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Trade my superb 1920's/30's Balmorals for similar
I have a pair of excellent condition 1920/s30's BROWN captoe ankle boots, problem is they are too big for me and my feet are small (mens 7-7.5). The boots in question are atleast a size 9-9.5. If anyone has a BROWN pair in my size and wanna trade- let me know. I will upload photo's depending on...- 1on1
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Deciphering the mystery behind small things...like Sweatband bows.
Growing really frustrated (3+ months) trying to figure out a supplier this tiny piece of "fabric from hell". YES there are milliners that are glad to sell you $1.00 per bow but i want to cut the middle man and just buy the ribbon on a roll. I am thinking these sweatband bows must have atleast a... -
Panama Hat Thread
Just got word from my good man Spencer (vintage haberdasheries) whom i consider a who's who on MOST things vintage..that he himself had owned this particular hat in the past and that indeed, whilst not the best weave of the period, was an OLD one...circa 1930's. Music to my ears :) Spencer if... -
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Panama Hat Thread
Milandro- those are true beauties wow indeed...i dont think there's any chance of finding hats in that caliber these days..by now it should be in the hands of collectors. Same goes for "decent" 30's-50's vintage clothing for men. -
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Panama Hat Thread
M Hatman- thanks for weighing in..i just checked out your link..very interesting, so are you able to pin my hat to any particular decade? -
Panama Hat Thread
i dont think i'll pour much money into it..but i'll pour some time into figuring out what i CAN do on my own...i'm sure i'll find some DIY tips and tricks at some point. Re: value, the flip side of my inquiry would be, if i slapped it on ebay as is, how much do any of you think it'll fetch ? At... -
Panama Hat Thread
This continues to be an educating experience for me...would anyone put a figure on value ? I certainly dont plan to sell it, but would like to have a ball park on its value as well. thanks PS please let your thoughts run amuck hehe.. -
Panama Hat Thread
interesting indeed.."hats off" to both of you, so the age of the hat is what still eludes me..but i'm working on it. So if the hat is painted, does it mean its cheaper or more newer than older? Yea perhaps gluing the sweats might be a problem if i decide to replace it down the line..i'll toss it... -
Panama Hat Thread
i think removing the sweatband is quite risky given its condition..i was thinking of using some kind of glue to glue it onto the hat itself, there are no chunks of leather missing so if i can somehow align the leather exactly in place, i may be able to glue it to the body of hat..i do luv that... -
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Panama Hat Thread
i didnt realize it would be complicated to whiten the hat..the browning is not "in your face" so to be honest its slight and i can live with it..infact the hat has other pressing problems like re-shaping and restoring the sweats..thinking ahead though i wonder when i attempt to steam to reshape... -
Panama Hat Thread
re:rain, avoided yes but i was suggesting "in the unlikely event" after all its a hat...so depending where you live (NYC or London for example), you just might get wet..on a sunny day. re:acid, i read the posting, and some suggest holding off on anything hard core..i too would want to wait till... -
Panama Hat Thread
Thanks for prompt response Bill...i take it back, i may have a bit of a challenge reshaping the crown, there are dimples around the "bone" area on top and on the sides of the crown..i guess steaming would be the way to go but what precautions can i take? i am concerned steaming it may take more... -
Panama Hat Thread
would leaving it in the sun bleach the brown pats to white ? -
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Panama Hat Thread
So no one on this forum can offer advice about how to whiten some "browned" areas of a panama hat? besides using"mild water and soap" does anyone know how to restore the WHITE color on a vintage panama ? I think i can fiure out the re-shaping and restore the sweats but i'd like to get an even... -
Panama Hat Thread
yea but why did you do that? Or whoever did it? i have to now dig out the answers..also how will people find my post easily if its buried so deep? -
Panama Hat Thread
Hi guys..is it a good idea to merge my thread?...it seems now i cant find where my thread starts and ends...and when i get a reply i cannot easily find it anymore..i may be a novice at this but i sure would like some clarity. -
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Panama Hat Thread
1967Cougar390- thanks. So any idea on age or where its made?
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