FDR's Stetson!

[feltfan]

I don't suppose someone here won
this hat:

http://cgi.liveauctions.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1&viewitem=&item=170155277412

 

[Dinerman]

I'm afraid not. Didn't think it'd go quite that high.

 

[RBH]

Wow, I had not seen that one!

 

[tinmanzzz]

Size????

At that price I hope it fits......lol lol lol lol

 

[Maj.Nick Danger]

I think it should have sold for more than that. Seeing as it once sat upon the head of FDR himself. [huh]

 

[fedoralover]

John Waynes hat is still up with no takers on the $3000. starting bid. It's amazing how many celeb's hats have been on the bay lately.

fedoralover

 

[J.T.Marcus]

I have a photo of one of his hats, which I took at the museum in Warm Springs, Georgia. I'll have to settle for that, and let somebody else have this one.

 

[Art Fawcett]

What a beautiful piece of history..you're right Maj. Nick, it should have gone for more, and yes Gents, it went to a fellow lounger. I can't wait to see more detailed pics.

 

[DOUGLAS]

Personally, I think it is a great piece of history and worth every penny. I would love to see more.

 

[Forgotten Man]

To the member who now owns this item should block it like this and put it under glass!

A good deal for a "New Deal" hat! lol

When I saw the price of 2,600.00 I thought: seems like a lot of money for a fedora! But, since it belonged to such a huge American icon, I say it went for CHEEP! I recall seeing a random sports item from the 1939 World's fair... sold for over 3,000! No real history behind it as to who owned it and such... interesting.

Ebay is very hit or miss these days... many sellers are having a hard time selling items that used to sell quick... the market it is saturated I believe.

FM~

 

[Fletch]

I recall seeing a random sports item from the 1939 World's fair... sold for over 3,000! No real history behind it as to who owned it and such... interesting.

That's a multi-market item, tho...sports nuts, World's Fair nuts, and New York nuts. (I'm assuming no San Francisco '39 item would pull that kinda dough.)

 

[Forgotten Man]

Yes, sports items do fetch a pretty penny... but, so do some political items!

FDR was a instrumental part of the 30's and 40's... I'd figure one of his hats to go for more then just 2K.[huh]

FM~

 

[besdor]

That hat was sold for a very good price. The buyer got a piece of history. I have seen hats that belonged to movie stars such as Charlie Chaplins derby sell for much more.
I think if I could own a hat from a famous person , it would have to be Al Capone. I heard once that one of the museums in Chicago have one of his hats . Now that would make a great display item !




Steven
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