Virgin Fedora

[Warbaby]

I have an unsized, unblocked vintage fur felt hat and I've got a couple of questions about turning it into something wearable. Here's a photo:

Laid flat, t's 16" wide and 9" tall. Very soft, silky felt.

I'd like to turn it into a traditional fedora, or maybe something like the hat my great-grandfather is wearing in this photo:

I've always wanted a hat like that.

Possible? Any guesses as to what it would cost?

 

[Colby Jack]

Perhaps you could ask Art or contact Optimo for advice on this one...
That would be a cool looking hat!

 

[RBH]

Wow that would be cool and it looks as if you have the blank felt for the job.
Give Mike Moore at Buckaroo Hatters a PM and he will let you know what he can do. He is a great guy to work with.

 

[schuface]

Warbaby

Great Picture-When You get that hat made We would sure like to see it- Please Post Pics.
Thankx

 

[Warbaby]

I enlarged and tweaked the hat a bit so you can see the details a better. It appears to have a rolled brim similar to the ones on top hats from the period (around 1870), low, flat crown tapering slightly to the rear, with a wide ribbon band that emphasizes the low crown. All in all, a very rakish hat worn by a very rakish guy. Harrison (my GGF) had pale gray wolf-eyes, which certainly added a spooky touch to his rakishness. Wish I'd gotten that gene as well as the hat...

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Look-alike

Robert Shaw was your great-grandfather?!