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ADAM ALLEY

DaveProc

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Recently arrived Romabout
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Randall Renshaw

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Nahunta, Ga.

Wow, Dave! Super sweet fedora!
I’m a growing fan of Adam hats because of unique, shining examples like this one.
Great hats.
I sold one last week in Majestic quality—size 7 1/8. Coulda been a little brother to this one. On its way to Austria. lucky fellow. Wish it had fit me or it wouldn’t be headed his way. Pun intended.
The ribbon Treatment, though close, was only just a bit different.
 

DaveProc

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Wow, Dave! Super sweet fedora!
I’m a growing fan of Adam hats because of unique, shining examples like this one.
Great hats.
I sold one last week in Majestic quality—size 7 1/8. Coulda been a little brother to this one. On its way to Austria. lucky fellow. Wish it had fit me or it wouldn’t be headed his way. Pun intended.
The ribbon Treatment, though close, was only just a bit different.
Thanks Randall! Do you have a pic if the ribbon treatment? I'm curious to see what it looks like.
 
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19,427
Location
Funkytown, USA
This one came in last week, and as you can see, it's an unruly beast. I opened the box and this jumped out, bit me on the thumb, then tore off through the house with the dog in hot pursuit.

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I didn't know whether to steam and brush it or call a groomer, maybe invest in some Jeri-curl.

After wrasslin' it to the ground, I steamed and brushed it, treated the very supple sweatband, and got the liner straightened out, as some stitches came free and it needed to be stopped from floating about.

The result is a mid-40s Adam "Vicorona."

6" OC,
3" brim w/ overwelt.
1 3/4" gilled ribbon w/ fixed wind trolley,
A $10 hat originally.

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PanosChris

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This one came in last week, and as you can see, it's an unruly beast. I opened the box and this jumped out, bit me on the thumb, then tore off through the house with the dog in hot pursuit.

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I didn't know whether to steam and brush it or call a groomer, maybe invest in some Jeri-curl.

After wrasslin' it to the ground, I steamed and brushed it, treated the very supple sweatband, and got the liner straightened out, as some stitches came free and it needed to be stopped from floating about.

The result is a mid-40s Adam "Vicorona."

6" OC,
3" brim w/ overwelt.
1 3/4" filled ribbon w/ fixed wind trolley,
A $10 hat originally.

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I am bias for long hair but that's a fantastic catch Jim all-round !!
 

TheOldFashioned

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Snowman

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Adam Executive Mr. Main Street.
2 5/8” brim (my new favorite width)
4 3/4” crown in front, 4 1/4” in back (as creased)
1” pleated ribbon with matching 1/2” brim binding
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The sweatband is like glove leather. The brim is soft but holds its shape. I can see why it was called “Mr. Main Street;” if a man could afford only one hat, this one would fit the bill. It is an instant favorite.

@DaveProc the markings are almost identical to your Runabout. Do you know approximately what time period these hats are from? My Adam dating skills are limited.
 
Messages
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Location
Funkytown, USA
Adam Executive Mr. Main Street.
2 5/8” brim (my new favorite width)
4 3/4” crown in front, 4 1/4” in back (as creased)
1” pleated ribbon with matching 1/2” brim binding
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The sweatband is like glove leather. The brim is soft but holds its shape. I can see why it was called “Mr. Main Street;” if a man could afford only one hat, this one would fit the bill. It is an instant favorite.

@DaveProc the markings are almost identical to your Runabout. Do you know approximately what time period these hats are from? My Adam dating skills are limited.

Somewhere back in this thread is a reference for the liner tip logos. I think that one may be estimated in the '40s, but you'd have to look back to make sure.
 
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Location
Central California
Adam Executive Mr. Main Street.
2 5/8” brim (my new favorite width)
4 3/4” crown in front, 4 1/4” in back (as creased)
1” pleated ribbon with matching 1/2” brim binding
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The sweatband is like glove leather. The brim is soft but holds its shape. I can see why it was called “Mr. Main Street;” if a man could afford only one hat, this one would fit the bill. It is an instant favorite.

@DaveProc the markings are almost identical to your Runabout. Do you know approximately what time period these hats are from? My Adam dating skills are limited.


Nice! Love the wide brim binding.
 

Snowman

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Somewhere back in this thread is a reference for the liner tip logos. I think that one may be estimated in the '40s, but you'd have to look back to make sure.
That’s what I was thinking. I’ll go back and try to pin it down.
 

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