The Lords hat

[Rmccamey]

Oh boy, that is one fine classic. I know you will enjoy it for many years to come.

Santa just left me two hats under the tree-what a good boy I must have been this year In my letter I've highlighted it needs to be pre-war, but I think I can make an exemption this time

F.R. Tripler & Co Lord's, in Midnight blue View attachment 573795 View attachment 573796 View attachment 573797 View attachment 573798 View attachment 573799
Tight brim curl
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Not an expert in American hats but I think this particular color combo along with the label/size tag and "midnite" name suggest Cavanagh as the maker. Probably in the 50's

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@Short Balding Guy wore his homburg version with matching brim binding today and I believe @steur has one too

That's the second Tripler I find. I've sold a grey homburg one to @Steve1857 some years back. The styling of that one alluded also to Cavanagh (or Dobbs), but can't recall any of the labels

Merry Christmas to all !

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Santa just left me two hats under the tree-what a good boy I must have been this year In my letter I've highlighted it needs to be pre-war, but I think I can make an exemption this time

F.R. Tripler & Co Lord's, in Midnight blue View attachment 573795 View attachment 573796 View attachment 573797 View attachment 573798 View attachment 573799
Tight brim curl
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Not an expert in American hats but I think this particular color combo along with the label/size tag and "midnite" name might suggest Cavanagh as the maker (at least that's the closest I've come by-feedback is welcomed). Perhaps in the 50's

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@Short Balding Guy wore his homburg version with matching brim binding today and I believe @steur has one too

That's the second Tripler I find. I've sold a grey homburg one to @Steve1857 some years back. The styling of that one alluded also to Cavanagh (or Dobbs), but can't recall any of the labels

Merry Christmas to all !

Definitely a Hat Corporation of America hat so Dobbs and Cavanagh are both in the running.

It’s a beautiful color combination.

 

[Steve1857]

Santa just left me two hats under the tree-what a good boy I must have been this year In my letter I've highlighted it needs to be pre-war, but I think I can make an exemption this time

F.R. Tripler & Co Lord's, in Midnight blue View attachment 573795 View attachment 573796 View attachment 573797 View attachment 573798 View attachment 573799
Tight brim curl
View attachment 573804

Not an expert in American hats but I think this particular color combo along with the label/size tag and "midnite" name might suggest Dobbs or Cavanagh as the maker (at least that's the closest I've come by-feedback is welcomed). Perhaps in the 50's

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@Short Balding Guy wore his homburg version (Cavanagh) with matching brim binding today and I believe @steur has one too

That's the second Tripler I find. I've sold a grey homburg one to @Steve1857 some years back. The styling of that one alluded also to Dobbs (or Cavanagh), but can't recall any of the labels

Merry Christmas to all !

That is one great present, Panos. Great colour combo. You must have been a good boy

I'll try and dig my Tripler out and check the labels.

 

[steur]

Santa just left me two hats under the tree-what a good boy I must have been this year In my letter I've highlighted it needs to be pre-war, but I think I can make an exemption this time

F.R. Tripler & Co Lord's, in Midnight blue View attachment 573795 View attachment 573796 View attachment 573797 View attachment 573798 View attachment 573799
Tight brim curl
View attachment 573804

Not an expert in American hats but I think this particular color combo along with the label/size tag and "midnite" name might suggest Dobbs or Cavanagh as the maker (at least that's the closest I've come by-feedback is welcomed). Perhaps in the 50's

View attachment 573802 View attachment 573801 View attachment 573803
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@Short Balding Guy wore his homburg version (Cavanagh) with matching brim binding today and I believe @steur has one too

That's the second Tripler I find. I've sold a grey homburg one to @Steve1857 some years back. The styling of that one alluded also to Dobbs (or Cavanagh), but can't recall any of the labels

Merry Christmas to all !

Maybe you didn't state which war? Love the hat. Great shape and colours, Panos.

 

[TheOldFashioned]

Ruby-Wear from S. Rubinson & Sons Inc:

Crown	5-1/2" (open)
Brim	2-5/8"
Ribbon	1-5/8"
Weight	112g

This Gem of Wear has some pretty dramatic flair with a larger brim and pronounced curl, especially considering it's a private label. The original department store was founded in 1915 but burned down in 1944. It was rebuilt and opened again in 1946 and continued at least into the 1970s. Based on the quality and construction I would venture to guess this came from the original, pre-fire store.