Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

[Rodkins]

That's very cool. I'm on the block this weekend and very excited.

 

[monbla256]

6" x 2-1/4"

rlk,
That has to be a hat that truly defines the term Elegant! I could not wear that color as I would have it filthy for sure, but it is really georgeous and the ribbon work is truly exquisate! I especially like the little detail of the bottom ends of the contrasting ribbon being tacked down at the base of the crown ! Truly a work of "Art"

 

[SpeedRcrX]

Beautiful hat with an original bow, congrats !

 

[mayserwegener]

Amazing bow work and fantastic concept! As stated very elegant and the proporations work nicely! Like to know more about how it all came together.

 

[Delthayre]

That hat, RLK, is gorgeous. I love the look of a high, grey tower like that, which is especially nicely complemented by the contrast of the relatively modest brim. The ribbon is quite nice too.

 

[jimmy the lid]

I'd love to hear the story behind that lid, rlk. Evokes a very 20's/30's feel for me.

Fantastic, Art.


Cheers,
JtL

 

[Lexybeast]

That's a darn nice hat there RLK. I don't think I've seen a ribbon treatment quite like that on here before.

 

[daizawaguy]

Incredible! A very fine piece.

 

[rlk]

Thanks to everyone for the warm response to the Powder Blue.

Here's the source for the concept:

 

[DRB]

I have never see a bow like that. The hat is clearly high quality. Congratulations!

 

[Joshbru3]

Thanks to everyone for the warm response to the Powder Blue.

Here's the source for the concept:

Art nailed that ribbon spot on. You cant spell ARTIST without ART! I suspect that he will be getting a few more requests for a ribbon treatment like that. Like everyone else said, just INCREDIBLE!!!!!:jaw::eusa_clap:eusa_clap

 

[jimmy the lid]

Thanks to everyone for the warm response to the Powder Blue.

Here's the source for the concept:

Yours looks spot on to me. What's the timeframe on that, Robert?

 

[handlebar bart]

Art absolutely nailed it. Wow

 

[Not-Bogart13]

Now that's an interesting looking hat, rlk. In a good way.

 

[RBH]

Very cool Robert!
great work Art!

 

[Lefty]

Yours looks spot on to me. What's the timeframe on that, Robert?

+1. I know I've got that ad somewhere, but couldn't fish it out. The closest I came was 1916 (for the guy's look, as it's a pretty particular stache), and 21 for the hat.

 

[rlk]

I remembered wrong, 1916

That model got around.
Incidentally, this seems to be the real peak for hat crowns, not the 30's when most were no different than 40's or 50's.

 

[fluteplayer07]

Unique, Robert, in a good way! Very cool looking!

 

[St.Ignatz]

Handsome lid indeed. I'm an understated ribbon guy but I just reconsidered.
Tom D.

 

[Jauntyone]

A new dove-grey thin-ribbon from Art arrived today:

It has a 2 5/8" brim; I was a bit hesitant to go so wide, but Art assured me that I'd look O.K. in it, and I think he's right. I'll post pictures of me wearing it as soon as I can.
Thanks Art!