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Looking for some help identifying the age of a Borsalino I inherited. My grandmother told me it was purchased in about 1948. Some folks on a different thread recommended I bring it to the experts. Can someone give me some direction on the age of this hat?

Any info you can provide would be appreciated.

My grandmother told me that is when he bought it. Any other recommendations?

Dallas-Ft Worth, Texas area

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