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Toppers Unite
Here is a fun one, I picked up this item from an auction ..... Try and guess what it is / was used for: 2nd pic shows small light bulbs inside the ring. -
Toppers Unite
Plush come in many forms - it was not always silk plush, I have seen a number of antique toppers made from "long haired" plush, similar to long haired beaver. T The first of what we call a Silk Plush Topper in England; was by George Dunnage in 1793. If you visit hatworks you will also see... -
Top hats (Akubra or other). Do I need a long oval?
Posting is difficult as a vendor I am not permitted to promote my services. Though some corrections are in order. Let's just say silk plush comes in many colours, not just black, and whilst not in gereral commerical production is still available if you know where to ask. :D Just confirm what... -
Top hat and lounge suit
Incorrect - they may be worn by ladies but must comply with: "trouser suits must be full length and of matching material and colour" For Gentlemen it depends on if you are local or overseas visitor. Though "black or grey morning dress, including a waistcoat, with a top hat." is standard. -
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Ascott
Royal Ascot week 2010 Wishing all in the UK and those visiting from overseas ( who may wear your National Dress, thus may not need a Topper!) a very happy Royal Ascot 2010. Next year will be the tricentenary 1711 - 2011 Huzzah! Pip-pip Doug Ascot Top Hats Ltd -
JFK no hatless Jack
Presidents and Hats Humm nice thread..... Kennedy did wear a Top Hat at his inauguration, though not all the time, he was not very hat friendly despite much coaxing by the industry...... On the topic of Presidents and Hats, here is another teaser to discuss: "President Lincoln never... -
Steamer or kettle?
Old traditional Hat Steamer. I Also have Jiffy, but find that whilst it is good starting in a "jiffy" ( the old steamer takes about 20 mins to warm up!) to pushes out far far too much steam. Wish could reduce Jiffy to a "simmer" level. The older steamer, plugs away giving a slow constant... -
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Proper head measurement.
Best is not to do it yourself! Go and see you local hatter. 1 Size varies -Confirm size in cm or inches as internationally you may cause confusion beterrn UK & UK, use a tailors tape measure. 2 Shape varies - Round, Regular and Long Oval? Mediacal Head Callipers can give you a back-front... -
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Giant Pith Helmet Thread of Doom
Favourite is my latest design Bombay bowler. -
Trilby Vs. Fedora...what's the difference?
1) The play the name came from 2) Trilby is a 2 inch or smaller brim, Fedora's brim greater than 2 inches -
Photos of hatters tools
Spinner - yep have two of those also - to spin-dry a hat. Due to be mounted with a motor soon. As to the shackle with the roller - I believe i have seen that listed as a ladies "millinery" tool, as oposed to mens hatters tool in a catalogue? -
Photos of hatters tools
You have I see, a "couronne" ( Halo style) Allie Maillard conformateur, and forlillion - just missing the base plot. They look near new - have then been refurbed? They are exceptionally rare - I have two couronne conformateurs, and yours is only the 3rd I have seen. -
What hat with a tuxedo?
The question "What hat with a tuxedo?" is missing details needed to answer. 1) Where you are inside / outside / in public/ club house 2) Has the event you are attending any official enforced/traditional dress code. Homburg, Trilby, Fedora, Trilbowler, Top Hat*, forage cap ( or No1... -
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Newsboy Cap Brims: To Curve, Or Not To Curve?
"Chicken and egg question"..... A) Curve due to fashion or B) Curve due to accidental deformation... which became fashion When going inside, boys would remove cap and fold up into itself , typically then put in back pocket before sitting down. The Hat would then curve around the... -
Christy's of London
Fur Felts are blocked locally by Christys' in England - Been there myself seen them do it. Fur is made to order due to number of options. So often a 2 week delay unless the hatter :D has stock already pre bought in ( which may just be normally std colours - e.g. brown for the Adventurer... -
The Bowler or Derby Hat
Would say 'tis a "Summer Bowler" as 1) No liner 2) Airgaps in sweatband to allow to breath. 2) Light felt , not too rigid/stiffened All above make it a great lightweight bowler for sumerwear asn easier to breath through. -
Tall Ship Sail
Sennit, Sennit hat, Sennit Straw hat, Sennit Straw, Straw hat, or quite simply just called a "Straw" If the straw was waterproofed/treated with tar were also called a 'tarpaulin hat" or tar hat. Though technically the primary 'tarpaulin hat' were made from old sail cloth treated with tar... -
top hats. the right way
Correct proportion: Internal = one that fits correctly, confonformed to head shaper. External = fashion - as you like it. "or" is incorrect. 1) it is up to taste, so you can still get one bespoke made. 2) height & shape changed every season with fashion, then chenged furtherm the...
