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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

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I was thinking late '50s when I first picked it up, but was told by my hatter that based on the logo it's probably '52-'53 at the latest. Here's a look inside and also the original sales receipt that can with it in the box. Would love to learn more if anyone has any information!

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That is one of the earlier logos. Try looking in the Rochester Polk City Directories, perhaps you can nail down the years Mr. Gallagher lived on Lakeshore Drive.
 
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Ever come across a Chianina, Charlie? The bulls can reach a height of 6' 7".
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Never saw one, Greg. Good thing, because in those days it would have been my job to take the forequarter off the hook and put it on the boning table. A forequarter from a bull that size would be probably in excess of 500 lbs! My record at the time was only a 338 lb forequarter.
 
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I was thinking late '50s when I first picked it up, but was told by my hatter that based on the logo it's probably '52-'53 at the latest. Here's a look inside and also the original sales receipt that can with it in the box. Would love to learn more if anyone has any information!

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It is in beautiful shape. I'm not up on this brand's logos, somebody here will chime in. Nice hat.
 
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I've been helping a theater friend get her house ready for a loan inspection these past few days. It was a plea for help and her theater "family" has been working hard on the little house. The day called for a working straw hat so the Lee Nassau got the job. I think this is an early hat, most likely based on the logo and store logo, mid to late 50s from research.

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Just grab and go today, fellas. MrsFed's beloved father passed away during the night. We started getting messages from Ecuador about 4 a.m. pacific time. All good thoughts and prayers are welcome. Looks like she'll be heading out on a flight tonight and I'll be here covering the bases at home.

Hug your loved ones. You just never know when...

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My condolences and prayers for you, your wife and her safe travels.
 

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I was thinking late '50s when I first picked it up, but was told by my hatter that based on the logo it's probably '52-'53 at the latest. Here's a look inside and also the original sales receipt that can with it in the box. Would love to learn more if anyone has any information!

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Man that's beautiful! I don't care what year it is, I might even fight @Wesslyn for that one! ;)
 
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