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  1. steur

    FS Three Barbisio hats size 59 (7 3/8)

    For sale are these three Barbisio hats. All are a size 7 3/8 or 59. Two in grey, one in green. Full descriptions and the complete set of pics of each can be found here: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/post-new-hats-here.28145/post-3084113...
  2. steur

    Italian makers trademarks

    I happened to stumble upon the Italian State Archive (Archivio centrale della stato) and with some advanced squirreling you can find the archives of The Ministero D'Agricoltura, Industria e Commercio. The ministry was responsible for the trademarks and they have their archive digitalized. The...
  3. Sweet Pea McGee

    Antique Millinery Blocks

    Lot of antique women's hat blocks, several puzzle blocks included. Would like to sell as lot, as they were purchased this way from a collector in Nashville, TN, who claims they came from McHenry's hat shop, which was a popular hat shop in the 50's and 60's. There is no way for me to prove this...
  4. AlanC

    What's your signature hat?

    The Signature Hat I've given this some thought before, and noticed that Tony was starting to consider his new Midnight Art-light at his 'signature' hat. So, do you have a particular signature hat or a signature style of hat? And what are some famous signature hats? One that immediately...
  5. B

    Identifying top hat material and construction question

    Hello! I'm getting married in 6 weeks and will be wearing a morning coat. I'm in the market for a top hat and need to know how to tell a silk plush hat from a fur hat. As well, silk hats are plush shellacked over a cloth shell; can anyone tell me what sort of cloth is generally used and if...
  6. steur

    Beneluxury

    It has been a while in the making, but here is a thread dedicated to hats from the low countries: Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Benelux in short and hence Beneluxury. Of the three Belgium was the most important player internationally where hats are concerned, but we'll see more of...
  7. airforceindy

    Sourcing Hat Bodies Wool, Straw, Blends?

    Sources for unblocked felt I've tracked down a few online sources courtesy of Google, but none of them appear (at first glance) to carry that great of a product. Is there a place that makes higher quality hoods or capelines available to 'Joe Schmoe'? I'd like to get as close to Akubra as...
  8. Jesse John

    Collective History of Stetson Hats

    Hello everyone, Im fairly new to The Lounge and my love for collecting hats started just a few years ago. Nonetheless, I was extremely excited when I found this community and I am grateful for all of the help/support I have received by such knowledgeable and kind members. Like many of you...
  9. B

    I need some HAT help!!!!

    In like a lion ... New to this forum, though I've known 'bout it for sometime. Just two fedoras to my name ... one in hand and one on the way ... but what a two they are! Found a seller on Ebay with the two in mint / like new condition for the price to-the-penny of one of Art Fawcett's $385...
  10. steur

    Panizza longhair fedora size 7 1/8 for sale

    For sale is this lovely Panizza Super longhair finish fedora hat. Overwelt edge at 5cm (2 inches) and crown 11 cm at the pinch. Fantastic hand to this felt; a very pettable hat. One small nick (see pictures), but other than that is super condition. Dated on the inside sweatband: 1965. Asking $...
  11. steur

    Vanzina Homburg size 7 1/4 for sale

    For sale is this beautiful Italian made Vanzina homburg in black. Qualitá Extra, size 7 1/4 (or 58 European). Brim at 5,5cm and crown 11cm in front. Probably 1960's. Asking $70. Shipping to the US will be $ 25.
  12. steur

    Meister Filz fedora size 7 1/8

    Meister Filz Record in grey. Size 57, with the bound brim at 6,5cm and crown at 10,5cm at the pinch. This comes as close to an American styled hat as any European hat. Full straight crown and fairly wide brim. Finishing is superb. Asking $ 80. Shipping costs to the US will be $ 25
  13. steur

    Thinning the herd: size 7 hats

    I’m trying to sell off a good chunk of my collection of hats, because I’m running out of storage space fast and I’ve decided (out of necessity) to go for quality instead of quantity. I’ll be listing them here for those who can appreciate a good hat when they see one and who know how to take care...
  14. steur

    Thinning out the herd; size 7 hats

    I’m trying to sell off a good chunk of my collection of hats, because I’m running out of storage space fast and I’ve decided (out of necessity) to go for quality instead of quantity. I’ll be listing them here for those who can appreciate a good hat when they see one and who know how to take care...
  15. steur

    Thinning out the herd: 7 1/4 and larger hats

    I’m trying to sell off a good chunk of my collection of hats, because I’m running out of storage space fast and I’ve decided (out of necessity) to go for quality instead of quantity. I’ll be listing them here for those who can appreciate a good hat when they see one and who know how to take care...
  16. steur

    Thinning out the herd 7 1/8 sized hats

    I’m trying to sell off a good chunk of my collection of hats, because I’m running out of storage space fast and I’ve decided (out of necessity) to go for quality instead of quantity. I’ll be listing them here for those who can appreciate a good hat when they see one and who know how to take care...
  17. steur

    Thinning out the herd 7 1/8 hats

    Well, I’m trying to sell off a good chunk of my collection of hats, because I’m running out of storage space fast and I’ve decided (out of necessity) to go for quality instead of quantity. I’ll be listing them here for those who can appreciate a good hat when they see one and who know how to...
  18. Seb

    Stetson / Lock & Co

    Hi , Im sebastien from France , Happy to have found that Website ,with a lot of informations , great hats lovers . So here is my hats Vintage Royal Stetson Stratoliner size 7 .very good condition Vintage Lock & Co Wetherby size 6 1/8 .very good condition here is the Stetson: and the...
  19. steur

    Thinning the hat collection part XI: size 7 1/4 and larger hats

    Well, I’m trying to sell off a good chunk of my collection of hats, because I’m running out of storage space fast and I’ve decided (out of necessity) to go for quality instead of quantity. I’ll be listing them here for those who can appreciate a good hat when they see one and who know how to...
  20. steur

    Thinning the hat collection part X: size 7 1/4 hats

    Well, I’m trying to sell off a good chunk of my collection of hats, because I’m running out of storage space fast and I’ve decided (out of necessity) to go for quality instead of quantity. I’ll be listing them here for those who can appreciate a good hat when they see one and who know how to...

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