That has to be the most elaborate boater I have ever seen.
That has to be the most elaborate boater I have ever seen.
Mostly hat, but the few cattle I do have are of substantial quality.
Art Hickman and His Orchestra, who played San Francisco's St. Francis Hotel in the 19teens and early '20s, were probably the very first Big Band - meaning a dance orchestra of ten or more members, with brass, reed, and rhythm sections.
Hickman inspired a young classical violinist to start a similar group and become a hit recording artist. His name: Paul Whiteman.
The saxophone player just to the left of Art's drum kit is Clyde Doerr, one of the most famous in the day when the sax was still somewhat of a novelty. Clyde made many solo records as well as duets with his section-mate Bert Ralton, at the far right.
The boaters weren't part of their usual outfits, just a publicity gag - perhaps for a local hat store?
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Maybe it's because nobody needs me.
Last Saturday was the Burgon Society Garden Party where I wore my boater with academicals. Unfortunately, the person holding the camera did not take a good pic of me...
The group hood photo:
After watching 'Public Enemies' I'm rather interested in the Boater that Depp wore at the end in Chicago. It didn't appear to be a typical Boater ast it seemed a bit softer like a Panama as the brim curled softly as he hit the pavement. Also, the crown didn't seem to have that squared off effect to it like the typical variety as the edge between the sides & top were fairly rounded.
Has anyone here seen an equivilent varity to this? Unfortunately there are no pictures to be had just yet of this particular lid to be found, otherwise I'd post it here as an example, but for those who have seen this film you know what I am talking about.
It just has a more relaxed summer feel to it & maybe it's just the way Depp wears it, but it looks fantastic. If there are any images that I haven't found yet, please post it. Thanks for any help in finding an good alternative folks.
Cheers!
Dan
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Might this be it?Originally Posted by DanielJones
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...a%3DN%26um%3D1
Campaign Hat Corps, '07
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That's not it. But, oddly enough, it is the same hat that Orvis charges fifty bucks more for!
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All your Boaters look great in the pics, especially Big Man, and I'm not just saying that because he's 6'6" and somany lbs!
On the strength of this thread I'm going on the hunt for one.
I live very near to Coldstream, the abundant population of ex guardsmen would mean I'd certainly not get away with the standard Guards Ribbon that seems to come with every new one. So I'll have to make my own.
One of my favourite films features them and I'll always think of "Half a sixpence" when I see one.
Now where's the link to the Boating blazer thread!
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I know exactly what you mean. I was wondering if they didn't do some kind of "Hollywood" effect to make it stay on his head. I hadn't thought of it being a softer boater? Interesting- I thought it looked like a vintage hat, as the newer boaters all seem to be such a light color. I'll have to see if I can find a picture
Just won the Pilgrim Boater that was on ebay. Unfortunately I can't seem to be able to copy the image address. So I will have to wait & take some pics when i receive it. At any rate here is a link to the finished auction.
Vintage Men's Straw Boater Hat
The crown of the liner looks to be a bit sweat stained. Hopefully it will be easy to clean. The overall condition of the hat looks excellent. All the weaving looks super sharp & the color is a medium honey. The ribbon & bow is mostly black with an alternating maroon & white striping running through the middle horizontally. Hopefully I got a decent deal.
Needless to say it is a nice looking hat & I can't wait to wear it for our local Concerts in the Park. The one night in particular the Sugar Daddy Swing Kings will be playing.
I will post some pics once I receive it some time next week.
Cheers!
Dan
"If you believe everything you read, better not read." - Japanese Proverb
Well here is the Pilgrim that I recently won on ebay.
It was a shade on the snug side when I got it. But, with a small application of steam from a tea kettle & a hat jack I managed to get enough stretch in it to fit just right. I will eventually have to get the sweatband replaced but that can be done this winter some time when the season doesn't call for such hats. Maybe Art would be able to accomplish this I'm sure.
I'll have to admit I though it may look a tad daffy on me before I got it but took a chance anyway. To my eternal surprise it actually works on me. Sorry about the scruff, odd hour pictures. You know how it is.
I'll try and get some better pics in a proper outdoor setting soon.
Now I'm on the hunt for a softer variety of this style, something a little more airy just for fun.
Cheers!
Dan
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