Fantastic Portis! that felt ribbon made to look like a belt is sooo cool! Great find , Anthony!a lovely "New Slant" to add to the family
light as a feather this thing is ... or "tissue" as stated on the sweat
a lovely "New Slant" to add to the family
light as a feather this thing is ... or "tissue" as stated on the sweat
there are many different versions of the Tom n Jerry ... this is simply a decorative triple stitch.
I took out my New Slant to compare the two. The hat band is the same, less the wind trolley, brim stitching is the same as well. The later date of my grey one is indicated by the $10.00 price tag. And of course, the liner. It is also one of the lightest hats in my stable. Very interesting to compare the two.a lovely "New Slant" to add to the family
light as a feather this thing is ... or "tissue" as stated on the sweat
Very nice,congrats.Received this Portis "Sterling Quality" yesterday after winning it on eBay. My first Portis. Undoubtedly from the late 50s or very early 60s. Features a plastic tip protector. An approximate 5 1/2" crown and 2 1/4" bound brim. Everything is in great shape on this hat as it looks virtually unworn. I gave it a good brushing and steaming last night and went with a center dent, though it may be telling me it wants a diamond. The felt is very responsive and easy to work with. It popped right out to open crown with only a trace of ghost bash and took a dry crease easily. Pics to follow. There is a reorder tag in the rear of the hat; however, it's placement under the liner makes it difficult to photograph.
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beautiful pieceReceived this Portis "Sterling Quality" yesterday after winning it on eBay. My first Portis. Undoubtedly from the late 50s or very early 60s. Features a plastic tip protector. An approximate 5 1/2" crown and 2 1/4" bound brim. Everything is in great shape on this hat as it looks virtually unworn. I gave it a good brushing and steaming last night and went with a center dent, though it may be telling me it wants a diamond. The felt is very responsive and easy to work with. It popped right out to open crown with only a trace of ghost bash and took a dry crease easily. Pics to follow. There is a reorder tag in the rear of the hat; however, it's placement under the liner makes it difficult to photograph.
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That's the berries, brother! Seriously fabulous Portis, Jim!Received this Portis "Sterling Quality" yesterday after winning it on eBay. My first Portis. Undoubtedly from the late 50s or very early 60s. Features a plastic tip protector. An approximate 5 1/2" crown and 2 1/4" bound brim. Everything is in great shape on this hat as it looks virtually unworn. I gave it a good brushing and steaming last night and went with a center dent, though it may be telling me it wants a diamond. The felt is very responsive and easy to work with. It popped right out to open crown with only a trace of ghost bash and took a dry crease easily. Pics to follow. There is a reorder tag in the rear of the hat; however, it's placement under the liner makes it difficult to photograph.
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Congratulations Jim, that Portis is a corker! Stunning color and features.Received this Portis "Sterling Quality" yesterday after winning it on eBay. My first Portis. Undoubtedly from the late 50s or very early 60s. Features a plastic tip protector. An approximate 5 1/2" crown and 2 1/4" bound brim. Everything is in great shape on this hat as it looks virtually unworn. I gave it a good brushing and steaming last night and went with a center dent, though it may be telling me it wants a diamond. The felt is very responsive and easy to work with. It popped right out to open crown with only a trace of ghost bash and took a dry crease easily. Pics to follow. There is a reorder tag in the rear of the hat; however, it's placement under the liner makes it difficult to photograph.
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Thats one special hat Jim. Kudos! You kno I like the center crease.Received this Portis "Sterling Quality" yesterday after winning it on eBay. My first Portis. Undoubtedly from the late 50s or very early 60s. Features a plastic tip protector. An approximate 5 1/2" crown and 2 1/4" bound brim. Everything is in great shape on this hat as it looks virtually unworn. I gave it a good brushing and steaming last night and went with a center dent, though it may be telling me it wants a diamond. The felt is very responsive and easy to work with. It popped right out to open crown with only a trace of ghost bash and took a dry crease easily. Pics to follow. There is a reorder tag in the rear of the hat; however, it's placement under the liner makes it difficult to photograph.
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Love that patterned weave Bill.
Very cool, Bill. That new pug does lift it up.
Stunning Bill! Love that weave, it is so "organic" looking. Many thanks to @buler for offering so many great hats. I have not been able to take advantage of this
just putting another Portis with its family
