1946: Stetson Acquires Mallory... but then what?

ScottF · Aug 16, 2009

Here's another red 1817 one, similar to Dinerman's. This hat has a sewn overwelt and a backbow.

garryowen · Mar 22, 2015

So when did this exact style of markings start to appear and when did it end?

I have a hat with such markings, I would really like to know.
Here it is:

Jhoff_1979 · May 8, 2017

I found this Mallory just today at the local Antique mall. Only $25!! It was too small however and I walked away feeling sick abut it. I bet that's nothing new here for the fellow Loungers. :-D

Here's my question. Two actually.

1.) Does anybody have any idea what year this is from? I am guessing not older than 1965 due to the information presented in prior posts in this thread.

2.) Can anybody tell me what model name this might have been?

No holes or blemises had been noticeable by me with the exception of some slight discoloration in the band. You wouldn't notice unless you are close up and then only barely. It was smooth as silk!! Not even kidding. Like butter. I own new Stetson felts and they do not feel close to this!

Frunobulax · May 8, 2017

Jhoff_1979 said:
I found this Mallory just today at the local Antique mall. Only $25!! It was too small however and I walked away feeling sick abut it. I bet that's nothing new here for the fellow Loungers. :-D

Here's my question. Two actually.

1.) Does anybody have any idea what year this is from? I am guessing not older than 1965 due to the information presented in prior posts in this thread.

2.) Can anybody tell me what model name this might have been?

No holes or blemises had been noticeable by me with the exception of some slight discoloration in the band. You wouldn't notice unless you are close up and then only barely. It was smooth as silk!! Not even kidding. Like butter. I own new Stetson felts and they do not feel close to this!

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It doesn't have the telltale date on the liner, but I'm guessing 50s. Baskin is the model name. What size is it? Perhaps you could broker it to another Lounger in the Classies.

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40Cal · May 8, 2017

Jhoff_1979 said:
I found this Mallory just today at the local Antique mall. Only $25!! It was too small however and I walked away feeling sick abut it. I bet that's nothing new here for the fellow Loungers. :-D

Here's my question. Two actually.

1.) Does anybody have any idea what year this is from? I am guessing not older than 1965 due to the information presented in prior posts in this thread.

2.) Can anybody tell me what model name this might have been?

No holes or blemises had been noticeable by me with the exception of some slight discoloration in the band. You wouldn't notice unless you are close up and then only barely. It was smooth as silk!! Not even kidding. Like butter. I own new Stetson felts and they do not feel close to this!

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Your photo of the liner logo cuts off the Established date. I can see the tale end of the little bracket that surrounds it!
The plastic tip cover makes me think 1950's. Nice hat.... what size was it?

carouselvic · May 8, 2017

Baskin was the retailer

Frunobulax · May 8, 2017

carouselvic said:
Baskin was the retailer

Somebody had a "Baskin," didn't they? Dobbs?

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Jhoff_1979 · May 9, 2017

40Cal said:
Your photo of the liner logo cuts off the Established date. I can see the tale end of the little bracket that surrounds it!
The plastic tip cover makes me think 1950's. Nice hat.... what size was it?

It didn't have a size and the seller had no idea. I'm a 7 1/2 and it was small on me. Maybe a 7?

Jhoff_1979 · May 9, 2017

40Cal said:
Your photo of the liner logo cuts off the Established date. I can see the tale end of the little bracket that surrounds it!
The plastic tip cover makes me think 1950's. Nice hat.... what size was it?

It didn't say anywhere inside the hat. I'm a 7 1/2. Maybe a 7 or a little over?

carouselvic · May 9, 2017

Frunobulax said:
Somebody had a "Baskin," didn't they? Dobbs?

Sent directly from my mind to yours.

Baskin was a Chicago dept store, the concord was likely the model

Jhoff_1979 · May 9, 2017

Frunobulax said:
It doesn't have the telltale date on the liner, but I'm guessing 50s. Baskin is the model name. What size is it? Perhaps you could broker it to another Lounger in the Classies.

Sent directly from my mind to yours.

I like that idea! Or even better......I can see if anyone is willing to do a swap for a 7 1/2 if I acquire this hat. I can easily go back and get it if their was any interest. How do I find the classified section? I'm sorry but I'm still a rookie here and learning my way around.

carouselvic · May 9, 2017

here is one store

Frunobulax · May 9, 2017

Jhoff_1979 said:
I like that idea! Or even better......I can see if anyone is willing to do a swap for a 7 1/2 if I acquire this hat. I can easily go back and get it if their was any interest. How do I find the classified section? I'm sorry but I'm still a rookie here and learning my way around.

Just back out to the home page. Classifieds are near the bottom.

If there is no reorder tag behind the sweatband, measure the opening front to back and side to side in inches. Add the numbers and divide by 2. That'll be a good estimate.

Example: 8" front to back + 6 1/2" side to side = 14 1/2", divide by 2 and you get 7 1/4.

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Wesslyn · May 9, 2017

Baskin closed somewhat recently from what I've read. I've got a Biltmore from Baskin I picked up in Naperville.
See em every so often around here, I live in Illinois after all.

Jhoff_1979 · May 9, 2017

Wesslyn said:
Baskin closed somewhat recently from what I've read. I've got a Biltmore from Baskin I picked up in Naperville.
See em every so often around here, I live in Illinois after all.

That's where I was! Naperville. I had no idea you are local to me sir! Hwdy neighbor!

moontheloon · May 9, 2017

Jhoff_1979 said:
That's where I was! Naperville. I had no idea you are local to me sir! Hwdy neighbor!

one of the best drum shops on the planet is in Naperville

Steve Maxwells drum shop

Jhoff_1979 · May 9, 2017

moontheloon said:
one of the best drum shops on the planet is in Naperville

Steve Maxwells drum shop

Never heard of it.

Jhoff_1979 · May 9, 2017

Wesslyn said:
Baskin closed somewhat recently from what I've read. I've got a Biltmore from Baskin I picked up in Naperville.
See em every so often around here, I live in Illinois after all.

Where had you been when you found the Biltmore?

Wesslyn · May 9, 2017

Jhoff_1979 said:
Where had you been when you found the Biltmore?

My band had a show at a soundstage and I found a few hats in their costume department.
Sometimes asking real nice and batting your eyelashes and offering money is a way to score some hats from costume departments.
Also, howdy!

AbridgedPause · Oct 8, 2017

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