$9.99 got me....

[Wild Root]

These two hats pluss two hat boxes!

First is this late 1930's Carvel Hall hat. It's ivory in color and has the long hair finish.

Now we have a I'd say a mid 30's Stephen L. Stetson Olympic hat!

The liner states: Stephen L. Stetson. Never connected in any way with John B. Stetson Company.

The color is wine and has a tall crown!

These hats were listed on Ebay and I placed a bid which didn't go through because Ebay broke down at the same time I bid. So, I contacted the seller and asked if I could buy the hats for his price. Well, the seller contacted me and told me they will not be relisting them. They said that I could buy them for the starting bid of $9.99!

I paypalled the money plus cash for the S/H and today they came!

Root.

 

[Mycroft]

Dude they are awsome for that price, what are they made of. Also, maroon one looks like a heavier Archie Goodwin hat (Nero Wolfe), it would look good with a green suit.

 

[Wild Root]

They're made from babies. Yes, babies.

Nah, they're made of fur felt like most vintage hats I have are.

I have never seen a deep wine colored fedora! Well, maybe from the 70's but not from the 30's! It's super rare and it's not going any where! The ivory colored one has an over welted edge. The wine Olympic has an under welted edge! Two very rare styles of edges from the golden era!

Glad you like!

Root.

 

[Mycroft]

They're mad from babies. Yes, babies.

Nah, they're made of fur felt like most vintage hats I have are.

I have never seen a deep wine colored fedora! Well, maybe from the 70's but not from the 30's! It's super rare and it's not going any where! The ivory colored one has an over welted edge. The wine Olympic has an under welted edge! Two very rare styles of edges from the golden era!

Glad you like!

Root.

Watch Nero Wolfe or Dick Tracy(I think) and many you will see.

 

[Wild Root]

I have seen colors such as this in Dick tracey, but you're missing the point!

The point being a true, original hat from the 30's in this color! Sure, they have many different colors of hats in Dick Tracey but those colors were used in the film to give it a comic book feel. The hats they used in Dick Tracey weren't real vinage hats. They were all made for the movie!

Sure, I have seen many different colors in hats but not original 30's or 40's hats!

Root.

 

[Mycroft]

I have seen colors such as this in Dick tracey, but you're missing the point!

The point being a true, original hat from the 30's in this color! Sure, they have many different colors of hats in Dick Tracey but those colors were used in the film to give it a comic book feel. The hats they used in Dick Tracey weren't real vinage hats. They were all made for the movie!

Sure, I have seen many different colors in hats but not original 30's or 40's hats!

Root.

Interseting point Root.

 

[jitterbugdoll]

Those are sharp! Love both colors, especially the wine. Think of all the striking color combinations you'll be able to create with it...

 

[Wild Root]

Interseting point Root.

It is interesting, but it's also a fact. I believe that this dark red hat is the only one I have seen (Vintage that is) and that it's more rare then say most shades of green or blue that one can find that's original.

Most hats I find from that era are gray, brown, light gray, dark gray, brown gray and all sorts of other shades of gray!

So, when a dark maroon hat comes along it's a true surprise and a shock!

It's going to stay in the collection for a long long time!

Root.

 

[BellyTank]

Both are too kool- and rare to :kick:
Consider yourself lucky Ducky-

B
T

 

[The Wingnut]

That's a SCREAMING steal! Way to go, Root!

 

[K.D. Lightner]

What a deal. I especially love that maroon hat, like you say hard to find.

I realize that most guys like to wear gray and brown and more gray and brown; I have too many hats in brown, myself. But, wow, maroon! I am envious...

karol

 

[Wild Root]

I had a feeling that the dark red one was going to be a favorite! Never thought that I would have one. I wear the typical gray and brown combos on a daily bassis. But, when it's time to step out on the town, I like to do something different!

I have a dark brown sut with red pinstripes this hat would look nice with!

Any way, it's going to be fun trying to put together an outfit that goes well with a wine colored hat.

Root.

 

[jamespowers]

Gee, I wonder how you found that auction all by yourself.
That was a great deal. I knew I should have bid on it. Two very nice hats. The red one would go with my Palm Beach.

Regards to all,

J

 

[Wild Root]

Palm beach?

Ah, you should have a nice panama for that suit!

This dark red one is for more dark winter clothes.

Root.

 

[jamespowers]

Ah, you should have a nice panama for that suit!

This dark red one is for more dark winter clothes.

I was kidding. Don't do that I don't want to send you out looking like Superfly.

Regards to all,

J

 

[Wild Root]

yeah, really!

You're a pal JP!

Root. :cheers1:

 

[Flick]

Congrats on the super deal...And that red hat is fine, fine, fine...But if you wear that red hat out, you had better be ready to Impress

 

[BellyTank]

People might think it's branded merchandise attire-
Linux- RedHat...

B
T

 

[Michael D]

Yeah. When you wear that one, instead of people cracking 'Hey Indy!' they'll yell 'Hey, Linux!'

Mike

 

[jamespowers]

Better be careful. They might think you are part of the Red Hat Society.

Regards to all,

J