American hat sizes - possible explanation of difference

[buler]

From a Nov 1918 article in American Hatter comes a possible explanation for the difference in American hat sizes. Sounds plausible.

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[randooch]

Fascinating! Sounds plausible to me, too. Standardization is often impossible to achieve, and this supports that truism.

Thanks for posting.

 

[Wolfwood]

I thought everything just had to be bigger in Americas...

 

[m0nk]

Wow, that is truly fascinating. I was always curious, and the explanation makes perfect sense. Thanks!

 

[zetwal]

Interesting story ... :yo:

 

[Joshbru3]

Great post, Bill!! Thanks!