What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[steur]

Stetson 7X Clear Beaver

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Oooh, that's beautiful, Joe.

 

[steur]

Time again for the hats of the week.

Morreton

Barbisio Titan

Borsalino Nutria for Berteil

Mossant Baku

Penumbra Panama

And while Gary @The Shoe is recovering I'll throw in some pics of food from the restaurant we visited Friday.

 

[Judgmentalist]

Time again for the hats of the week.

Morreton
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Barbisio Titan View attachment 803777

Borsalino Nutria for Berteil
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Mossant Baku
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Penumbra Panama View attachment 803780

And while Gary @The Shoe is recovering I'll throw in some pics of food from the restaurant we visited Friday. View attachment 803781 View attachment 803782 View attachment 803783

Only two homburgs this week…. Making my job easy lol - I’m thinking the Morreton for me - love that color.

Gonna need the name of that restaurant - looks awesome

 

[TimmyV]

Royal Stetson Shore Club with stitched brim edge . Most of these I've seen had a grossgrain ribbon bound edge.

 

[mayserwegener]

Resolut Homburger Hutfabrik "Komet", possibly the later 1950s and a recent arrival.

 

[RickP]

One of my favorite Stetsons..... Kind of a mystery hat with the unusual "USA" sweatband embossing. Ive seen a couple of these embossings, but never learned what they were all about. Logo on liner is a bit different to my eye. Cellophane cover on the liner so it cant be too old. Ive always guessed late 50's. If anyone knows more... Im all ears

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Mossant Baku

Given the excessive heat we've been experiencing in Italy this year, it'll be a while before I speak or wear a felt hat. Here Stefan, the combination is perfect for my taste. A top-notch jacket and shirt.
The restaurant can wait for a slight drop in temperatures.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Kind of a mystery hat with the unusual "USA" sweatband embossing. Ive seen a couple of these embossings, but never learned what they were all about.

I played with the contrast a little bit but have been unable to figure out the “critter” feature. The eyes & nose are obvious. Do you think it has wings? Or are those leaves of greenery?

 

[wsmontana]

I played with the contrast a little bit but have been unable to figure out the “critter” feature. The eyes & nose are obvious. Do you think it has wings? Or are those leaves of greenery?

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An owl with wings spread standing on a log? Not your standard Stetson imagery. Maybe a retailer logo?

 

[Hurricane Jack]

An owl with wings spread standing on a log? Not your standard Stetson imagery. Maybe a retailer logo?

Could it be an eagle since Germantown is in Philadelphia, PA?

 

[Blare]

Oooh, that's beautiful, Joe.

Time again for the hats of the week.

Morreton
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Barbisio Titan View attachment 803777

Borsalino Nutria for Berteil
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Mossant Baku
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Penumbra Panama View attachment 803780

And while Gary @The Shoe is recovering I'll throw in some pics of food from the restaurant we visited Friday. View attachment 803781 View attachment 803782 View attachment 803783

Thank you Stefan. Enjoying your hat parade this week. For me the Morreton and Barbisio Titan knocking it out the park!

 

[RickP]

I played with the contrast a little bit but have been unable to figure out the “critter” feature. The eyes & nose are obvious. Do you think it has wings? Or are those leaves of greenery?

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Not sure ... could be palm leaves or bat wings lol..Almost reminds me of a Bacardi rum logo. Im wondering if it was a "store" hat. I HAVE seen that embossing before, but evidently no one knows anything about it.... lots of gold leaf on this one. This one came out of Germantown, Pa so I dont think its a foreign market hat.... The crest on the rondell also has me confused.. have never seen a sunburst shape in the upper left of the crest... usually its stars, stripes or maple leaves..... I enjoy a good mystery

Ive definitely got the only one like it around here

 

[Blare]

William (WM) Spath - Hand Made
“Styles of To-Morrow”
5 1/2 Crown Open (approx 4 1/2 as shaped)
2 1/2 brim with 3/8 bound edge
1 1/2 black grosgrain ribbon
Unreeded sweatband.

This latest arrival caught my eye with a few production elements that looked a bit older, including the unreeded sweatband, taped unstitched rear seam and small black circular size tag. However in hand we find a thin clear crinkly liner tip which points to at least later 1940s. The hat was being sold with a Stephen L Stetson hat box that didn’t in my opinion appear to have any relation to the hat. Due to the condition and extremely high shipping cost for the box, I was able to work out a deal with the seller to ship only that hat. My original thought was this was a store brand private label hat and that WM Spath may have been a men’s store in Philadelphia. However the manufacturing elements do not appear to match any of the usual suspects for private label manufacturers of the era. There is not any manufacturer’s labels under the sweat… at least not what I could find as I did have to be very careful with this old reeded sweatband. I will say the Hand Made impression on the sweat is reminiscent of one I saw on a MacLachlan made private label hat. But again no other tell tale signs of maker. The 1854 E Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia PA address points a a fairly small likely retail storefront. Maybe a bit of @DaveProc detective work may yield some more information, but I am leaning to William Spath being an independent hatter in Philly, who maybe did some finishing work on his own hats, from hat bodies he purchased from a felt supplier… similar to the cottage hatting industry that is growing today. It might explain manufacturing elements that span a few decades all on one hat. A smaller hatter may not make the sweeping changes that a larger private label manufacturing block may make.

Whatever the case, whoever did make this hat knew what they were doing! It’s is a very fine and well made hat, designed in the 5 1/2 crown, 2 1/2 brim with 3/8 bound edge and 1 1/2 ribbon “whippet like” styling that was becoming popular late 1940s into 1950s. A few tiny surface level moth nips on the slightly velvety nap, but nothing too significant. I had thought it was going to need a good steaming back into shape, but what you see here is after just a good brushing, some sun and a hand shaping. As might have been expected with the unreeded… the hat was a bit snug when first putting on, but with wear it’s settling in and fitting quite nicely. I’m happy to own this interesting little piece from WM Spath “Styles of To-Morrow”.

 

[RickP]

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William (WM) Spath - Hand Made
“Styles of To-Morrow”
5 1/2 Crown Open (approx 4 1/2 as shaped)
2 1/2 brim with 3/8 bound edge
1 1/2 black grosgrain ribbon
Unreeded sweatband.

This latest arrival caught my eye with a few production elements that looked a bit older, including the unreeded sweatband, taped unstitched rear seam and small black circular size tag. However in hand we find a thin clear crinkly liner tip which points to at least later 1940s. The hat was being sold with a Stephen L Stetson hat box that didn’t in my opinion appear to have any relation to the hat. Due to the condition and extremely high shipping cost for the box, I was able to work out a deal with the seller to ship only that hat. My original thought was this was a store brand private label hat and that WM Spath may have been a men’s store in Philadelphia. However the manufacturing elements do not appear to match any of the usual suspects for private label manufacturers of the era. There is not any manufacturer’s labels under the sweat… at least not what I could find as I did have to be very careful with this old reeded sweatband. I will say the Hand Made impression on the sweat is reminiscent of one I saw on a MacLachlan made private label hat. But again no other tell tale signs of maker. The 1854 E Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia PA address points a a fairly small likely retail storefront. Maybe a bit of @DaveProc detective work may yield some more information, but I am leaning to William Spath being an independent hatter in Philly, who maybe did some finishing work on his own hats, from hat bodies he purchased from a felt supplier… similar to the cottage hatting industry that is growing today. It might explain manufacturing elements that span a few decades all on one hat. A smaller hatter may not make the sweeping changes that a larger private label manufacturing block may make.

Whatever the case, whoever did make this hat knew what they were doing! It’s is a very fine and well made hat, designed in the 5 1/2 crown, 2 1/2 brim with 3/8 bound edge and 1 1/2 ribbon “whippet like” styling that was becoming popular late 1940s into 1950s. A few tiny surface level moth nips on the slightly velvety nap, but nothing too significant. I had thought it was going to need a good steaming back into shape, but what you see here is after just a good brushing, some sun and a hand shaping. As might have been expected with the unreeded… the hat was a bit snug when first putting on, but with wear it’s settling in and fitting quite nicely. I’m happy to own this interesting little piece from WM Spath “Styles of To-Morrow”.

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love hats with a story, but I REALLY enjoy a hat with a mystery behind it! Just when you think your learned a it about the hat bizzness, one of these pops up

 

[Blare]

love hats with a story, but I REALLY enjoy a hat with a mystery behind it! Just when you think your learned a it about the hat bizzness, one of these pops up

Indeed! Definitely part of the fun!

 

[steur]

Only two homburgs this week…. Making my job easy lol - I’m thinking the Morreton for me - love that color.

Gonna need the name of that restaurant - looks awesome

Given the excessive heat we've been experiencing in Italy this year, it'll be a while before I speak or wear a felt hat. Here Stefan, the combination is perfect for my taste. A top-notch jacket and shirt.
The restaurant can wait for a slight drop in temperatures.

Thank you, gentlemen. Cooler weather coming, so time for felts again.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Good day hat folks. This mornings dog soirée was enjoyed under the brim of a Gannon Beachcomer (ivory beaver felt). This hat was inspired by the Stetson Beachcomer fedora.

My morning cold brew was enjoyed under the brim of a Newt panama.

I wore a hemp Stetson Stratoliner for a couple of yard chores.

I ran an errond while wearing a Supernatural Tulcan Panama.

Lunch on the deck under the brim of a Pilgrim.

Cheers, Eric -

 

[DaveProc]

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William (WM) Spath - Hand Made
“Styles of To-Morrow”
5 1/2 Crown Open (approx 4 1/2 as shaped)
2 1/2 brim with 3/8 bound edge
1 1/2 black grosgrain ribbon
Unreeded sweatband.

This latest arrival caught my eye with a few production elements that looked a bit older, including the unreeded sweatband, taped unstitched rear seam and small black circular size tag. However in hand we find a thin clear crinkly liner tip which points to at least later 1940s. The hat was being sold with a Stephen L Stetson hat box that didn’t in my opinion appear to have any relation to the hat. Due to the condition and extremely high shipping cost for the box, I was able to work out a deal with the seller to ship only that hat. My original thought was this was a store brand private label hat and that WM Spath may have been a men’s store in Philadelphia. However the manufacturing elements do not appear to match any of the usual suspects for private label manufacturers of the era. There is not any manufacturer’s labels under the sweat… at least not what I could find as I did have to be very careful with this old reeded sweatband. I will say the Hand Made impression on the sweat is reminiscent of one I saw on a MacLachlan made private label hat. But again no other tell tale signs of maker. The 1854 E Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia PA address points a a fairly small likely retail storefront. Maybe a bit of @DaveProc detective work may yield some more information, but I am leaning to William Spath being an independent hatter in Philly, who maybe did some finishing work on his own hats, from hat bodies he purchased from a felt supplier… similar to the cottage hatting industry that is growing today. It might explain manufacturing elements that span a few decades all on one hat. A smaller hatter may not make the sweeping changes that a larger private label manufacturing block may make.

Whatever the case, whoever did make this hat knew what they were doing! It’s is a very fine and well made hat, designed in the 5 1/2 crown, 2 1/2 brim with 3/8 bound edge and 1 1/2 ribbon “whippet like” styling that was becoming popular late 1940s into 1950s. A few tiny surface level moth nips on the slightly velvety nap, but nothing too significant. I had thought it was going to need a good steaming back into shape, but what you see here is after just a good brushing, some sun and a hand shaping. As might have been expected with the unreeded… the hat was a bit snug when first putting on, but with wear it’s settling in and fitting quite nicely. I’m happy to own this interesting little piece from WM Spath “Styles of To-Morrow”.

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[GHT]

Time again for the hats of the week.

Morreton
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Barbisio Titan View attachment 803777

Borsalino Nutria for Berteil
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Mossant Baku
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Penumbra Panama View attachment 803780

And while Gary @The Shoe is recovering I'll throw in some pics of food from the restaurant we visited Friday. View attachment 803781 View attachment 803782 View attachment 803783

The Borsalino is a wonderful statement Stefan, such a classy look.



The bespoke Susquehana for church today at the request
of my lady.

 

[KLarson]

Has anyone documented another Lee Blue Label marked “ Station Wagon” or does anyone have a Lee catalog/price list or Wallachs advertisement showing this model?