Definitely wearable...had it in freezer for 48hrs too. Needed some leather glue to keep sweatband in place. The leather restore gel I used works wonders (Chamberlans Leather Milk No. 3)
Aware of the moth damage. Any idea how to restore that wool? Perhaps just leave as is and wear?
Still plan...
found this on ebay...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1897-Antique-Top-Hat-Dunlap-Co-NY-Bennet-Fish-Cleveland-Original-Case-Key/112644922232?hash=item1a3a291b78:g:JH0AAOSwvD5aDnC3
Funny, cause I often find trouble with the vintage hats; Im either 7 or 6 7/8...
The color was what drew my attention. At $10, guy how could I not purchase? I paid more for Homer Simpson salt shaker there haha.
I found this hat in antique store...was only $10, with 60s era Sear hat box (not original to hat tho...and tossed box as it was not in greatest of shape. Anyway, here are some pics. It is a bowler, and says Bennet and Fish, Cleveland...only identifying aspects on the hat. Any info is greatly...
According to hattedprofessor site late 30s seems to pin this hat...unless I'm wrong. Here's hopefully better picture of liner plus size tag.
Site used http://www.thehattedprofessor.com/datedobbspart1.html
So...on Sunday, was watching old black n white movie at parents house...saw guy wearing boater n said I've wanted one, vintage of course, for a while. Lost an auction that day, but happened to score this at antique store in afternoon. Obviously had to buy.
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