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[VetPsychWars]

I thought Millers were made by Biltmore?

I've had a few Biltmore hats sold by Miller and, while the felt isn't bad, the sweat bands are junk. I have one now that is unwearable because the sweat band has shrunk so much.

You might want to keep that in mind.

Tom

 

[VetPsychWars]

Saturday I received a nice boater from ebay and it came in a vintage box from a well-known maker for an extremely-popular vintage hat that routinely sells in the hundreds of dollars. As I don't have (and never will) this particular model of hat, it seems like a good idea to sell the box.

Can anyone give me a sense of what I should charge for this box? I'm not looking to make a lot of money on it but I don't want to give it away, either.

Thanks!

Tom

 

[Rodkins]

Saturday I received a nice boater from ebay and it came in a vintage box from a well-known maker for an extremely-popular vintage hat that routinely sells in the hundreds of dollars. As I don't have (and never will) this particular model of hat, it seems like a good idea to sell the box.

Can anyone give me a sense of what I should charge for this box? I'm not looking to make a lot of money on it but I don't want to give it away, either.

Thanks!

Tom

I just paid $18 for a decent stratoliner box with no internals.

 

[bradbraden]

Not thrilled with reply from Miller

Well, I called Miller hats on this one. There were two things I asked, one was who manufactures the hat. I was told that it was manufactured by a supplier in Canada (but not Biltmore) and they did not elaborate further. Also because I am in Philadelphia and they are in Houston I asked if they could email me some additional photos of the hat (directly in front and from the side). They said they couldn't do that. I don't think that was an unreasonable request, if I'm interested in purchasing the hat(they said it was there at their store) and I can't travel to see it the least they could do is send a couple of photos via email.

 

[Duper]

Hi guys, two questions. How does the modern Stetson Stratoliner compare to a Stetson Chatham for size, shape and felt quality. I own the Noggintop version called a Bear Creek in the tawny colour. How would the caribou colour compare to Akubra's moonstone? Similar? I will be in the Detroit area over the Xmas holidays and was considering a trip to Henry the Hatters as they now stock the new Stratoliner.

 

[gtdean48]

.... How would the caribou colour compare to Akubra's moonstone? Similar? ....

Caribou is a darker blue/grey than the Moonstone, more closer to the Glen Grey. IMHO

 

[randooch]

Does it make any difference how long you leave a hat on a stretcher after steaming it and coaxing it up half a size? I've left it on overnight, but it seems to stubbornly return to its old size. Would an additional day or week help?

 

[scottyrocks]

I've steamed and stretched hats. The length of time you leave them on the stretcher is not as important as how far you stretch them. I have found that stretching beyond my size has been most effective because when the hat contracts, and it will, it will not contract as far because it's starting out larger.

I put the stretcher in, crank it up, remove it, and put the hat on my head. If the hat falls down over my ears, I put the stretcher back in and leave it for at least a day. It may take a couple of tries but I've had hats stay in more or less the right size when I'm done.

 

[DNO]

Well, I called Miller hats on this one. There were two things I asked, one was who manufactures the hat. I was told that it was manufactured by a supplier in Canada (but not Biltmore) and they did not elaborate further. Also because I am in Philadelphia and they are in Houston I asked if they could email me some additional photos of the hat (directly in front and from the side). They said they couldn't do that. I don't think that was an unreasonable request, if I'm interested in purchasing the hat(they said it was there at their store) and I can't travel to see it the least they could do is send a couple of photos via email.

Might be Magill Hat Company. They produce and wholesale hats in Quebec. Here's their website: http://www.magillhat.com/

 

[randooch]

Thanks, Scotty!

 

[randooch]

Stetson Question:

When did Stratoliners first have black sweatbands?

 

[scottyrocks]

You're welcome.:thumb:

 

[bradbraden]

Might be Magill Hat Company. They produce and wholesale hats in Quebec. Here's their website: http://www.magillhat.com/

Thank you , I'll check it out

 

[Brass Rooster]

I am trying to acquire an ORIGINAL copy of Scientific Hat Making and Renovating. I hope someone out there that has 2 may sell one to me. If you have one available please call, The Brass Rooster, 414 988-5222, Ask for John or leave a message and it will be promptly returned. Thank you guys.

 

[DavidJ]

I believe it is on google books, for free. That is, if you don't mind reading it online.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

You can find the Scientific Hat Making and Renovating here:

Scientific Hat Making and Renovating

Download and print it out. That's what those that sell it do.

 

[Duper]

Caribou is a darker blue/grey than the Moonstone, more closer to the Glen Grey. IMHO

Thanks, it will be good to see the hat and handle it in person if I have the chance to sneak over to Detroit at Xmas. Seems like Silverbelly would be the safer bet for me colourwise.

 

[zetwal]

I am trying to acquire an ORIGINAL copy of Scientific Hat Making and Renovating. I hope someone out there that has 2 may sell one to me. If you have one available please call, The Brass Rooster, 414 988-5222, Ask for John or leave a message and it will be promptly returned. Thank you guys.

I understand that you are looking for an original copy. Over the years I have seen at least one ORIGINAL copy, maybe two. You may want to put your request in the Lounge Classifieds.

Good luck in your search.

 

[Orangegrad]

Am I correct that the classifieds is a sales board and not a WTB board as well? I don't think I've seen a WTB post in the classifieds yet, though there may have been some that I didn't notice. Is there a place to post WTB posts? Or not done in the Lounge?

Thanks!

 

[m0nk]

Ok, not sure if this has been covered before, though I've searched numerous times and haven't found my answer...

I'd like to find a 2" grosgrain ribbon in either dark grey or black that I can try to give a hat the vintage look, but all I find online is 1 1/2", or Petersham millinery edge ribbon, which I'd prefer not to use. Where can I find 2" grosgrain? It doesn't need to be specifically vintage, but if it is, that could work just as well. Thanks!