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FS - Going to ebay - Lee Homburg 7 3/8 1930's?

Rodkins

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Here is the ebay description: This is a beautiful navy blue men's vintage 1930s tall gangster style tall fedora hat by Lee Water - Bloc and sold by Mellon's of Charlotte NC. It is marked a size 7 3/8, which will fit large sizes and measures 23 inches around at the interior band. The tall fedora hat can be worn with the center indenture popped out and looks just like a bowler hat, although the top is not as stiff as a true bowler. The deep crown measures 6 inches deep. It has a 2 1/2 inch wide brim that rolls up along the outer edge approximately 1/2 an inch. The interior band is brown leather and the exterior band is blue grosgrain ribbon. The hat is in excellent condition and appears unworn. (It was consigned by the heir of a Charlotte NC estate).

My wife asked me to please not wear it in public. She says these style hats make me look like Laurel and Hardy. It's a beautiful hat. Anybody want to trade me for it?
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Rodkins

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Have you tried curling the brim a little more on the sides and adding dents?

My wife had a similar view orginally, but has come around to them.

I haven't messed with it much. I can see why your wife changed her opinion - your rock that look.
 

Rodkins

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OK since I have no offers on this one I think I'm going to put it back on ebay. Can anyone help verify the original ebay ad dating on this one? I can't find much on the lounge on very old Lee hombergs.
 

kaosharper1

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You know, I would have liked this one better than the Stetson. But I don't think I have anything of comparable value I could trade.
 

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