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  1. MarkIsTheCleaner

    Men's Dress Hat Stores, in New York City.

    Finally went to Bencraft and bought a hat. Well, I went to Bencraft, not the Williamsburg store, and bought a very nice Chatham by Stetson. Next time I will go to their larger store in Williamsburg. I think I would like to look at more sporty hats. The salesmen there suggested a sportier look...
  2. MarkIsTheCleaner

    Men's Dress Hat Stores, in New York City.

    I assume you mean to Bencraft in Williamsburg. I went to their other store, closer to where my brother lives; I was visiting him. I got a very nice Chatham by Stetson, 03 Caribou color. They didn't have long ovals per se but they had R, which I assume is for regular oval, rather than more...
  3. MarkIsTheCleaner

    Men's Dress Hat Stores, in New York City.

    I have printed out the Hat Corner information. There seems to be two, one in Manhattan and one in Brooklyn. Does anyone know if the Hat Corner has a website? Thanks.
  4. MarkIsTheCleaner

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    I usually wear either a Cuenca Gotita or Diamante or a Montecristi Cuencano from Panama Bob! But I can't seem to get the photos uploaded. I've been trying to upload smaller photos than the ones I see on this thread. Any help? Letm me try a URL. Can't. Doesn't recognize the URL as valid. Odd that.
  5. MarkIsTheCleaner

    Show us your vintage home!

    We live in a house built by William Stephen Vanderbilt in 1889. I have some great pictures of the outside but cannot find them.
  7. MarkIsTheCleaner

    What's for Dinner?

    Last night was a Jamaican Curried Lamb Stew. I roasted my own curry. Blueberry pie with banana saffron ice cream. Homemade, natch. Tonight is Airline (cut) Chicken with an orange soy sauce. Sauteed beets and sesame green beans. Dessert will be my world famous chocolates.
  8. MarkIsTheCleaner

    Men's Dress Hat Stores, in New York City.

    Thanks. This helps. Lovely summary.
  9. MarkIsTheCleaner

    Formal Wear Primer

    In 1913, as it is today, Full Dress was still morning coat and bold striped pants. Though by the 20th century, undress was more common during the day than it was in the 19th century.
  10. MarkIsTheCleaner

    Formal Wear Primer

    For full dress, lawn is or rather was the standard for the bow tie. Cambric is acceptable and in the US piqué was used. Though, I hear nowadays that satin and silk ties are acceptable. For undress, that is my dinner jacket, I wear a silk tie.
  11. MarkIsTheCleaner

    Baseball Players in Hats....Not Ballcaps

    My father was good friends with Ty Cobb's daughter and used to correspond with her at least once a year. He met her coming back from Europe after the war. I often wonder what became of those letters.
  13. MarkIsTheCleaner

    Panama Hats Direct feedback and a funny cowboy hat story

    I used to live in Austin for 9 years, many, many years ago. I have two Cattlemen hats, a Resistol straw and a Resistol 5X, and I got more ribbing in Texas than I do in NY. I wound up getting Resistol over Stetson because they fit better. Maybe I should have gotten a different style hat. LOL. But...
  14. MarkIsTheCleaner

    Panama Hats Direct feedback and a funny cowboy hat story

    I ordered two hats. I went with two hats from Robert. I'm getting a (subfino?) 150-200weave/sq inch Cuencano Montecristi that was blocked in el Ecuador. And I also got a Diamante Cuenca also blocked in el Ecuador, I believe. It uses a Brisa Weave. Both have Grosgrain ribbons, burgundy and...
  15. MarkIsTheCleaner

    Panama Hats Direct feedback and a funny cowboy hat story

    Indeed, I love cigars. However, I only smoke Siglo V or Romeo et Julieta. Though a Cohiba Robusto or Siglo I have their merits. I also loved the special anniversary edition Diplomaticos with the maduro wrappers. Now, what I need is a hat to go with the cigars. LOL.
  16. MarkIsTheCleaner

    Panama Hats Direct feedback and a funny cowboy hat story

    PHD, PanamaBob Hello, I wanted to reply on this thread. I almost ordered from Panama HD when I found this thread. I stopped to consider. I also went to PanamaBob's site and saw the detail in the hat. He has linear thread counts. I have been emailing him. I was thinking of getting a Cuencas...

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