What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[DonR]

Heading out to watch our granddaughter's elementary school symphony under a new to me late 40s or early 50s Stetson Twenty-five.

This is the one I snagged that was listed as a wool Indiana Jones.

 

[The Lost kansan]

Heading out to watch our granddaughter's elementary school symphony under a new to me late 40s or early 50s Stetson Twenty-five.

This is the one I snagged that was listed as a wool Indiana Jones.

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That is without a doubt the best wool Indiana jones I’ve ever seen……

 

[alanfgag]

Today, an unusual WWII era hat made and sold in what is now the Czech Republic... one from an incredible collection of NOS hats that @mayserwegener came across in 2015. The felt might be a wool/hare mix - it is heavy and thick - and the overall finish and materials feel spartan as one might expect from wartime supply shortages in Europe. The styling is wonderful and flattering to wear. Note the triangular bow wrap... not sure I have seen this done before or since. Steve has (as always) remarkable research on the maker here: https://germanaustrianhats.invision...rolinenthal-karlin-hussinetz-husinec-bohemia/

A panorama from @mayserwegener website showing the breadth of this NOS discovery in 2015.

 

[Ent]

Akubra Fed IV day today in classic 1930’s bash.

 

[Gary in NC]

You did a very nice job bringing that back, Gary. And I, for one, always enjoy posts where members gush about their latest (or at least today's) hat. Keep on writing!

Nice save Gary !! Always cool to know the back story on these old hats...

Thanks guys!

 

[VoodooSan]

Heading out to watch our granddaughter's elementary school symphony under a new to me late 40s or early 50s Stetson Twenty-five.

This is the one I snagged that was listed as a wool Indiana Jones.

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What a great score!! I wonder how many of us didn't even read the listing carefully? Kudos, Don!!

 

[VoodooSan]

Today, an unusual WWII era hat made and sold in what is now the Czech Republic... one from an incredible collection of NOS hats that @mayserwegener came across in 2015. The felt might be a wool/hare mix - it is heavy and thick - and the overall finish and materials feel spartan as one might expect from wartime supply shortages in Europe. The styling is wonderful and flattering to wear. Note the triangular bow wrap... not sure I have seen this done before or since. Steve has (as always) remarkable research on the maker here: https://germanaustrianhats.invision...rolinenthal-karlin-hussinetz-husinec-bohemia/




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A panorama from @mayserwegener website showing the breadth of this NOS discovery in 2015.

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Winner!!!! That bow alone is STUPENDOUS, Alan!!

 

[GHT]

A silver/grey Susquehana, made to measure, hat. Bought to compliment the shirt that my wife, Tina, made for me. The waistcoat looks more like a scarf, my photography is of the, "Don't Give Up The Day Job Ilk."

 

[Pellie]

Panizza....."distressed" LOL

 

[Gary in NC]

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A silver/grey Susquehana, made to measure, hat. Bought to compliment the shirt that my wife, Tina, made for me. The waistcoat looks more like a scarf, my photography is of the, "Don't Give Up The Day Job Ilk."

Those are very good colors both together and on you.
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[RickP]

Today a Dobbs *** Prince.

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A color coordinated dog in pictures is a good thing indeed. Browns and tans are particularly versatile lol

 

[RickP]

Today, an unusual WWII era hat made and sold in what is now the Czech Republic... one from an incredible collection of NOS hats that @mayserwegener came across in 2015. The felt might be a wool/hare mix - it is heavy and thick - and the overall finish and materials feel spartan as one might expect from wartime supply shortages in Europe. The styling is wonderful and flattering to wear. Note the triangular bow wrap... not sure I have seen this done before or since. Steve has (as always) remarkable research on the maker here: https://germanaustrianhats.invision...rolinenthal-karlin-hussinetz-husinec-bohemia/




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beautiful! I would have serious trouble picking just one from a group like that

 

[RickP]

Happy friday to all! Its gloomy, grey and damp but it IS Friday... we survived another week. Hadnt had the Akubra Lightning Ridge out for a while so here we go. Always loved the fuller, slightly rounded crown on this one

 

[DonR]

What a great score!! I wonder how many of us didn't even read the listing carefully? Kudos, Don!!

Thanks Mark!

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

Early to mid 60s Sears Pilgrim for me today.

5x beaver quality same as @Randall Renshaw showed earlier in the week.

This is a nice hat, but the green color doesn't photograph well.

 

[rogueclimber]

Borsalino Borgart for the evening

 

[jeffgarf]

Sears Roebuck early 60’s, I’m going to say 1964, and that’s only because that’s my birth year, but really I have no idea, lol. Anyway, since Randall posted that beautiful Sears Roebuck of his several pages ago, I’ve got a little more appreciation for this loved beater hat I have here.

One of my favorite parts of it happens to be the original owner’s business card, which you can see (really a photocopy to preserve the original) stuck behind the sweatband as it was when I bought it.
I wish I had a before picture of it - this thing looked like it had been in the back window of a car for several years with the ribbon faded to light gray on the front and left side, and then wadded up and crammed under the seat. I was able to bring the ribbon back to black and steam it back to some kind of decent shape, and it’s now a fun beater to wear.

Sorry guys, I know I need to work on shortening my posts. Sometimes I get carried away talking about these things.

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Keep the stories coming!

 

[Blare]

Early to mid 60s Sears Pilgrim for me today.

5x beaver quality same as @Randall Renshaw showed earlier in the week.

This is a nice hat, but the green color doesn't photograph well.

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That is in beautiful condition.

 

[StoryPNW]

Early to mid 60s Sears Pilgrim for me today.

5x beaver quality same as @Randall Renshaw showed earlier in the week.

This is a nice hat, but the green color doesn't photograph well.

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Another great one! I love a good thin ribbon.

 

[hatophile]

Royal Stetson