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  1. michael78

    Union Label date/

    Chaps, can any one out there put a date on this Union Label, I've never come across this one before Cheers Mike
  2. michael78

    1950s Borsalino Size 7

    For sale 1950s Borsalino, if any one interested, before going to ebay. Very soft felt and in nice condition. Some of the stitching around the sweatband has come away so will need to be restitched and there is a tiny mark on the bottom of brim, which is hardly noticeable. Crown; 5" at the sides...
  3. michael78

    Borsalino size 7

    Hi anyone interested in this Borsalino, circa 1950s, i posted this in The Brotherhood a couple of weeks ago, colour is Pecan. In nice condition the only problem is some of the stitching on the sweatband has come away. Any reasonable offers accepted or trade, postage from the UK about 23 Dollars...
  4. michael78

    Kennedys of Boston?

    Hi, has anybody ever heard of Hat makers Kennedys? Mike
  5. michael78

    Hat ID

    Hi, just wondered if anyone can ID these Tags labels, they on a 1930s/20s hat. The duplication tag has the initials "W.H.W", maker i presume? Cheers Mike This other hat label has the same initials on. W.H.W New York
  7. michael78

    G.A.Dunn & Co

    Hey! Chaps, Can anyone put a date on this Dunn & Co, seller not sure, said it could be forties. The brim is 2 1/16 at front & back and 2 inches at sides. The crown is 5" open. The rim of hat is almost like a bowler but not as stiff, if you no what i mean. Here's some pics PS. I'll cry if its 30s
  8. michael78

    cleaning vintage suits

    Hi Guys, just looking for some tips on how to clean vintage suits/jackets, would appreciate some advice etc. I've had some alterations done to suit trousers and the tailor told me not to have it dry cleaned!....because it would remove all the natural oils in the fabric. Cheers Mike
  9. michael78

    Hat Swap!

    Hi, i have this early fifties Knox Superfine Homburg 7 1/8, UK 7 - 57 I'm thinking to selling on ebay and just wondered if anyone would be interested in a Hat swap?. The hat is in excellent condition as photos will testify. Just foxing to liner. Colour is kinder Mocha i suppose. I'm looking for...
  10. michael78

    Staunton Suits

    Hi Chaps, any of you wise boys know anything about Staunton Clothes/ suits, not sure weather its the brand name or retailer. Cheers Mike
  11. michael78

    Richman Brothers suit jacket

    Hi,I originally posted this in General Attire but think in belongs here! Bought this jacket a couple of weeks ago for £14, unfortunately the trousers have long gone....shame!. I believe Richman Brothers where quite big in the states in the 30s & 40s. Q?...is the jacket 40s or 50s Cheers Mike
  13. michael78

    Richman Brothers Jacket

    Hi, Here are some photo's of recent Jacket i acquired a few weeks ago, it cost me £14...bargain!!. I think its 1940s, can any of you experts out there verify that? I believe Richman Bros where very big in the states for mens wear in the 30s / 40s. They where based in Cleveland. Mike
  14. michael78

    Hat Liners

    Hi Guys, A Question about the plastic cover on the liner of a hat, would like to know when it came into the manufacturing process and can you date a hat buy this. Cheers Mike
  15. michael78

    Hat Liners

    Hi Guys, Question from across the pond!... could any body tell me when plastic hat liners came into the production of Hats and is this a accurate way of dating a hat?. Cheers Mike
  16. michael78

    HopkinsHats

    Hi Guys, A question from across the pond!.... does anybody have any history regarding Hopkins Hats, and are they OK!!. cheers Mike
  17. michael78

    Confusion about Knox Fifteens?

    Hi Guys, I'm fairly new to hats thats why I'm a little confused over the Knox Fifteen!!.... are there different models regarding this....could someone please help a greenhorn regarding this. Much appreciated Mike
  19. michael78

    Wales Shirts

    Hi, just wondered if anyone has some info about Wales Shirts, apparently they where at 255 West 42nd street NY in the 30s - 40s. would appreciate any information on this. Mike
  20. michael78

    First Homburg, how exciting!!

    Hi here's my first Homburg, its a Knox Superfine which is a rather nice mid brown. The crown is 5" and the brim 2 1/2"inches. It needed a little cleaning up and i put in a pitch at the front. I,m not really sure of the age, possibly 50s i imagine any thoughts on that? Mike
  21. michael78

    New to Hats

    Hi, I'm Mike and i am new to hats, but i've always love Fedoras, i recently bought this hat from a vintage shop where i live. The name on the inside is Knox, the hat seems fairly new to me, could anyone tell me what age it might be. I paid £20 quid for it which i thought was very reasonable...

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