Hi Folks, I recently found a Van Dyke Hatters hat while cleaning out my mother's house. It is in the original box and appears unworn. I have no idea who this hat was purchased for, but I assume that is was for my grandfather, who was born in 1898 and passed in 1984. I have many photos of him back in the day, wearing similar hats. I also assume that my mother, whom recently passed at age 92, had saved it as a reminder of her father. But I could be wrong about all of this, and unfortunately my mother was the last person who could tell the real story. I don't expect the hat to have any monetary value, but it has sentimental value to me.
Can anyone share knowledge about this hat or its maker? For instance, is this hat from the 1940s? 1950s? 1960s? 1970s? Is it made to be worn as it is, or would it normally be shaped? etc. I know nothing about hats and am hoping to learn about this interesting discovery!
Thanks in advance.
Can anyone share knowledge about this hat or its maker? For instance, is this hat from the 1940s? 1950s? 1960s? 1970s? Is it made to be worn as it is, or would it normally be shaped? etc. I know nothing about hats and am hoping to learn about this interesting discovery!
Thanks in advance.
