Vintage boys hats or decent quality new hats

[hutch]

I just picked up a dark gray pork pie style boys hat on ebay. It is made by Mickey, Hats for Boys and is a size 6 5/8. I wasn't expecting much on quality but upon inspection it feels to me like it is some sort of fur felt blend. The leather sweatband is dry and I have to have it replaced.

I haven't run across many good quality boys hats or vintage boys hats. Most of the newer boys hats are cheaply made but quite expensive. Does anyone have a source or website they can suggest to get more boys hats? My sons are 3 and 5 and they both love hats. Thanks in advance.

Hutch

 

[Phineas Lamour]

My son is 4 and he has a vintage Royal Stetson we found on Ebay. There is also a store locally that sells vintage clothing and hats. I saw a lot of 6 1/2 and 6 5/8 straw hats in there the other day. A couple of felts too, mostly wool

 

[Shangas]

Phineas, that photo is positively angelic! How did you find a suit small enough to fit that little cherub?

 

[fluteplayer07]

Hey! Welcome! Check out Johnnyphi's site. Tons of really good, near perfect NOS vintage hats at very low prices. Some have wrinkled sweats or mild to moderate mothing. But without a doubt, your most plentiful source for small vintage lids. Here's some more info:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=42815

And I almost forgot--25% for FL's for a little longer. No clue how long, though. Happy hunting! And good to get them addicted young. Our evil plan is working! lol

Cheers,
flute

 

[Phineas Lamour]

Burlington coat factory. Steve Harvey's Young Kings line.

 

[besdor]

I strongly suggest johnnys website. i spoke to him a few weeks ago. He has a great selection of vintage hats in small sizes. Most men today arent 6 5/8 and 6 3/4 but younger boys are. The prices will be good and they wont be wool garbage hats like those made today.



Steven
www.bencrafthats.com

 

[handlebar bart]

I strongly suggest johnnys website. i spoke to him a few weeks ago. He has a great selection of vintage hats in small sizes. Most men today arent 6 5/8 and 6 3/4 but younger boys are. The prices will be good and they wont be wool garbage hats like those made today.



Steven
www.bencrafthats.com

I have to agree, I bought my boy one from Johnny and it is his nicest hat. Even compared to his other vintage fedora and new one.

 

[hutch]

Great info, thanks everyone!

 

[johnnyphi]

Thank you!

I haven't been on the Lounge as much as I would like, and I'm very pleased to find this thread. Thank you all for your positive comments.

I've been corresponding with FL member Babs, and we're working on a hat for his son.

Hopefully, we'll be able to post some of his questions, along with my answers, on this thread.

I agree that I have the best collection of vintage hats, in small sizes... (I'm not bragging, I'm just saying.)

But, I expect plenty of questions when it comes to putting a 60-70 year old hat on your 6-7 year old. (Babs mentioned his wife a few times in the email, and that's understandable, too.)

Please email me or post questions here. I'll do my best to answer them.