Alan: Thanks! Can't wait for your next set of images! :photo:
Rusty: Thank you, most esteemed Mod! :mod: I am looking forward to your next set of photos as well!
Lefty: Appreciate the comments! I agree there is simply too much to see. History and beauty everywhere, even...
Detail of the elaborately decorated ceiling.
Taking it all in from one of the interior Juliet balconies.
The old Dobbs has dried out thoroughly by now, with no evidence of it ever having been wet. This hat has become one of my top favorites for its lines; soft, light, and wonderful...
Originally built in 1884-1885, the Fine Arts Building was renovated in 1898, when it was converted from the Studebaker carriage business into an art and music colony. The interior is embellished with glorious Art Nouveau murals and paintings that date to this renovation.
One of my favorite...
Windy City Redux, Part1
I will preface my post by begging the pardon of my fellow loungers for the indulgence of posting such a large number of photos.
For the second time in as many weeks, we took a trip to Chicago, this past Easter weekend. The four of us, my wife Lydia, son Ryan, me, and...
A very fine set of photos and Panama, Steve! The ribbon color is exquisite and harmonizes with Spring's tender new leaves perfectly. You certainly are putting your new camera to great use! :eusa_clap
What a delight, to be treated to so many wonderful photos on the thread after returning from our trip this weekend. Now for my belated compliments to all:
Rusty: Fantastic images of you and your wife on the Little Red River. Your VS Milan looks super, but what is your wife wearing...
Exceptionally beautiful, z!
Thank you for your generous comments, Josh! I love the lines and proportions on these early fedoras as well, but as you well know, they are hard to come by, especially in my size.
Dennis, thanks as always for your kind words, my friend. I just now saw the...
Perry: Thanks!
Thanks, Jeff, and you are looking splendid, old chap! Regarding the violin case...so who wants to know what Ize got in there, huh? :cool2: Kidding, good one, Jeff lol
Thank you, bostonbrewer! The earlier Dobbs has a 2-1/4" brim, with a 5-1/4" crown. I have some...
Apologies for the late comment, I am not certain how it is that I missed this until now. At any rate, an absolutely stunning, and very early Gay Prince. I would estimate, based upon the sweatband, crown logo, and brim, that this is one of the earliest Gay Princes and dates to the mid-'40s...
We have been away over the Easter weekend, and I am just now catching up on the forum.
Wonderful hats, gentlemen! Mike, Perry, you gents are looking dapper this morning! :yo:
Good Friday. '20s/'30s Dobbs.
Saturday evening. '40s Dobbs 20.
Easter Sunday. My oldest...
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