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  1. jimmy the lid

    Hat shops in Dublin?

    I'm heading there on Friday, so I'm all ears if anyone happens to have a recommendation. At the very least, I'm hoping to score some Irish caps in their native habitat. ;) Cheers, JtL
  2. jimmy the lid

    Stetson 3X Mode Edge Thin Ribbon

    This lid made its way to my door courtesy of rlk (thanks, Robert! :)) I think that this is an example of a fairly rare Stetson -- a 3X thin ribbon with a mode edge. The color is a gorgeous shade of silver blue. Open crown is 5 1/2", and the brim width is 2 3/4". In terms of feel -- imagine a...
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    J.C. Penney Marathon -- Ultra Quality

    Ever since learning that the movie hat for Seabiscuit was a J.C. Penney Marathon (owned by our own Art Fawcett), I have kept an eye out for one. This lid is an Ultra Quality Marathon, and, judging by the looks of the liner, including the faded tip protector, this one may go back a ways. The...
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    Stetson Sovereign/20 Open Road

    This is a recently arrived Stetson Sovereign/20. This one leaps from the pages of the Miller Stockman catalogue, which has been posted by various folks here. Felt is beautifully smooth. Open crown is 5 1/2", and brim width is 2 7/8". I think circa 1955 wouldn't be far off in terms of dating...
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    Stetson Open Road/Quality Designation Project

    Well, since it's Super Sunday, I decided to engage in a little project this morning. Over coffee, I have assembled Stetson Open Roads (and one western) in every quality designation for a head-to-head comparison. Let me start by saying that comparing felt qualities is not necessarily an easy...
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    Stetson 25 Western...

    I have been searching for a Stetson 25 for what seems like eons, and the waiting has finally paid off. This Stetson 25 western arrived today. As promised by the auction, it is in absolutely pristine condition. The brim is 3", and open crown height is 5 1/2". The ribbon is a western two-cord...
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    Stetson 3X Western Fedora

    This Stetson 3X arrived today -- a western-weight felt with fedora dimensions. I have never come across a Stetson quite like this before, and I'm lovin' it. Brim width is 2 5/8" and open crown is 5 1/2". The green ribbon is frayed, western-style. There is a tip sticker in lieu of a liner...
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    Stetson/Akubra Open Road

    According to Akubra's literature, in 1951, Akubra finalized a deal with Stetson to manufacture and distribute Stetson hats in Australia. This 3X Beaver Quality Stetson Open Road is an example of that collaboration. As such, it is a relatively rare piece of Stetson/Akubra history, and provides...
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    1953 "Healthy Hats" Ad

    I know that there's a thread here somewhere featuring vintage hat ads, but, for the life of me, I just can't find it. Be that as it may... I think this ad is fairly interesting: a 1953 Hatco ad touting the health benefits of wearing a lid -- something that we often associate with more...
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    Interesting 1929 Time Magazine Hat Article

    http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,927954-1,00.html
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    Whiskey VS -- Straight, No Chaser...

    I fell in love with Winchester's "Whiskey" color as soon as I saw Art Fawcett wearing one of his own Whiskey creations this past spring at Monteagle. In fact, Art wore his Whiskey lid when we all went hiking together, and I just loved the look of the hat in that setting. I gotta say, the...
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    Stetson Shore Club

    Thanks to buler for discovering this amazing lid! As far as I know, this is the only example of the Stetson Shore Club that we have ever seen here. The Zephyr-weight felt is beautifully smooth, and the color is a very rich, deep blue/gray. The ribbon is actually silver, with an orange/red...
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    Silver Mist VS...

    This one is long overdue... I have long admired Art Fawcett's lids, and have been particularly impressed with his ribbon-work. In my view, Art does the most creative ribbon work out there -- and you never know what's going to turn up next! When I first saw Art's "Chevron" ribbon treatment a...
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    Anyone know the specs on the Fed V?

    With IJ 5 in the works, I hear that Akubra may be planning a new release. Any conjectures about the specs on the new Fed V? Cheers, JtL
  17. jimmy the lid

    "Hats on a Stick ®"

    Lids photographed in their natural environment, the way God intended it... Borso Alessandria
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    Heather and Yon...

    Over time, it seems that more and more hats are showing up on the Lounge that feature what Dobbs called a "Heather Mix" -- a felt composed of different colors blended together that also has a unique, soft texture. Borsalino has a particular model made of this felt called "Misto" -- Italian for...
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    Tan/Copper Dobbs 20

    This Dobbs 20 recently arrived. The hat is in pristine condition, and the felt is medium thickness, soft and dense. Just beautiful. The color of the felt is a gorgeous shade of tan, and the ribbon is copper in color -- very unique, and complements the tan felt nicely. The height of the open...
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    Stetson No. 1 Quality

    When I opened the box and took out this hat, I thought there must have been some mistake. It is absolutely jet black and looks as if it was made earlier this month and shipped to me by a custom hatter. No kidding, it looks like an absolutely brand new hat. So much so, in fact, that I thought...
  22. jimmy the lid

    Fuzzy Green ADAM

    To be sung to the tune of "My Sharona": Oh, my little fuzzy one My fuzzy one When you gonna give me some VI-CORONA!!!!!! Yes, to all those who have been inquiring -- it's here! After I fished this one from the 'Bay, it wasn't completely clear to me whether it was something I would wear, or...
  23. jimmy the lid

    Stetson 3X Mode Edge

    This one comes from the Stetson factory store at 1224 Chestnut Street. Hats sold at this location had the date of purchase stamped on the back side of the sweat -- this one is dated October 2, 1952. This 3X felt has a medium thickness, but is still very light and just incredibly soft and...

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