The Dobbs Diner...

[mayserwegener]

Correspondence regarding Dobbs use of Brüder Böhm finishing machines.

Here is info on the BB finishing machines that were installed at Hat Corp of America in the late 1930s.

 

[rlk]

1922

Fall 1922 ads from the New York Tribune

A bit Homburgish promotion.

 

[rlk]

New Dobbs Shops

May 1918

Oct. 5, 1919

 

[randooch]

Is it the building on the left, the one not so "far from the madding crowd"? How many women showed up for "tomorrow's shopping program", one wonders.

Great old copy, Robert!

 

[rlk]

Dobbs Homburg c. 1922

Smaller scale than the hats of the latter 20's and 30's. Why c. 1922? The logo trademark reads first used in June of 1922. The Detroit Capper & Capper opened in 1915 and the St. Paul Store, not on this sweatband opened in 1921. Sweat is a bit too delicate to expose the factory sticker without damage.

 

[Chepstow]

Very fine Homburger, Robert. The short Brim suits you very well.

 

[Joshbru3]

INCREDIBLE!!! I love that hat. The hat is all around just fantastic. I love how the liner is straight pleated all the way around. That liner logo is phenomenal as well. Great find!! :eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap

 

[alanfgag]

I missed that one... very nice! Is that exterior taped sweat seam a repair? Fabulous liner.

 

[rlk]

I missed that one... very nice! Is that exterior taped sweat seam a repair? Fabulous liner.

Thank you. The tape is old, professional and the bow is on top of it.

 

[Twill]

Dobbs Westward

Because I only have a dark grey, chocolate brown, and a couple of straws, I had been looking for a light colored vintage felt for a while now. However, price and size were both limiting factors. I have a rather popular sized head, but hard to find sized hat of 7 1/4 LO. I was always skeptical of thin ribbon fedoras, I liked how they looked in the illustrated advertisements on slick-dressed guys in suits, but in real life I always thought they looked to "western" or "country". I'm not a western person; I'm city all the way. But, when I saw this on eBay, listed as a 7 1/8 for a buy it now price of $20, I knew I should take a chance. I figured I could experiment on stretching it for 20 bucks.

Well, I received it yesterday, and wouldn't ya know, it fits almost perfectly. It's been loved (needs a good cleaning), and obviously someone tried to stretch it considering the sweat stitching has completely ripped open, but it looks great on. Anyone care to make a guess on age? I looked through the thread to educate myself a bit more on dating Dobbs hats, but I'm still unsure. Thanks, gents.

 

[hatophile]

That's a very nice thin ribbon you have there Twill and I think it looks great on you. Even though you're a "city person" you live in the South and that hat should fit in fine there, especially with the lighter color. I have a Westward but it has a shorter crown. I suspect yours is 50's vintage, but some of the other hat experts may have a better fix on the age. Enjoy!

 

[Twill]

That's a very nice thin ribbon you have there Twill and I think it looks great on you. Even though you're a "city person" you live in the South and that hat should fit in fine there, especially with the lighter color. I have a Westward but it has a shorter crown. I suspect yours is 50's vintage, but some of the other hat experts may have a better fix on the age. Enjoy!

Thank you, sir. I was thinking 50's as well. Would you suspect early or late 50's?

 

[hatophile]

Thank you, sir. I was thinking 50's as well. Would you suspect early or late 50's?

I would say earlier rather than later.

 

[Ordinary Guy]

My Dobbs Twenty I purchased from a lounger....

Very nice size brim

As I have read here great felt and a hat you just want to reach for as you head out the door...

 

[m0nk]

My Dobbs Twenty I purchased from a lounger....

Very nice size brim

As I have read here great felt and a hat you just want to reach for as you head out the door...

That's a great looking hat!

 

[m0nk]

My pics never seem to turn out nice, but here's one with a new ebay purchase... charcoal grey dobbs fifth avenue with a 2" brim and a 2" ribbon:

 

[Old Buzzard]

Good Morning

I need a little help if possible, I posted my problem in the "Ask a question, get an answer" thread "post # 5080".
Probably the wrong place since this is a Dobbs question. Could anyone put an approx. date on this.

Thank you
OB

 

[Ordinary Guy]

That's a great looking hat!

Thanks Monk, it has become one of my favorites quite quickly.....

 

[Brad Bowers]

Good Morning

I need a little help if possible, I posted my problem in the "Ask a question, get an answer" thread "post # 5080".
Probably the wrong place since this is a Dobbs question. Could anyone put an approx. date on this.

Thank you
OB

Hi OB,

The seller is pretty accurate. It dates from the late-'40s through early- to mid-'50s. Looks really nice!

Brad

 

[Old Buzzard]

Hi OB,

The seller is pretty accurate. It dates from the late-'40s through early- to mid-'50s. Looks really nice!

Brad

Thank you Brad

The seller was wrong on other things so was curious about the date.

Thanks again,
OB