That's very cool, WB.
The hat won't tear up but that sweatband might be hard to save. It's obviously been re-sewn once already. In any event, I'm happy right along with you that you found another of your gramp's hats, and such a good quality/brand at that.
Difficult to tell the age of the...
Many of us go through this, if we've got any sense. I've said it before, but when the time comes to stop the spending frenzy for a while it allows one to start to really get to know the hats one has. Savor it, and be glad you have that conscience to nag you into paying attention to life's more...
That hat is typically great, and that jacket looks amazing. Looking forward to some cool days and nights to come to the South. It'll be a while before it's leather weather around here.
You're a kind man and a good friend. Thanks very much for the compliments.
Natural-Schmatural. You look just fine in your hats to everyone else, I bet. I know I think you wear 'em well, and that's from seeing you in photos and in person. :)
Thanks, folks!
Yes, this one has a decidedly old vibe about it. Quite a different animal than my cream colored Playboy. The green is most like the interior shots.
Well, I finally own a topper.
'Twas a local thrift store score for only $10-. Gotta' love that. I've wanted one of these since I was about seven years old but this one will probably only temporarily be in my collection.
A decent Dobbs, not incredibly old, I'd think. In good shape as far...
Good thread, NY -- and welcome.
Worn brimmed hats in a variety of styles for most of my life but only got around to buying vintage about three years ago. Since then, vintage hats are all I'm truly enthused about. This little Stetson probably from the '60s was my first new old hat. Got it from...
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