Hardeman Hattery

[splintercellsz]

A place for all things Hardeman related

To kick it off, here is my C.1920s Hardeman

Gorgeous early long hair in a lavender-esque colorway that shifts to grey depending on the lighting. The felt is extremely soft and lightweight

 

[M Hatman]

1951....Kenneth O Laws is appointed to be the Oregon Sales representative for the J.T. Hardeman Hat Company and Pacific Trail Sportswear of Seattle Washington.

 

[Judgmentalist]

A place for all things Hardeman related

To kick it off, here is my C.1920s Hardeman

Gorgeous early long hair in a lavender-esque colorway that shifts to grey depending on the lighting. The felt is extremely soft and lightweight

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That is a very cool hat.

 

[splintercellsz]

Found this on a 2021 Facebook posting.

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"This prominent factory building was designed and built for the J. T. Hardeman Hat Co. established in Seattle by Joseph T. Hardeman (1872-1943) c.1909. J.T. Hardeman was Missouri born and arrived in Seattle c.1904 where he initially worked in the dry goods trade. The initial/original location of the hat factory was at 114 King Street; however, in 1920 the operation was relocated to this custom-designed modern factory building ... The factory functioned as a hat manufacturing and wholesale warehouse operation until early 1954"

 

[Rmccamey]

That's a great looking hat and an amazing color.

A place for all things Hardeman related

To kick it off, here is my C.1920s Hardeman

Gorgeous early long hair in a lavender-esque colorway that shifts to grey depending on the lighting. The felt is extremely soft and lightweight

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[TimmyV]

I've got a Hardeman in my collection although it's probably several decades newer than the one first posted in this thread.

 

[M Hatman]

Letter opener/ruler

Whitehead & Hoag made novelty items for a good many companies dating well back into the 19th century. They are most known for their pinback buttons (especially campaign buttons). I have at least two different Stetson pinbacks dating to the mid-1890's as well as those made for other hat companies.

 

[BobHufford]

Was Hardeman making hats for Montgomery Ward?

 

[hatsRme]

Was Hardeman making hats for Montgomery Ward?

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Good catch, Bob!!