Interesting type of hat...

[Fidena]

I've seen this type of hat on multiple illustrations from 1890 to around the mid 1920s. I've been told it's a homburg, but I don't think so- at least not like any homburg I've ever seen. What is it? Are they common enough that there's a chance of getting one?

 

[Yeps]

It looks like a pretty standard turn of the century soft felt hat, albeit with some pretty severe side dents in it. I can't think of any maker that still produces something that would look like that, so custom is probably your best bet. Or you could just get a hat with the right general proportions and mess with it until it looks right.

 

[Fidena]

It looks like a pretty standard turn of the century soft felt hat, albeit with some pretty severe side dents in it. I can't think of any maker that still produces something that would look like that, so custom is probably your best bet. Or you could just get a hat with the right general proportions and mess with it until it looks right.

Yeah, I had the feeling it was a soft hat. Do you know any good custom hat makers?

 

[LoveMyHats2]

The hat looks like someone "shrunk" it....

 

[LoveMyHats2]

Yeah, I had the feeling it was a soft hat. Do you know any good custom hat makers?

There are many, you can do a google search for custom fedora makers...

 

[Fidena]

There are many, you can do a google search for custom fedora makers...

I want a reputable company that can faithfully reproduce. Half of the "fedoras" made today aren't even fedoras.

 

[zetwal]

I want a reputable company that can faithfully reproduce. Half of the "fedoras" made today aren't even fedoras.

There are many threads around here dealing with custom hatters. Here's one. Do a search and you will find many more.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?43911

 

[Jedwbpm]

Hey I am in Orange CT too.

Jeff