Vita-felt?

[Tony in Tarzana]

Just traded my Stetson Porkpie for this, with a fellow whom I've encouraged to join the Lounge.

It's a Stetson Medalist with no liner, and it's a Vita-Felt. I think I'll be wearing this one a lot. Here are a few pictures, click on the small ones for a bigger version:






Any guesses as to its vintage?

[besdor]

Tony, you made an excellent trade . That hat is vintage 1940's and is a great quality hat . There is no way that Stetson could ever duplicate that hat today.


Steven

[RBH]

Another great hat T in T .
I love the ribbon, looks like a hat you can wear dressed up or down.

[Maj.Nick Danger]

That is a very nice hat.
I'll trade ya my tiny size 7 Dobbs Fifth Avenue stingy brim for it.

[John in Covina]

Hi Tony,

Great trade, that's a fine hat for all occasions. Sans liner should make it a little more comfy in warmer weather. Can you take a pix of the crown?

Sincerely,

[Tony in Tarzana]

Can you take a pix of the crown?

From above or below?

Glad to see you back around these parts, John. How goes it?

[RBH]

[Tony in Tarzana]

Thanks! I'm saving a copy of that ad!

[Razzman]

Great trade Tony. I think you got the better of the deal. That is a very fine looking hat. It's just my opinion, but I think that hat is good look on you. I'd make that trade anytime. What is the crown height and brim width?

[Tony in Tarzana]

Actually, I think it was a win-win trade. The fellow who got my porkpie is very happy, and it was a Royal Deluxe in near-perfect shape. He's a stand-up bass player in the Detroit area, who has family who worked at J.L. Hudson, where the porkpie was first sold.

The crown on the Medalist in the center-dent bash I have on it now (since those pictures) is about 4-3/4" and the brim is 2-5/8".