Longley, Low & Alexander catalog

[buler]

Not sure when this is from... maybe teens. First 8 pages were an amusing story about a guy getting his hat stolen and chasing the thief down in a car.

B

 

[zetwal]

Thanks for posting this, Buler.

By the way, I sent a reply to your recent PM but your box is full ...

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Great examples of the variety of styles worn in the heyday of hats. Love the collars too!

 

[rlk]

Thanks for posting. Still on my watch list as I've only found the one straw. Looks pre 20's.

 

[mayserwegener]

Super! :eusa_clap When I see how men wore hats back in that time I would definitely be a size 7 1/8. For a Derby maybe even a size 7.

 

[rlk]

Freshly cleaned

 

[mayserwegener]

Fantastic! :eusa_clap

 

[W4ASZ]

Well, now I want to read the story about the stolen hat.

 

[Midwest Boater]

very cool buler , look how high they wore their hats . I Love it.

 

[rlk]

 

[buler]

Interesting hat. 2 3/16" brim with a 6" crown and 2" frayed ribbon. Taped rear seam sweat. Sewn overwelt brim. Shallow, flat flange. Heavier weight felt. The liner is a material I haven't run into before. Makes an interesting sound when you move it. Was very glad to see the Longley mark on the mfg tag behind the sweat.

B

 

[alanfgag]

Very nice!... now I want to hear the sound of the liner.

 

[buler]

Very nice!... now I want to hear the sound of the liner.

Maybe I can add an audio file.....

B

 

[rlk]

Very nice,looks like a Quality Hat. First soft felt Longley I've seen.

 

[Joshbru3]

WOW!! Simply fantastic!!! Like Robert said, this is the first Longley soft hat that I have seen as well. I love everything about that hat. The dimensions are perfect, the colors are perfect, and that shallow flange goes perfect with the overwelt. Great find, Bill!!! :eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap

 

[Chepstow]

Bill, as Josh says, fantastic hat. Felt, color, brim nearly perfect!

 

[rlk]

Longley Derby

 

[TomS]

Interesting stuff. Is there a connection to Alexander hats from PA?

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Robert interesting position of the bow on that one.

 

[rlk]

Interesting stuff. Is there a connection to Alexander hats from PA?

No, Alexander was just the name of an early partner for this Chicago manufacturer.