I think it's a beauty, Randall. Be sure to post it in the Beneluxury thread as well. My guess was that it would be a lightweight hat, but is it?Prewar Jewish made in Belgium before the German occupation lightweight fedora; according to Stefan.
Great hat!
Needed some lovin but it turned out nice and in great condition. Supple sweatband having the Borsalino type corrugated forehead area.
7/8” hatband and bow with the basting stitches present.
Sold for $5.00 at Marshall Fields according to sales tag inside.
Size 60, but fit my 23” noggin perfectly outta the eBay shipped box.
Took a lot of steam to get the super black vintage felt free of heavy wrinkles that had been on this hat for far too long—and have the usual blackened fingertips to show for it.
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