The Cap Faction

[Paul Roerich]

Vintage cap heaven: http://www.archivalclothing.com/201...gn=Feed:+ArchivalClothing+(Archival+Clothing)

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Nice see this come up again I posted some of these in the non Shorpy all stars thread. A couple of months ago.
These are similar to the Australia mug shots that someone will post every other month.

 

[alanfgag]

Cook Adams Fortune & Co. cap - early?

One of those cap auctions that nobody came to... this arrived in better shape and more interesting than I expected. No front snap with spiral stitched back panel that attaches to the top with a ribbon bound seam. There is discoloration in the lining and fabric sweat band but the fabric and stitching are as new. And it fits.

I hunted for a reference for the store... could only find one mention and an add from 1905.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Alan is the rear part ear flaps?

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Nice one.

Yeah, "Page Boy" won't be on many people's search term lists!

bk

 

[alanfgag]

Alan is the rear part ear flaps?

No flaps, just the panel that forms the rear of the cap. Fabric is like a wool suiting material. The brim is is lighter and more flexible than a typical 1930s cap.

 

[alanfgag]

Nice one.

Yeah, "Page Boy" won't be on many people's search term lists!

bk

Odd that an experienced seller missed newsboy.

 

[Paul Roerich]

Congrats!!!


An auction like that one, without any of the words "vintage", "newsboy", "driving", "golf", and/or "flat" ... and not listed in a vintage section...is pretty much unsearchable. You are a demigod for having found it!


A similar but much better-described cap is about to go for much more money than you paid: http://www.ebay.com/itm/vtg-20s-30s...pt=Vintage_Men_s_Clothing&hash=item46081854d7

 

[Baron Kurtz]

It is brilliant when you find one mislisted like that, no? I think all my eBay caps have come that way …

Odd that an experienced seller missed newsboy.

 

[alanfgag]

Thanks Paul and Baron... I was lucky to catch this one.

It is brilliant when you find one mislisted like that, no?

It is great to get a good deal... but the best is to put it on and have it fit. So many old caps seem to arrive fitting tighter than marked.

The style of this reminds me of a fantastic blue patterned silk hat that I bid on some time back. It seems like it could be pre-1920 to me... would love to hear opinions.

cheers,
Alan

 

[Chepstow]

Alan, nice cap and find, the fabric on that looks great. Sharp look on you!

 

[Simonds]

I have been working on a new bill design, Johnny J has helped me out a lot, much thanks going out to him! I have redesigned the bill at the forehead by adding a deeper concave and I also redesigned the front edge giving it more of a convex shape. Here is a picture of one of my new and improved caps. This one is made of a blend of wool and silk.

 

[Adnamira]

Very interesting shape. Reminds me of a french maker. I'd like me one of those.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

With the cut of the bill it does look early 1900's.
I am sure RLK would be able to tell.

 

[mikespens]

That's a dandy hat and fabric Simonds.

 

[seabass]

Simonds
now thats a oldie style for sure !
very cool .

 

[Razzman]

Fantastic work Simonds! Great look.

 

[Paul Roerich]

A similar but much better-described cap is about to go for much more money than you paid: http://www.ebay.com/itm/vtg-20s-30s...pt=Vintage_Men_s_Clothing&hash=item46081854d7

What did I tell you? It went for over $204.

 

[Simonds]

Thanks everyone for the kind words, much appreciated!

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Paul, that was a nice cap and went for what I thougth it would. Ah the old day's when vintage cap's where not on everyone's radar.