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Post New Hats Here!
That's actually an extremely interesting hat. I'm not an expert on zoot suit hats, but that MAY be an original zoot suit hat, which are VERY rare. From the looks of the hat, it appears to have dress weight felt and a flange to the brim. I would call it a western, but the flange tells me... -
Open Crown Stetsons: A Call (Plea) to Retailers!!
Very true. I have not seen a short/tapered crown on a factory strat pre-1960. Like I said, possibly re-blocked at one time?? [huh] -
Open Crown Stetsons: A Call (Plea) to Retailers!!
True, but I have seen variations on block numbers. Stetson made their own blocks at one time and I believe Hatco still does. A 122 block from 1940 might vary slightly from a 122 block made in 1950. I have seen first hand variations in 6 inch 52 blocks. Sure they are all 6 inches tall, but the... -
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Open Crown Stetsons: A Call (Plea) to Retailers!!
Tom, I fully agree with you on the shellac amount in the brim. I like a brim that is soft yet firm enough to hold shape. As far as the original Strat crown shape.........it had several profiles. The original 5 1/2 inch tall block that was used on numerous strats, open roads, etc was slightly... -
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Fedoras afield
Here's a picture of Cristen and I at a Bella Cain county show. I'm wearing my 1960's Stetson Panama Western -
Open Crown Stetsons: A Call (Plea) to Retailers!!
SPECTACULAR new production hat! My hats off to HATCO and Matt for their hard work and dedication. This is the BEST factory fedora I have seen come from HATCO yet. The block profile is beautiful, the trimmings are well done and the dye saturation appears to be very nice. I am VERY glad to hear... -
Show Us Your Dark Side - Shadow and Silhouette Portraits
From a music show last night.... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
I was going to big again, but got tied up watching a movie and totally missed the auctions end. LOL :eusa_doh: The fur frenzy is a dangerous thing. Every time I see an ancient furry lid like this, I get excited instantly! -
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Excellent, Alan!! I'm glad you got that one. I tossed a bid on that, but the better man won. :eusa_clap:eusa_clap -
Post New Hats Here!
Roan, your hat is 30's. Probably leaning towards earlier in the decade verses later. The un-reeded sweatband and very tight stitched rear seam says 30's. Stylistically it also says 30's with the bow design and crown/brim dimensions. -
Hat Corporation of America Block Profile Numbers
Very true, thanks for the addition. I have owned both 952 and 52 blocks and they are identical. I have not owned a 951 yet. -
Hat Corporation of America Block Profile Numbers
No problem. Block numbers are all over the place because at one time there were a TON of hat supply warehouses. Many of them had their own numbering systems and from company to company, many block numbers didn't match up. The only numbers that seem to be pretty uniform across the board of... -
Hat Corporation of America Block Profile Numbers
I haven't come across a 935 or 985 block anywhere in my research of Hat Corporation of America blocks. Just a 925. More than likely its not. That block more than likely should be put into the "Hatters Tools" thread instead of this one... -
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Hat Corporation of America Block Profile Numbers
Bloc, is this a Hat Corporation of America Block? Is is marked as such anywhere on the block? -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Looking at that hat, it makes me wonder a few things. I notice how wonderfully thin that felt is. Something that us vintage hat collectors and wearers have come to LOVE about vintage lids. I have owned many vintage hats that were felted extremely dense and pounced to a thinner weight even though... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
:laugh: I personally love hats with vent holes. Makes them more comfortable to wear. -
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Now that looks like a comfy hat, Alan. Lookin' good!
