-
The Fedora Lounge is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.
Search results
-
Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
WOW! I hung in for a while but was not even close. Beautiful hat! John -
The Cavanagh Club
Brad, Will it be possible to determine whether the hat had a Cav edge or was trimmed by looking at the edge once I receive it? Thanks! John -
The Cavanagh Club
Thanks Sue. I'm a little deflated as Brad Bowers responded to the ebay thread and noted that the ribbon and sweat were replaced. I never noticed. The good news is that it dates to the 1940s and the felt is probably pretty nice. And there is that great rusty red - burgundy color. John -
Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
Well no wonder I won it! Education is expensive. On the other hand, I bought it to wear and not as an investment so all is not lost. It's a 1940s Cavanagh felt hat in an unusual color and a large size. I think I'll keep it. John -
The Cavanagh Club
I posted this on the ebay topic but it belongs here as well. My first Cavanagh won on ebay so I don't have it yet. The photos can't be captured from Activa so I'm stuck posting a (long) link - I love this color but it will be interesting to work into an outfit. Thanks for looking. John... -
-
Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
In keeping with my obsession about different colored hats, I won this one. It's a Cavanagh. Based on my rudimentary knowledge it looks older but I don't know how old. Are there any guesses from the Cav collectors... -
Roelofs Hats?
Henry H. Roelofs - the first one - died in 1916 in South America. Guyer bought or took over Roelofs before this possibly about 1914. I have no idea where the one year old grandson named after his grandfather fits in to this picture in 1924? Obvously, a son of Henry had a son - was this son... -
Roelofs Hats?
Thanks Mario. It looks like an unreeded sweat in this shot, doesn't it? I guess it's difficult to see. We'll know in about a week. I hate waiting for ebay treasures to be shipped to me! rlk - thanks for the ad! But, again, it's pre-WWI - 1911 in this case. Where are the Roelofs... -
Roelofs Hats?
I am thrilled to death that it is a 1930s era hat but I would be interested to know what characteristics make this a 1930s hat? Yes, it was a wonderful find (wallow away, CRH), but my good fortune had nothing to do with knowledge or skill. I'd like to change that, if I can. Also, all the... -
Classic Hat Makers List
Please add Henry H. Roelofs & Co, Hats, Philadelphia to the list. A competitor of John B. Stetson in the 19th century until he married Stetson's daughter then it gets a little murky. Some indication that the company stopped being Roelofs around 1916? I'm still gathering information and will... -
-
Roelofs Hats?
Thank you all for the replies. The info. that you found on the internet was pretty much what I found. rlk put the photos that went with the auction up in one of his responses above. I obviously don't have the hat yet. I can't believe this hat would be that old? Before 1916?? The seller... -
Roelofs Hats?
I won a hat made by Henry H. Roelofs Hat Company, Philadelphia. I have found out that either Henry or his father was John B. Stetson's son-in-law. The Roelofs started making hats in the 19th century around the same time as Stetson and they had a factory/store at Brown and 12th Street in... -
The Resortes805 Collection
Marvelous, simply marvelous! Thank you for sharing. -
Public Enemies
Mann movies aren't blockbusters. "Heat" did even worse than Public Enemies when it was released but made up for it in DVD sales. I am told that for a movie to make money, it must take in twice what is cost. Rumors were that PE cost about 100 mil to make and it's taken in 206 mil domestic and...- Levallois
- Post #480
- Forum: The Moving Picture
-
Public Enemies
I found the "Public Enemies" movie to be entertaining. Unfortunately, that's pretty much all I care about anymore. Biographical? Historically accurate? Multi-dimensional characters? No, nope, not even a little bit. Did I enjoy it? Affirmative, you bet, yessiree! That's why I asked Santa...- Levallois
- Post #471
- Forum: The Moving Picture
-
-
What are you wearing today??
Wore this outfit to a party last night. Dark brown window-pane coat, gold shirt and pocket square, teal/dk blue/gold paisley tie, dark blue slacks, S.L. Bird & Sons teal fedora. Wool pants didn't look this shiny in person.- Levallois
- Post #10,246
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
-
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Finally got to wear the teal-colored S.L. Bird and Son's hat to a party last night. Lots of nice compliments. John -
Unmarked sports coat?
Thanks for the reply reetpleat. I like the idea of this kind of look too. More to follow . . . .- Levallois
- Post #3
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
-
Presence of wind trolley dates a hat?
I know that some of the modern hat makers, like Optimo, will put these on their hats but, in general, is this a dating tool? And, if so, what would the approximate dates be? Thanks! John -
Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
I came in second but I went a little crazy - way over what I wanted to spend. $338 !!!! Is this an "in the ball park" price for a Cavanagh like this? Thank goodness someone out bid me - my wife would have skinned me alive. Thanks! John
