michael

I don’t care who made it, that’s a beautiful hat Michael

 

[Rumad]

Back from a late morning jaunt around my neighborhoods. I took in a Zoom mtg. while walking. "Never let a crisis go to waste," a quote acredited to Winston Churchill.

I wore a Royal Stetson with a tan/camel hued felt bound in a matching shade bound edge and a snappy sage green ribbon/bow. I like this "casual" colored hat as it works so easily with my attire. Royal usually indicates hats of a moderate or less price point. I beg to differ with this fedora.

For a relatively inexpensive price this hat has clever unique edge treatment. The brim edge is folded over and has a stitch to hold it down. The stitch is well executed. I started to count the stitches per inch, but the stitches are taught without being to tight that they blend into a flat surface. I am struck by the likeness of a closed channel shoe. This is not anything like it, but the execution is clean and makes a smooth surface. No pulling of the felt by too tight stitching. This is a lot of words to say that it is well done.

Be safe, be strong and see you on the streets soon, Eric -

What a fantastic color Eric.

 

[alanfgag]

Day five of French week is a two hat day.
Mossant homburg in black
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Grand offerings today Stefan.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Agnoulita:

Spring lasts about three weeks here, but it’s glorious while it lasts.


My photos today were taken in Agua Fria:

 

[alanfgag]

Green with empathy...

One of the facets of collecting vintage hats that intrigues me is the memory of stores past, imprinted for posterity on the leather sweatband. I wonder how many of my hats (I have quite a few) were sold in stores that are still in existence today? Or were in existence a month ago? Off the top of my head I can think of two - one is a hat pulled out to wear today.

I later switched to this Mallory:

 

[Redfokker]

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Very nice Sir! I love that ribbon treatment. You do have a style!

I do like the lighter cinnamon bears. My family used to hunt them, but I love watching them.

Old Mr. Tom can be right fickle. Sometimes it sounds like they have you surrounded and are sure to make an appearance only to remain just out of sight. Almost every day I have to stop for them and let the clear the road, but come time to hunt them and they’re reclusive and shy. It’s almost like they know.... l

We have had a bunch of turkeys roaming the streets of Albany lately. They hang out in the historic district of 1890s houses. Suckers just do what they want, you have to wait until they clear the street before driving on. Oh, I do mean the feathered type of turkeys, the two legged kind are a pain too.

 

[jonesy86]

RD OR inspired by Eric’s wonderful Cadet Blue Stratoliner this morning.

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That is a beautiful felt.

 

[Redfokker]

Agnoulita:

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Spring lasts about three weeks here, but it’s glorious while it lasts.

I like seeing everything green there Brent. It is a nice contrast with the rich color of that beautiful lid.

Green with empathy...

One of the facets of collecting vintage hats that intrigues me is the memory of stores past, imprinted for posterity on the leather sweatband. I wonder how many of my hats (I have quite a few) were sold in stores that are still in existence today? Or were in existence a month ago? Off the top of my head I can think of two - one is a hat pulled out to wear today.

I later switched to this Mallory:

Wonderful to see these Alan. The color and finishes are a dream.

 

[Redfokker]

A quick trip out to the post office today to mail a Homburg and some aquarium plants. I just grabbed the first one off the go-to pile, the Resistol 880 fell into my hand. The change over to straws being on the shelf is on my list of things to do. Been spending way too much time on Facebook of late, getting back to the family here is also one of my goals.

 

[Blare]

It'll be like seeing the Cleveland Indians in 1985.

 

[Blare]

Green with empathy...

One of the facets of collecting vintage hats that intrigues me is the memory of stores past, imprinted for posterity on the leather sweatband. I wonder how many of my hats (I have quite a few) were sold in stores that are still in existence today? Or were in existence a month ago? Off the top of my head I can think of two - one is a hat pulled out to wear today.

I later switched to this Mallory:

A wonderful example Alan

 

[Blare]

A quick trip out to the post office today to mail a Homburg and some aquarium plants. I just grabbed the first one off the go-to pile, the Resistol 880 fell into my hand. The change over to straws being on the shelf is on my list of things to do. Been spending way too much time on Facebook of late, getting back to the family here is also one of my goals.

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Super cool hat Mike