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    U S Authentic A-2 Horsehide Seal brown

    I picked up one of these for under a $100 and it appears to never been worn. I was wondering if these are veg tanned? I would like it to distress and age unlike goat. I have a 30 year old goat in the same color and it looks pretty much the same after all those years. Any thoughts or people with...
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    VINTAGE COOPER A-2 SIZING??

    I am looking at a vintage Cooper A-2 and trying to decide what size I need. It is the goat hide without side pockets and the hook at the neck with a one piece back. I am 5’ 10” and weigh around 185 and around 36” waist. I want it a smidgen oversized. I can’t decide if I need a 46r or a 48r?? Any...
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    Vintage rayon grosgrain ribbon

    Can you use pure vintage rayon grosgrain ribbon for a hat band? I usually always use a cotton/ rayon blend but can only find the color I need in rayon. I guess the big question is can I get a decent swirl with the rayon? Many thanks, Randy
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    Need help and info on purchasing a Flange

    Hello loungers, I am having a flange made since all the money I have spent on vintage ones have come up short. I wear a size 59 long oval and want the flange to touch up the occasional brim. I will be using it with the ribbon and bow still on the hat. Do you think the inside measurement of...
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    Randal Allen 3-D hat flanges

    I have bought several vintage flanges off of eBay over the past couple years and still don’t have what I need. I need a flange that will fit a 7 3/8 with the ribbon and bow still on. Allen’s flanges look like they have a nice upturn that would make a nice snap brim. I want the curl that the...
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    1 1/2 inch feather hat ribbon

    Hello, I have some 1.5 inch vintage feather ribbon that would look pretty cool on certain types of hats. I have approximately 8 yards. If anyone is interested, I would sell it as a whole or by the yard at a very reasonable price! $4 a yard or $25 for the entire amount plus postage. Thanks much...
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    My fun hillbilly hat liner

    I wanted something unique for my everyday non- formal hat and I came up with 3 designs. I still have some fitting left but this is one of them. The other two ..... one has an Indian Chief brand cane sugar and the other has a big old hog for Hog brand feed. What do you think? Tacky or fun...
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    Hawkbill brim on Hemp Stetson

    I have a Hemp Stetson Whippet and I may have to settle with wearing the brim up because when I try to flip the brim down it makes a humpback brim. It is like there is too much brim. Does anyone have any thoughts or remedies to correct this problem like maybe steam? Thanks much, Randy
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    First try at ribbon and bow change!

    I replaced my first ribbon and bow on several hats yesterday. My first attempt was on a new Hemp Stratoliner. I have a long face and the narrow ribbon just did not look good on me. I replaced it with a 1.5 inch dark brown ribbon and bow. I put a small swirl in the ribbon and it really turned out...
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    All kinds of Bows and Ribbons

    Hello, I am just learning how to make my own custom bows. I think it would really be cool to start a updated thread with pictures of cool bows created by the master's and beginners on this site with awesome and helpful people. I know there have been a few tutorials in the past; however, the...
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    Summer dress fedora suggestions and ideas

    Hello, I am looking for a new summer dress fedora. I already have the Stetson Whippet in straw. Fur felt is just too hot for the hot and humid Tennessee weather. My main requirement would be a leather sweat band. I am thinking straw or maybe hemp. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated. I...
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    Why did men stop wearing hats?

    Why do you think men stopped wearing hats? My dad always had a fedora on until his death in 1978? There were still a lot of older hat wearing men still around in 1978. Is there a certain event that you can point to that caused this? I know JFK was the 1st president to be sworn in without a hat...

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