PORTIS PATH

[Lefty]

At the local antique mall. I'm not shelling out anywhere near the $95 they want for it.

 

[Salty O'Rourke]

Portis Toss-Up

I won this Portis Toss-Up crushable a while ago on OFAS and then promptly forgot to post any pics.

Long nap and spiral stitching on the brim. This color is a bit lighter than actual, although in bright sunlight the plum tones do come out as seen in this flash photo:

The cloth band is a bit stained on the "bow" side, but it's the flash that makes it jump out; to the naked eye it's not nearly as noticeable:

The printing on the cloth sweatband is faded; I had to wet it to bring it out:

Union label - the sweatband has a rubber-like backing. There's no liner; I'm not sure there ever was one:

I can't tell if it's wool or fur felt; it's easy to bash and holds its shape, I can roll it up and then pop it out and rebash it however I want and it stays. It wants to shrink after wetting, and I have to keep a hat-jack in it pretty much all the time - although I've noticed my Portis Tissue-Weight likes to snug up too, so maybe that's a Portis thing.

 

[Lefty]

That's fantastic. :eusa_clap
Please add it to this thread.

 

[buler]

1953 for the Toss-Up

I see news ads (all pay per view) in google news for the Toss-Up from Jan 1953 - Sept 1953.

B

 

[mayserwegener]

Portis "EZY - Flex" Boater

"EZY - Flex" Portis Boater with 2 3/4 inch brim.

 

[buler]

Portis Beaver Blend Homburg

Very nice felt on this Portis Beaver Blend homburg.

B

 

[MarkD]

What a beauty Buler. Nice score!

 

[handlebar bart]

Landed this Portis tissue-lite and assorted pieces

 

[Lefty]

Very nice, Bart. That's my favorite of the crazy fun times liners.

 

[jimmy the lid]

Love it, Bart. How would you describe the color?

 

[handlebar bart]

Love it, Bart. How would you describe the color?

Thanks Jimmy and Lefty. And thanks again for turning me on to this hat Jimmy. It's a keeper. The felt is just a light grey, the second picture is pretty accurate on my screen. The bound edge is 'tanner' from aging than it was originally but looks great in contrast. I got the gunk of the liner, it was pretty nasty when it arrived and is now alot clearer than in the ebay pictures. This one will likely make the Garland trip.

 

[buler]

Portis Supreme

I've had this one for quite some time. Just realized I never posted it here. Very nice Portis Supreme with pug style ribbon, great edge treatment and crown sticker.

B

 

[jimmy the lid]

Love it.

 

[hatophile]

Nice one, Buler.

 

[Rodkins]

Here is my Portis...

I rebashed the porkpie

 

[hatophile]

Nice look, Rodkins. You're really racking them up!

 

[buler]

Portis 1941

Ad from Esquire 1941. The Dude Ranch with whip stitched brim ("saddle-laced") and the Niagara with 2 tone ribbon.

B

 

[buler]

Portis Esquire April 1940

Portis - Home Run (has baseball's on the ribbon), Base Hit, and Patriot

 

[zetwal]

I want a Patriot ... by the 4th of July please ...

 

[handlebar bart]

Great find Bill. I love all three, but the Home Run especially would be a fun hat to have.