The Cavanagh Club

[Martvjp]

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to share another Cavanagh I picked up a few months ago. I hadn’t had the chance to take photos until now. It’s a size 7 5/8, but it fits me well (I usually wear 7 1/2).

I believe it’s post-60s, 70-80s? though it’s hard to date precisely. The felt is very soft and pleasant to the touch. I’m not sure if it’s a beaver blend ? Or something else.

If anyone has more information, feel free to share!
Thanks in advance.

 

[The Hatted Professor]

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to share another Cavanagh I picked up a few months ago. I hadn’t had the chance to take photos until now. It’s a size 7 5/8, but it fits me well (I usually wear 7 1/2).

I believe it’s post-60s, 70-80s? though it’s hard to date precisely. The felt is very soft and pleasant to the touch. I’m not sure if it’s a beaver blend ? Or something else.

If anyone has more information, feel free to share!
Thanks in advance.

1980s, possibly early-1990s.

 

[MikeinRome]

Cavanagh Forty, 1944 to 1950. Has 3 inch brim and 5 1/2 inch open crown. Belonged to Brigadier General James H Stratton of the Army Corps of Engineers, who was promoted to General in 1944 and retired in 1949, it seems. The mfg tag is slightly different from other 40's tags Brad Bowers shows in his Dating Cavanagh Hats article. I bought it from Lounge member singlechange.

 

[Good Lukes]

1980s, possibly early-1990s.

Brad, so good to see you around!

 

[Good Lukes]

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to share another Cavanagh I picked up a few months ago. I hadn’t had the chance to take photos until now. It’s a size 7 5/8, but it fits me well (I usually wear 7 1/2).

I believe it’s post-60s, 70-80s? though it’s hard to date precisely. The felt is very soft and pleasant to the touch. I’m not sure if it’s a beaver blend ? Or something else.

If anyone has more information, feel free to share!
Thanks in advance.

I tend to agree with Brad's historical assessments ... for me, the major clues are: 1) the lack of Hat Corporation of America (HCA) vintage labels; 2) the black sweatband; and 3) the appearance of the registered trademark symbol after "Cavanagh" on the sweatband. Similar to Dobbs, the latter is a dead giveaway that you are dealing with a more modern "Post-HCA" hat. Hope this helps!

 

[jeffgarf]

Cavanagh Lords Hat - seemingly never worn 2" Cavanagh Edge brim, AMAZING felt. Very happy to have gotten it.

 

[Good Lukes]

Cavanagh Lords Hat - seemingly never worn 2" Cavanagh Edge brim, AMAZING felt. Very happy to have gotten it.

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Great find, Jeff!

 

[Blare]

Cavanagh Lords Hat - seemingly never worn 2" Cavanagh Edge brim, AMAZING felt. Very happy to have gotten it.

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Is the last picture a different hat?

 

[jeffgarf]

Is the last picture a different hat?

Unabashed and poor lighting. Better photos below

 

[Blare]

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This image appears to show binding though.

 

[jeffgarf]

This image appears to show binding though.

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Original post corrected for posterity sake. I suppose my Canadian Stetson must have snuck in accidentally.

 

[Blare]

Original post corrected for posterity sake. I suppose my Canadian Stetson must have snuck in accidentally.

I was starting to think I was crazy. LOL

 

[jeffgarf]

Got this John Cavanagh derby with original box for $20 on OFAS. I believe it's from early to mid 1930's.

 

[Mcox47]

Beautiful derby Jeff. A guaranteed steal at that price.

 

[Blare]

Got this John Cavanagh derby with original box for $20 on OFAS. I believe it's from early to mid 1930's.

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Great find, Jeff.