Latest acquisitions...

[Alon]

From eBay:

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Cavanagh, 1 3/4" brim, 2" ribbon

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Hardeman, 2" brim, 1 3/4" ribbon

Now all I need to complete my collection is a Boater and a beige or off-white fedora for summer.

 

[Wesne]

I was watching that Cavanagh, but decided I couldn't justify bidding on it since it's so close in style to my everyday Resistol. Looks like a great hat though, congrats and make sure you post some photos when it arrives.

 

[Dinerman]

That hardeman is a beautiful hat- and it definitely has a wider brim than 2". I'd say the hat is most likely from the '30s, and hopefully you'll be impressed. Not exactly your typical color combination either.

Extremely nice score, I have a feeling you're going to love it.

 

[Dinerman]

What a beautiful liner, and a rich sweatband color.

I found some old ads for them.

 

[J.T.Marcus]

Now all I need to complete my collection is a Boater and a beige or off-white fedora for summer.

How many thousands of hats do you have?

 

[tonyb]

Should you ever wish to part with the Hardeman, Alon, please let me know. I have but one, but I'd like more, on account of the local connection. The building that once housed the Hardeman factory still stands, by the way.

 

[Alon]

Gents, the hats have arrived and I, for one, am quite disappointed. Here is the Cavanagh:

My purpose in getting this lid was to have a casual, day-to-day lid (much of my wardrobe is made up of shades of brown) and I wanted to try a shorter brim, thinking that it's more of an informal look. Still, much too short for my taste. I'm curious to get your opinions.

 

[Vintage Betty]

You look a lot different than your Avatar!

But the height of the crown and short brim combination don't do justice to your face. I don't think it's either of these; I think this particular combination isn't the most flattering together on you. Higher crown might offset that small brim; larger brim might offset the shortened crown.

Have you tried it on straight instead of angled? Or maybe with a tall feather to give the impression of height? Sometimes these tricks work well.

Vintage Betty

 

[carter]

We need to see pictures of you in the Hardeman.

The Cavanagh appears to be too small. It sits a bit high on your head in my opinion.