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  1. billysmom

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    I agree, Spoonbelly. I have a '50s era Navy peacoat that's very nice, but this old Coast Guard coat's fabric is a notch above with its fine soft, finish and dense weave. And it's in flawless condition except for the fragility of its almost 70 year old button thread :)
  2. billysmom

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    The photos are of my coat and its tag. Dad's is long gone :-( Sue
  3. billysmom

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    I found a photo of my dad at the Coast Guard Academy in 1947 wearing his peacoat. And now (from eBay) I have one just like it in my size! (I'm 5'5", 120#) How cool is that????
  4. billysmom

    Felt hats in summer..

    Ah, but we have them in Fort Worth! Saw two in Central Market yesterday. Sue
  5. billysmom

    The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

    Borsalino Homburg Finally received a hat I snagged for $20.00 on eBay at Christmas. It was hung up in New York since January 2, according to the tracking number! The discoloration on the front brim binding does not show up nearly as much in real life as it does in the image. The usual...
  6. billysmom

    Post New Hats Here!

    Bears and hats :offtopic: These are made from re-cycled vintage fur coats. The first is mink and the second is raccoon. I'm also working in beaver and muskrat. No hats - their heads are an odd shape for those sample hats one sees on eBay. I may have to get into custom millenry...
  7. billysmom

    Post New Hats Here!

    Patience pays ... Just before Christmas I won one of those Bulgarian Borsalinos on eBay. I've purchased two others from this seller, so I was prepared to wait for its arrival. But time went on - and on - and on ... Finally got a tracking number and it hit New York on January 2. The seller...
  8. billysmom

    Post New Hats Here!

    :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap Sue
  9. billysmom

    Happy International Derby Day, Feb. 5

    Herbert Johnson bowler I posted this in the "Wearing Today" thread, but it probably belongs here, too. Sue
  10. billysmom

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Sharp, Mr. P.! Sue
  11. billysmom

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Herbert Johnson bowler Sue
  12. billysmom

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    That has a real summertime look to it, Mr. Tutt. Looks great on you! Sue
  13. billysmom

    Homburg Nation

    I'm floored, Mr. P.! Those are each impressive, but as a collection they're really outstanding! Sue
  14. billysmom

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    I prefer the new look, Mr. Tutt. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap SMS
  15. billysmom

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    You look ready for church. Very appropriate and a nice look for you. Sue
  16. billysmom

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Wow! Well done! It looks great on you, Mr. Tutt. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap Sue
  17. billysmom

    Now my wife is hooked too!

    Thank goodness she's not a 6 7/8! :rolleyes: She looks simply stunning in fedoras and I can see her building an enviable collection. Sue
  18. billysmom

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Completely wonderful! You should wear it more often. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap Sue
  19. billysmom

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Czech velour - navy It's a unisex hat, so I wear it with the bow on the right. Sue

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