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ScionPI2005
Call Me a Cab
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jimmy the lid said:Thanks, hatophile and Spats!
Taking advantage of some early morning light, here is a photo of the Knox alongside a Stetson 3X (Vogue-style), for comparison:
Cheers,
JtL
Simply beautiful, JtL! :eusa_clap
Happy Jack
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Happy Jack
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Picked this up from fellow member, Menzies yesterday.Weird, he lives 5 min. from me!!
RBH
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W O W !!!
RBH
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My 'new' Stetson Stratoliner by way of AlanC.*
*photo by AlanC
*photo by AlanC
freehandbash
New in Town
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late stetson open road straw. I put the lighter ribbon on it.
http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad135/rrgrassman/tanda_daddyshats183.jpg?t=1279422659
http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad135/rrgrassman/tanda_daddyshats183.jpg?t=1279422659
Joshbru3
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I just got my vintage black Disney homburg today and I have to say that this hat is by far my best homburg. The pictures do the hat no justice. The color is an extreamly deep deep black, the felt is sooooo soft and the quality of all of the materials is really top notch. I would say that the hat is maybe from the late 40's, or early 50's. It was possibly worn twice. The only thing that makes this hat near mint and not a perfect mint is the fact that the reed on the sweatband has a little wear, but thats it. The plastic sweatband guard is still perfect, the liner is a perfect pearl white, the sweatband is soft and pliable, and the felt is perfect. No moth bites, no odors, no stains. Whats really unique about the hat is that the sweatband has a very cool pattern stamped into it. Almost like an aztec patern. The ribbon measures 2 1/4 inches wide, and the open crown is aproximately 5 3/4 inches tall. (See pics)
SEE MORE PICS IN "THE DISNEY DINER"
SEE MORE PICS IN "THE DISNEY DINER"
freehandbash
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http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad135/rrgrassman/tanda_daddyshats189.jpg?t=1279519211
Nice Disney! I have a cavanagh with pretty much the same diminsions and color. I have no Disneys so I'm jealous. I have bid on plenty but always lose. They must be nice!:eusa_doh:
Here, I have an Akubra that I changed the crown from a flat porkpie into this center crease/pinch. It's a thick imperial quality fur felt but the hand on this one was so rough I decided to resand the body and it turned out much smoother and nicer IMHO .
notice the dead tree in the corner? It died early this winter but mocking birds keep making nest in it one right after the other!! I hate to destroy such an obviously needed habittat or habit, if you will!! lol
Nice Disney! I have a cavanagh with pretty much the same diminsions and color. I have no Disneys so I'm jealous. I have bid on plenty but always lose. They must be nice!:eusa_doh:
Here, I have an Akubra that I changed the crown from a flat porkpie into this center crease/pinch. It's a thick imperial quality fur felt but the hand on this one was so rough I decided to resand the body and it turned out much smoother and nicer IMHO
.notice the dead tree in the corner? It died early this winter but mocking birds keep making nest in it one right after the other!! I hate to destroy such an obviously needed habittat or habit, if you will!! lol
Joshbru3
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freehandbash said:http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad135/rrgrassman/tanda_daddyshats189.jpg?t=1279519211
Nice Disney! I have a cavanagh with pretty much the same diminsions and color. I have no Disneys so I'm jealous. I have bid on plenty but always lose. They must be nice!:eusa_doh:
Here, I have an Akubra that I changed the crown from a flat porkpie into this center crease/pinch. It's a thick imperial quality fur felt but the hand on this one was so rough I decided to resand the body and it turned out much smoother and nicer IMHO
notice the dead tree in the corner? It died early this winter but mocking birds keep making nest in it one right after the other!! I hate to destroy such an obviously needed habittat or habit, if you will!! lol
Thanks freehandbash! Im sure the cavanagh is just as high quality as the disney. Ive just never held a hat whose manufacture paid so much attention to detail and made such a fine homburg. This is my first Disney. I have a grey Dobbs homburg from the mid 50's and even though its a great hat, there is just no comparison between the two. I love that Akubra. Excellent job on the crease. If you didnt tell me that it was a prokpie crease, I would have never known. Sometimes those factory pre-creased crowns are difficult to reshape by hand without proper steam blocks and such. Especially porkpies. But again, very nice job. And keep on bidding on those Disneys, Im sure you will get one soon. I think the dead tree makes a beter bird house than popsicle sticks anyways. lol.
rlk
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OLD Optimo
More in the Panama Canal
More in the Panama Canal
rlk
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Sieg Corduroy Cap
Apparently from 1957:
Apparently from 1957:
jimmy the lid
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Wow -- utterly pristine! :eusa_clap
fluteplayer07
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Beautiful!
Tell me what you think, I might not be a fan
Just got this in the mail today, its a Brooks Brothers 100% fur felt made in Italy. Its sized a 7 1/4 but I think it may be a little small for me, and I think the brim is a little trim(2"). Tell me what you think or maybe I should let it go to a new home.
Just got this in the mail today, its a Brooks Brothers 100% fur felt made in Italy. Its sized a 7 1/4 but I think it may be a little small for me, and I think the brim is a little trim(2"). Tell me what you think or maybe I should let it go to a new home.
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Here is a really nice Knox Premier I received today. It looks like new old stock, never been worn. I think I will keep the center dent, it makes it look suave. It's a beautiful almost caramel color. I hope the pics come out.
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Oops, need to try that again
