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Here’s a photo showing a compilation of different J.C. Penney Logos. You will notice a shift from using variations of the name from J.C. Penney Company Incorporated to the shortened version “Penney’s”. That happened sometime in the early 1950s. When exactly I don’t know, I may be mistaken on...

Thank you Vic! Using the patent number I found this description of the process. https://patents.google.com/patent/US3054113A/en Good stuff.

Thanks Vic, That’s interesting. Do you have any more information you can share? How was the felt doubled - by adhesive or some felting process that fused the layers together? Because of the extra material and production steps involved were these hats sold at premium prices?

I don’t know. Phrases on hat bands are often vague marketing slogans. It might refer to the quality or thickness of the felt. Penney’s, in those days was a main street store located in small towns and cities across America. They generally sold very good to excellent quality merchandise at a...

That logo was in use in the 20s, 30s, and 40s. So that would be consistent with your hunch, but I can’t narrow it down more than that.

Nice hat. Judging by the company logo, I’m going to say prior to 1952. It was about that time that the company switched to the “Penney’s” logo posted by Moehawk a few comments above in this thread.

Thank you, We all know part of wearing a hat is to wear it with confidence. Your remarks are reassuring and relieve me of one less worry. I appreciate it very much.

Thank you Bill, Those are my thoughts. I haven’t been to a funeral in ages and worried that a light hat is a breach of etiquette. Thank you for your thoughts.

I need some help choosing a hat to wear to a funeral. I understand the etiquette about when to wear my hat and when to take it off. What I am struggling with is which color of fedora to wear. I am wearing a black suit, grey shirt and black tie. I have three hats i am considering: An...

Of course, my question was answered and i thank you for all your advice. A couple final questions. I have a stratoliner. Forgive my ignorance, but makes a Premier Stratoliner. And lastly, how can I straighten a curled ribbon it was originally slightly folded and I made it worse trying to fix...

Thanks for the advice. I found this Open Road fedora in the classifieds. This is exactly what i have in mind. It’s darn near as handsome a hat as I’ve ever seen. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Again, point taken. I am new here and at times find the scope of TFL a bit overwhelming. I will definitely take a look at the classifieds I guess I have gotten used to searching estate sales. I’ve found some amazing vintage hats for pennies. I posted because, i want a Vintage quality...

Is it permissible to say “tickled pink?” Thanks for this procedure. I don’t have an aluminum block, but i have an old dome style stretcher. Would that work? Honestly, i love learning clear techniques like this. I’m not a hatter and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Thanks :) Sent...

Point taken. I live close enough to both the Garland Plant and Peters Brothers that getting it professionally blocked is an option. The question then is: is it a good choice? I mean, a 7X OR is a very nice hat. I have a western weight Beaver Brand fedora that I love and I would love a...