Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

M Hatman said:

Actually I live on 80 directly between Chicago and Moline...........being thus in the northern part of the state we get to Rockford ( and Wisconsin) often..........
Liking museums and historic sites my wife and I go all over, we were in both Southern Iowa and Northwest Missouri just last weekend where among other stops we went to the Battle of Athens historic site.........

All that said, it would be fun to get together when you are in the neighborhood...

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drmaxtejeda said:

Yes, it would be, Mark! I usually go fishing in Chetek, Wisconsin every year, but I doubt I will go in 2020. When I go, i will call you!

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M Hatman said:

I have not been there but have been to La Crosse and Stephens Point. Stephens Point has had some awesome military vehicle shows and sale ....lots of military flea market stuff too.......

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DanO said:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Brent-Black-Authentic-Montecristi-Straw-Handmade-7-1-2-60-Cm-Panama-Hat-/174286278134?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&nma=true&si=NoElumc%2F09THyu36WhpN%2BCuAiZw%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc

Anyone on here pick this one, my offers were too low

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drmaxtejeda said:

View attachment 241955 I've had "Bancroft" on my list for some time. Miamibruno's measurements are 8 x 6 1/2 inches for the head opening, so it's a 7 1/4. View attachment 241948 View attachment 241949 View attachment 241950 View attachment 241951 View attachment 241952 View attachment 241953 View attachment 241954 View attachment 241956

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Louis Mountbatten said:

I love the Bancroft! Good snare.

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drmaxtejeda said:

They come up very seldom on eBay. I had even forgotten it was on my list

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drmaxtejeda said:

View attachment 241955 I've had "Bancroft" on my list for some time. Miamibruno's measurements are 8 x 6 1/2 inches for the head opening, so it's a 7 1/4. View attachment 241948 View attachment 241949 View attachment 241950 View attachment 241951 View attachment 241952 View attachment 241953 View attachment 241954 View attachment 241956

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M Hatman said:

BANCROFT was well known for making service caps in WW2 (and advertised their Officer caps especially). Packed away somewhere I have at least one.......(service cap that is).
Nice snare.....

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Just Daniel said:

Yes, I hardly remember seeing more than one or two.

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alanfgag said:

Hi Max... I posted a comparison some years back featuring two longhair early 20th century hats - a Stetson clear nutria and a Bancroft beaver fur. Perhaps you've seen it before:

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/side-by-side-hat-comparisons.65983/page-26#post-2012620

I have more photos of the Bancroft which I'm sure are posted around these parts somewhere. Let me know if you haven't seen them and I will share with you.

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alanfgag said:

Hi Max... I posted a comparison some years back featuring two longhair early 20th century hats - a Stetson clear nutria and a Bancroft beaver fur. Perhaps you've seen it before:

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/side-by-side-hat-comparisons.65983/page-26#post-2012620

I have more photos of the Bancroft which I'm sure are posted around these parts somewhere. Let me know if you haven't seen them and I will share with you.

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