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[buler]

BEAUTIFUL Mallory, Alan! The colors are fantastic and it looks completely unworn. The triple row of stitching is superb and it looks wonderful worn brim up with a slight curl on the sides. :eusa_clap:eusa_clap

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That is a spectacular hat, Alan! Please add that beauty to the Mallory thread.

B

 

[alanfgag]

Surely... I had thought to take some better pictures outside, but these are probably good enough.

 

[Purplesage]

Saks Fith Ave Imported French Velour (Unk Manufacturer)

I just recently acquired this beautiful velour which is prestine condition. It was made in France for Sacks. It came in the original box which I'll post a photo of later. It has a 2 1/2" brim with a thin overwelt and a 5 3/4" open crown wrapped in a 1 3/4 grosgrain ribbon. Anyone care to put a date on this one? I'm thinking the 30s! Wish I knew the name of the French manufacturer.

 

[dh66]

Beautiful hat. The pleated liner is super classy.

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[mikespens]

Luscious! Still has the basting stitch in the ribbon too.

 

[John Galt]

Love it. The velour and the triple wilted edge look great, and the quality of that velour felt looks really "old" to me. Too big though!!!

Edit - Looks like a Dobbs-style sweat band bow, but overlapped differently. Also, very Fleur-de-Lis.

"Faint hat never won fair lady."

 

[GoldenEraFan]

Late '40s/'50s Portis tissue weight.

 

[John Galt]

Jealous! On my list & in my size, and (my estimate) early 1950's.


"Faint hat never won fair lady."

 

[Chepstow]

Great finds and hats, Purple and GEF!

 

[dh66]

Good find GEF. I saw the action shots, really suits you.

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[ManofKent]

Great finds and hats, Purple and GEF!

+1

 

[ManofKent]

An ebay find spotted by Manfred, and kindly pm'd - Lembert (60's?):

Sorry for poor photos, I'll try and get one 'in situ':







It still needs a bit of steam and a brush, but I finally cleaned the decomposing foam and cork sheet from the back of the sweat that had been used to shrink the hat down. It's a nice hat.

 

[Chepstow]

Hi Richard, great Lembert hat and I guess he fits!

 

[Orangegrad]

Richard - I'm not familiar with this new/old fedora. I look forward to seeing some headshots.

 

[ManofKent]

Hi Richard, great Lembert hat and I guess he fits!

It needed a little stretching, but only around 1/2 a size.


Andy - weather permitting, I'll wear it this week.

 

[coble]

this lid is absolutely beautiful. Ribbon is fantastic.

Northwest Hats,
custom lite-beaver felt in sand

6'' crown open, 5 1/8'' bashed center dent, 2 1/4'' brim , 1 3/4'' ribbon
Unlined per my request & a nice wide sweat

 

[Monte]

Just got this Knox Superfine (have not brushed the dust off yet).
It has a plastic crown protector. I'm thinking '60s.

Black sweatband.

7 3/8

Originally $12.95. I think I had an old '60s Dobbs that sold for $13 or thereabouts.

 

[Monte]

....And this could be me, back in the '60s just coming to the realization that I'll never wear this bowler.

 

[dh66]

A different look for you, for sure, but not a bad one by any means.

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[Alive'n'Amplified]

A different look for you, for sure, but not a bad one by any means.

+1. Looks rather English on you.


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