The Green Machine

[mayserwegener]

Lee Trinity Blue Label

 

[DJH]

Wow, the last three hats in this thread, the two from Steve and Eric's Adam, are just fantastic!

 

[Chepstow]

Wow, the last three hats in this thread, the two from Steve and Eric's Adam, are just fantastic!

+1

 

[bowlerman]

+2!! Especially that Trinity, Steve!

 

[hatophile]

+2!! Especially that Trinity, Steve!

+3

 

[JohnnyDollar]

Nice lids!

I am finding my green lid is starting to become my favorite hat. I am wearing black slacks, grey shirt and a black and grey tie and adding in the green lid it added some much needed color!

 

[Duper]

+4.6

Hey it works for the oil companys!

 

[Aureliano]

That lee is beautiful, Steve!

 

[Joshbru3]

1954 German Velour

This is by far one of the nicest and highest quality velours I have ever handled. After a little steaming and brushing, this hat is very soft to the touch and the nap is as smooth as silk. The felt is fairly thick, but after steaming has that wonderful stiffness yet pliability. I can't wait for Oktoberfest to wear this one out. It might make an appearance for St. Patricks day as well. I have never heard of the maker, but its interesting that this hat has very "American" dimensions.

Crown Height: 5 1/2 Inches Open

Brim Width: 2 1/2 Inches raw edge

 

[Joshbru3]

1954 German Velour (cont....)

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Josh great velour alpine fedora looks great love the braid on the hat too. The feather not so great would look better with a brush instead like this one.

 

[alanfgag]

Wow, Josh... incredible. That hat is as old as me but in much better shape. Cool catch.

 

[Joshbru3]

Josh great velour alpine fedora looks great love the braid on the hat too. The feather not so great would look better with a brush instead like this one.

Wow, Josh... incredible. That hat is as old as me but in much better shape. Cool catch.

Thanks very much, Alan & Ed. I do agree that the feather isn't cutting it, I will look for a nice silver mounted brush.

 

[Rodkins]

Thanks very much, Alan & Ed. I do agree that the feather isn't cutting it, I will look for a nice silver mounted brush.

Look no further. I have one I'll send you if you want it.

 

[Joshbru3]

Look no further. I have one I'll send you if you want it.

WOW, thanks Mike! That would be awesome. I think that brush would look perfect on the hat!!

 

[Rodkins]

WOW, thanks Mike! That would be awesome. I think that brush would look perfect on the hat!!

I'll get it shipped out to you when I get the chance.

 

[Joshbru3]

I'll get it shipped out to you when I get the chance.

Thank you so much, Mike!

 

[Joshbru3]

Bump!!!

Here's another green one in my collection....

1930s Pennys Marathon Homburg

 

[mayserwegener]

Josh, Fantastic old J.C. Penny Co. Homburg!

 

[Orangegrad]

I had no idea Marathon hats went back that far. I have Whippet clone from the early 50s. This one is just fantastic.