Number four (last one). Not the least one it is too. Knox fifteen Tom and Jerry in charcoal grey and lovely chamois finish. Size 7 with an overwelt brim at 6,5cm and crown 11cm at the pinch. Lovely liner and a very unusual ribbon which produces a moiré effect in the light. Almost all my hats have a center dent and side pinches, but this one wanted the crease it's got now. Wonderful hat.
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A great bunch of hats!
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Redfokker and I have set up our own version of the Oregon Trail. I ship out felt settlers west and he sends the same number American produce eastward to make the trip over to the old world as it were. Don't know where I'm going with this, but the international hat exchange has been succesful once again. Mike posted a few of the European ones recently and to my joy I can add a number of American hats to my collecion. First one. Knox Premier Quality Westlite in grey, size 6 7/8. Bound edge at 7cm and crown at 9,5 cm at the pinch. Mike had Mike Miller replace the ribbon, which was a halfbaked attempt by the seller, and I must say the work is outstanding. Great colour that fits the warmer grey of the hat perfectly and gorgeous bow. Nice windcord with the Knox crest on the button. I'm tempted to say fifties, but I'm really groping in the dark here. being the historian that he is Mike found a nice picture of the orginal retailer too (in part II).
The second one of the bunch. Mallory Aristocrat Quality. Cravanette processed. Size 6 7/8 (55 European) with an overwelt double stitched edge at 5,8 cm and crown at 11 cm at the pinch. The liner must have had an onionskin covering at one point, because there are little flakes of it falling out of the hat. This one has a backbow. Mallory is one of those American brands that did not make it across the ocean and never turns up in Europe. I do like the look of them so it's great to add one to the collection. Handling it did make me wonder if Mallory could have been the maker of the King Felton hat I posted a while ago (Scandinavian brand, with connections to the US). The felt and general appearance looks very similar.
Number three. This is quite the hat. Stetson Twenty the Sovereign. Size 7 (56 European). Mode edge brim at 7 cm and crown at 11,5cm at the pinch. The hat certainly has presence. Lovely felt and takes a shape with ease. Reminds me of my Imperial Stetson and I'll have to put them side by side to compare them. Mid fifties is my guess.
First of all, congratulations to Mike, on the other side of the ocean, even in the face of the Pacific and you for the fruitful exchange.Number four (last one). Not the least one it is too. Knox fifteen Tom and Jerry in charcoal grey and lovely chamois finish. Size 7 with an overwelt brim at 6,5cm and crown 11cm at the pinch. Lovely liner and a very unusual ribbon which produces a moiré effect in the light. Almost all my hats have a center dent and side pinches, but this one wanted the crease it's got now. Wonderful hat.
American hats are a rarity here in Europe and two of these catch my attention.
In order of preference:
- Knox Fifteen Tom & Jerry
- Stetson Twenty the Sovereign
The other two are equal, slightly distant
I have accumulated a good deal of European hats to sell or exchange, but my size is very different from Stefan's. I am a 7 1/2 sometimes 7 3/8.
This is a warning to seafarers in the sea of hats.
I have available many Italian hats in all sizes, maybe there is yours too. Ask and I hope you will have satisfaction
Meanwhile, I enjoy the exchange meditating on US hats
Complimenti a Mike e Stefan!
Stefan, congrats on all those wonderful American hats. Thanks for posting. Wouldn't it be wonderful to go back in a time machine and visit that emporium? Great photo.
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Not a seafarer, but a European airfarer. Thanks for your hats Daniele. Ciao [emoji4]
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Justin, Thanks! So many great hats from your side!
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Really lovely hats on the last pages: Congrats to all of you!
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Follow-up to the tease earlier. This is my new creation from Mike Miller of Northwest Hats in Eugene. Lt Blue Winchester felt in bunny. Mike has a new pouncing mojo for rabbit and it is smooth as a baby's ****. The crown is a Cuenca straw formed to a classic fedora style. But what really gets me revved up is the beautiful shark's gill ribbon work. This hat will have to go back in the box until spring, but the first sunny day...
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Man, what a concept. It looks fabulous. Almost makes me want to hurry summer along
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Incredible. The pouncing is nothing I ever seen from rabbit!
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Thanks guys. The pouncing on this bunny is really something. I would not hesitate to have him make another out of this furry rodent. And...I probably will. Gotta stay in the queue!
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love it
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I'm glad this hat is in a larger size than I wear. Takes a little of the envy away. Just a little. Congrats on the two new Vitas , Ant! Beautiful hats.Extremely excited about this haul
I’ll let the video and photos that follow do most of the talking
a couple interesting observations
- the Imperial has the foil size tag
- the Eagle has the earlier 3 block manufacturers tag
Both early 40s hats ... just thought those traits commonly associated with 30s and earlier hats was interesting
I filmed the video before I saw the manufacturer tag on the Eagle that’s why I said I thought the Imperial was earlier ... but after seeing the Eagle tag who knows
Imperial Fifteen
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Great find, Justin! I have a Shore Club that has the vents and a narrower ribbon and another without vents and a ribbon like yours. Interesting to see the differences.
New Hat Day. Some of you might have seen this one on the bay recently. It didn’t receive any bids first time through and it came back with a BIN. Lust attack came upon me, and, well, here it is. Lovely felt. 2-5/8 brim with cav edge, wind trolly, and overall in excellent shape. (Better pics than mine in the eBay listing if yer curious.) The color is a great greenish-gray, like nothing I’ve seen in person before. I assume Cripps was an upscale clothing store in NYC but can’t find anything about them online. Anyone ever see another fedora from Cripps? Who made it for them? Any more info out there? Thanks!
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