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  1. caul

    has anyone purchased one of these pins?

    Hello! I recently bought a modern straw version of the Stratoliner. It's a great hat but I was very disappointed with the pin. I've been looking around for a replacement and found these: http://www.1903.com/Military-Jewelery/Commerical/TWA-Stratoliner-Aircraft-Sterling-Pin-p772.html Has...
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    Hats: An Anthology Exhibit

    This looks pretty cool, I wish I could attend. http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2011/09/hats-anthology-stephen-jones.html Interesting quote: "I think fashion historians will one day look back on this current time as the brief period when people didn't wear hats," theorizes Jones...
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    FS: Stetson Playboy II size 7 1/4

    Hello! This is a recently purchased Stetson Playboy II that I am selling. The brim is just little too stingy for my taste. Brim is 1.75", crown is 4.5" (open). It's in nice shape, the felt is very soft and supple. $65, which includes shipping in the continental US. PM if interested...
  4. caul

    Question- how to clean vintage glasses frames?

    Hello! I have a pair of glasses frames that were my father's that I would like to use. They fit and I should be able to have lenses made for them. However, they're pretty grungy- from what I can tell from photos, he wore these in the late 40's, early 50's. I want to clean them up before I...
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    Two paintings of my mother from the late 40's.

    Hello! Wasn't sure where to post this but I thought some of you might get a kick of seeing these. My dad had these painted from my mom's high school graduation photo, when he was stationed overseas. He was in the army, right out of high school. I don't remember the exact time period and both my...
  6. caul

    looking for a certain style of hat.

    Hello! I am looking for a certain style of fedora. It's the type worn by Henry Fonda in "The Wrong Man," or Dana Andrews wore in "Laura." Looks like it has a high crown with sharp pinch in front and a diamond shape on top. I wear a 7 1/8. Grey would be nice but I'm open to other colors...

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