Great hat! Based on the separate size labels, I think the experts here would agree on dating this as a late 1930's/early 1940's lid. This should tide you over until the cavalry arrives.
Anybody that speaks with me long enough will probably hear me mention my parents, especially my dad (see his photo below). I am finding out I am becoming more like him with each passing day. We both share a love for the NY Mets, boxing, Cuban guayaberas and wristwatches. I have gifted him...
My Cavanagh from the 1960s. This hat is peculiar for a couple reasons. First, the price tag label lists this as a "Blue Onyx" model but the color appears more brown/burgundy in person which could be a result of UV ray exposure from outdoor wear. Second, this hat appears to have several...
My Resistol Dart with Self-Conforming Melorol stamped sweatband along with brim binding. It was made for the Dayton's Men's Store. Given the plastic tip liner and lack of the stylized "o" in the company logo, my best guess is that this hat was made in the final years under the Byer-Rolnick...
Someone posted this in one of my Facebook groups asking if anyone could identify the manufacturer. He said he bought the hat in Stockholm, Sweden about a year ago.
This is an amazing display of your family lineage, I would welcome any historical information you feel comfortable sharing on this public forum regarding the Mallory hat business. Cheers!
The decline in hat wear coincided with the proliferation of the automobile as a means of transportation. There was a minor resurgence since the 80s marked by the release of the Indiana Jones films as well as the rise of the hip-hop culture, of which fashion was one of its key elements. Run-DMC...
My Mallory Fifth Avenue produced for Kraus Mens Wear. As you can see, the liner has very trippy design ... that coupled with the plastic tip lead me to think this is likely from the 1950's or 1960s before the appearance of the "Mallory by Stetson" brand but I'm no expert so please let me know if...
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