Another example of an Oviatt's label with erratic stitching:
Is this an illustration of Oviatt's exaggerated display of handwork, or does it raise other possibilities?
Manfred: I share the conviction that you are the most gracious, kind, and generous member of the Lounge, and that is saying a lot, as this is without question the most civil and well-mannered forum on the web. As always, you are much too kind in your comments of my photos, but I thank you...
I have a pair of Gay Princes, one being identical to the present example save size. Even the feather seems indistinguishable. Lovely, supple felt with the hand of soft suede, which, along with many densely felted and finely pounced felt hats from the era, seem irresistible to moths and men...
Thank you for your very nice comments, Gents, they are deeply appreciated.
Eric: Much obliged for your too kind words! Hard to beat the incredible weather of late, but I am ready for some more Autumnal weather.
bburtner@moran: Thanks! I have just the violin case for it, too. ;)...
Early Sunday afternoon. Another incredibly warm and beautiful day. Royal Hat Works.
At the Ordway in St. Paul for the Minnesota Opera's 50th Season opening production of Giuseppe Verdi's "Nabucco".
Wonderful charcoal drawing of the MN Opera's "Nabucco" done by Mike Reed. While...
Opera And The Moon
A lovely, warm, and sunny weekend for us in Minnesota. The moon was also at its fullest and brightest of the year during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Early Saturday morning at one of our favorite flea markets. Pair of flanges, one of which, a 7-5/8 with 2-3/8" brim...
Great lids over the weekend, and to start the week!
David: Making me hungry this morning with that Eggplant Sheep.
Whow, that is a whonderful Whippet, Perry.
The pleasure was mine, Nik. :yo:
Besides, I could not bear watching Randall's belief in the Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, and the Tooth Fairy utterly shattered! ;)
Fantastic photo from yesterday, Jared. Always nice to see a Gay Prince out and about, and it looks great on you. ;)
David: My goodness, old chap! I am convinced you are posting earlier and earlier each day! Fabulous SS for FF! :eusa_clap
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