I Was speculating on that one with @Randall Renshaw My initial impression was it was two hats stuck together and might be a little jackpot. But that pug was telling us something Goofy might be going on. Like maybe someone cut the crown off another hat and layered it on top then placed the pug to cover the seam. Interestingly There is a 1962 patent on a double brim hat process. But it doesn’t look like that. For some reason I thought it belonged to HCA
I would not be too quick to think this hat was messed with by an owner. There is a small tradition of hats made for the tropics that are two felts sandwiched together. The concept was that in the heat of the tropics or the jungles, the upper layer would take all the heat, but the inner layer would stay cooler because it is not directly exposed to the sun. I don't think they are very common and I really can't say that is what this hat is. But I know they exist.
I was thinking of that Dobbs but could not remember what is was called.....though of course the edges were not exposed......
1955 dobbs
AND got your investment back!!!!!!
It would not surprise me. Lots of people try to make items they see on film. I know I have! LOL
Oh wow. Very similar
that is a great get....if you ever want to move it...shoot me message
In my way of trying to save a few bucks I ordered a block that is straight sided, slightly rounded but ONLY about 3" high. I cut two ovals to match out of 2x8" lumber (fir) and finished it with a belt sander. I then attached it with a thin layer of painter's tape and then a layer of thin duct tape. It works and I get blocks that save me It saves me $100 each. It ain't real pretty but it works! It gives me straight sided blocks 6" high and I can lower it 1 1/2" if I want to make a lower crowned ladies hat.
What do you mean "salesman sample"?