Help with a vintage hat

[Ordinary Guy]

I know I saw a post on this and I can't seem to locate it now...\

Guess my searching skills are not very good...

What do you do when you receive a vintage hat?

Ok, I know the obvious about giving it a good brushing but about moths etc.

I wouldn't want to introduce this hat into my collection and have issues with all my hats.....

Thanks for any tips in advance.....

 

[babs]

My newbie response.. After checking for critters, I try it on and verify it fits.

Actually, I'm with you, having won a couple hats, I also am learning about cleaning tips, products, etc.. My Dunlap looks like it has many good years in it, but I think it could look better after seeing a few before/after pic's in here. Maybe just a good cleaning. But other than brushing, I'm not to keen on best-practice felt cleaning. Nor do I have a block to reblock the hat which I'd love to do. Even considering sending to Optimo if I can decide if the hat's worth it.

Wait I just reread you post... You can acquire moths that are in a hat and introduce them to your other hats? That's scary. There's a good moth thread in here... http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=24635 Nevermind, I see you found that one. sorry.

 

[ScottF]

I know I saw a post on this and I can't seem to locate it now...\

Guess my searching skills are not very good...

What do you do when you receive a vintage hat?

Ok, I know the obvious about giving it a good brushing but about moths etc.

I wouldn't want to introduce this hat into my collection and have issues with all my hats.....

Thanks for any tips in advance.....

That's a good question. If it doesn't need re-blocking, I do the following - this is based on what others have recommended here:

1. Brush it good, counter-clockwise
2. Lexol the sweatband before lifting it, and get the connecting threads and surrounding leather good. Careful not to get on felt.
3. Lift the sweatband.
4. Spray alcohol (I have a misting bottle) on the liner and the area where the sweatband connects (underside). Or if nasty, remove liner and soak in woolite solution
5. If needed (evidence of mildew, spots, etc), clean the connecting plastic stuff where the sweatband attaches.
6. Lexol the underside of the sweatband if there's indication of mildew
7. Let dry

 

[babs]

Good stuff.. Copied and pasted to outlook notes for safe-keeping.
Thanks Scott

Scott

 

[colps]

newbie

I don"t know if this is the right place to do this.I just wanted to say what an amazing site for a new collector.In just a week i have gained so much information about new and vintage hats.I am waiting on my conformer from art fawcett who i had never heard of before i found this site.I also want to buy some vintage hats and this site has been very helpful with that.I just want to say thank you ever one and say i am proud to be a member.
COLPS

 

[Ordinary Guy]

Thanks Scott....

And Welcome Colps,are you sure you know what you are doing??

You WILL be an addict if you aren't already.... <<grin>>

 

[billysmom]

Welcome, colps!

Sue

 

[colps]

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