Looks fantastic! Some sage advice shared, and an even greater demonstration of humility. What a great community we have! Kudos all around, Gentlemen! :eusa_clap :cheers1:
You are too kind, my friend. Thank you! Love your Mallory Ten. You wear the hat with real swagger.
In addition to the Golding "Pearl" letterpress there is a beautiful printer's type cabinet complete with contents as well as a letterpress cabinet covered with gorgeous, mellow old paint and...
Rossolino/Trimble Beaver Quality
I took Tuesday afternoon off and spent a wonderful time knocking about with Lydia, wearing my Rossolino Milano/Trimble Beaver Quality Back Bow. Ryan joined us in the late afternoon after his school musical rehearsal to catch the Twin Cities premier of "The Book...
Sincere apologies for my belated thanks for your kind comments, Steve!
Thanks, Ed. As with most things, there is a considerable range in desirability and consequently, price, based upon factors both objective and subjective. I would say that values for good American Folk Art such as...
A long-overdue bump to this, one of my favorite threads. Way to go, Robert! :eusa_clap A fantastic lid with interesting details. Buffalo sure seemed to have a disproportionate share of hatters back in the day.
Superbowl Sunday morning. Bedford Hats/Percy FitzGerald-Boston "Special".
Arriving for an early brunch.
We had to hurry home to prepare for a wardrobe fitting for a few of the actresses in Ryan's film.
Getting extra munchies for Ryan and his friends...
One never knows what may walk in. My decoy friend Ken from Ohio picked up this great old "Snaky-Head" Canvasback Drake by Tobin Meldrum of Pearl Beach, Michigan on the last day of the show.
Much as with our vintage hats, there are still gems waiting to be discovered "in the field"...
Saturday morning and we were back at the show. 1940s Warner & Warner Beaver Twenty.
The Sun may have finally come out, but it was fleeting.
Part of our club's display of Minnesota decoys. Exceedingly rare pair of John Tax Teal and Wood Ducks.
A stick-up Goose decoy, for...
The thermometer still read below zero F when we left Augsburg College in the late afternoon, but the termperature was rising steadily as a significant weather system moved into the area.
We were proud of all the kids, and of Ryan and his teammates, who tied for third place. Celebration...
I took Friday off to accompany Ryan and his team, who made the state finals for the High School Music Listening Contest. It was the coldest morning of the Winter, at -11F. 1930s Stetson Standard Quality.
The competition was held at the Hoversten Chapel, Augsburg College, in Minneapolis.
We excitedly went back Thursday evening to spend some quality time with our friends and fabulous decoys. In my friend Jon Deeter's room, enjoying great fellowship and conversation. Ringbill Drake and a few rig-mates by Owen Gromme. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ca. 1930s-1940s.
Bluebill Drake by...
Fish, Fowl, & Gumbo
I am submitting this post in the closing minutes of Super Bowl XLVII. It has been an eventful week for us, culminating in the Big Game this evening. (CAPTIONS IN PROGRESS).
A quick bite at the newly opened Maid Rite Diner in town Wednesday evening after work. OPTIMO...
Manfred, how can anyone tire of your enthusiasm and always kind commentary? Your tireless efforts in acknowledging everyone are truly admirable, and I am humbled by your generosity! Thank you, my friend! :yo:
Very nice, David. You likely will not be so thankful for what we are sending in...
Many thanks for the nice words, guys!
Those HATS, and your Benedetto Martino rock, Perry!
I like that moniker, Alan, although I can think of several distinguished loungers for whom the sobriquet would be more apt! ;) Your Dunlap brought a smile to my face today. You should look in the...
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