My wife used to make some beaded hatbands for me for sale back in the day. I built her a bead loom and off she went. They really were spectacular but after she completed one, it was hard to get her to part with it. :eek:
I'll post a couple of when I can snap a shot or two.
Based on my time in the Western Wear retail side of things; new, off the shelf, about $150.00 max. That model is no more than 20 years old. I sold a number of them at Howard and Phil's back in the day and later at Boot Barn. Hope this helps!
Thought I had a number for a hat liner supplier (Sheldon at NAS) Looks like I may have that number incorrect as it appeared to ring to a private residence. Anyone out there have a number for this vendor, or ... maybe another vendor for liners? Thanks gang!
Curling Shackle (LOVE THAT!) Seriously, I'm learning here... Is that the civilized term for it? I really do need to learn more of the technical nomenclature for hatters tools. I must be sound like a cowboy or something. LOL! ... (oh, wait .. I guess I kind of are one.) o_O
The pencil roll tool is indeed an antique. I bought it when I originally started my hat business, over 20 years ago. I got it from a hat supply guy in NYC who, like so many others, has since closed. When I bought back all my tools from the guy I had sold my business to, the ONE item I REALLY...
Just got a few tools from Mark DeCou yesterday. I've never had a puller downer and I'm looking forward to using it as the need arises. The Foot Tollicker feels great in my hand too, Feels like it was custom made fit. I also added a shot of my pencil roll tool.
O'Farrell makes a great hat. They were heavily involved in Cowboy Action Shooting back in the day. In fact, the hat I wore when my wife and I got married was an O'Farrell. One of these days I'll post it on this tread. (When I can pull it out of my stack of hat boxes I have stored!!) :rolleyes:
Had a free Saturday so my wife and I made a trip up to L.A. We visited Baron's Hats in Burbank (poorly taken photos attached) and then California Millinery in downtown. It was great to get a chance to see some famous hats like the one's below. I'd never been there after living in So Cal for...
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