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[moontheloon]

The Akubra threads on FL go back yrs, infact to the time when Akubra made the OR for Stetson. I fail to see how those threads interfere with the vintage expert threads. But somehow the Akubra threads are a flashpoint for flame wars. I made it a New Years resolution of mine to not post any longer in those threads & this is the first time I have even mentioned the name.

I do agree with your fashion show comment however. I live daily by an old Ancient Proverb:

"Scroll & roll past what offends ye."

the old informative Akubra threads are not what I am referring to

I'm out guys ... be well ...

you're a good cat Jack ... I'll miss ya my man

I'll think of ya while sippin' on good whiskey I'm sure

 

[Hurricane Jack]

the old informative Akubra threads are not what I am referring to

I'm out guys ... be well ...

you're a good cat Jack ... I'll miss ya my man

I'll think of ya while sippin' on good whiskey I'm sure

I guess my point is that I can't see where an Akubra thread interferes in any way with a vintage expert thread; but I can see how a newbie might post his Stetson Temple pic & comment in a Stetson Expert thread.

I stay out of the vintage expert threads even to "Ooh & Aah," & I don't think I have started more than a couple of new threads in my time here.

I'll throw one back for ya, Moon.

 

[hatsRme]

I would say possibly.

Made for Milton Baum, who is probably a relative of the volatile Adam Baum. Your research might start by Googoo'ing the names inside, tracking that aspect of the story for clues. Great lid! Good luck, @ReverbDave!

 

[ReverbDave]

Thanks! I haven't heard of Adam Baum. I'm thinking its probably from the late '40's, maybe early '50's, but who knows? it's a 7 1/2. I got at an antique show in a nice '60's Dobbs box, both for $20 bucks.

 

[hatsRme]

Thanks! I haven't heard of Adam Baum. I'm thinking its probably from the late '40's, maybe early '50's, but who knows? it's a 7 1/2. I got at an antique show in a nice '60's Dobbs box, both for $20 bucks.

$20?!?!?!! Don't look a gift horse in the mouth!

Are there any tags under the sweatband?

 

[scottyrocks]

Oy, the passive-aggressiveness can be cut with a knife!

 

[redlinerobert]

Wow. That is a terrific hat in great condition. You scored!

 

[ReverbDave]

$20?!?!?!! Don't look a gift horse in the mouth!

Are there any tags under the sweatband?

The only one that I could find was a scrape that said"7 1/2. I'll post a picture of it when I get home.


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[ReverbDave]

Wow. That is a terrific hat in great condition. You scored!

Thanks. I'm considering myself lucky on this one. It's hard to find vintage hats at these markets nowdays. I'm cursed with a large head, so it's really tough!


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[mayserwegener]

Does it say Levy? If so I think might have been made in Baltimore by M.S. Levy. Baltimore was Straw Hat making center.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/arch...4db-ae30-e5b802da2c96/?utm_term=.ef4a9e84a07a

https://mht.maryland.gov/secure/medusa/PDF/Baltimore City/B-1091.pdf

https://books.google.com/books?id=v...q=levy straw hats baltimore M.S. Levy&f=false

 

[Zombie_61]

...I'm out guys ... be well ...

Anthony, I'm among the members here who truly appreciate your participation on this forum. Regardless of the topic, your humor and knowledge always made my day at least a little better and often improved it tremendously. But I've also been where you are with regards to your current perspective on The Lounge, albeit for somewhat different reasons, so I understand why you would want to step away and won't make any feeble attempts to convince you not to. I sincerely hope you'll return when/if you feel the time is right, or at least drop by from time to time, but you have to do what's right for you. So all good thoughts and wishes to you and your family, know that you'll be missed, and I/we hope to see you back again.

 

[ReverbDave]

Does it say Levy? If so I think might have been made in Baltimore by M.S. Levy. Baltimore was Straw Hat making center.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/arch...4db-ae30-e5b802da2c96/?utm_term=.ef4a9e84a07a

https://mht.maryland.gov/secure/medusa/PDF/Baltimore City/B-1091.pdf

https://books.google.com/books?id=v...q=levy straw hats baltimore M.S. Levy&f=false

It does say Levy. Thanks for the great articles.


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[redlinerobert]

Thanks. I'm considering myself lucky on this one. It's hard to find vintage hats at these markets nowdays. I'm cursed with a large head, so it's really tough!


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You and me both. 7 5/8 for me!

 

[ReverbDave]

The only one that I could find was a scrape that said"7 1/2. I'll post a picture of it when I get home.


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[1mach1]

the old informative Akubra threads are not what I am referring to

I'm out guys ... be well ...

you're a good cat Jack ... I'll miss ya my man

I'll think of ya while sippin' on good whiskey I'm sure

Wow. Gone for a week or so and you miss some action.

I'd like to think you aren't out forever, Anthony. I understand your frustration.

It's just the way things go I guess.

If I don't see you here, I'll be seeing you on IG. Hope all is well with the family.

Peace buddy.

H.

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[mayserwegener]

It does say Levy. Thanks for the great articles.


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There is more info if you Google (or some other search) M.S. Levy Baltimore straw hats. I didn't search here so might be worth trying that too.

 

[glider]

Does anyone have a Stratford hat ? I was looking at Winchester hat blanks and saw where they are owned by Stratford hat so I checked out there web site . Mostly uniform hats or western but I did see a couple I liked . Prices are good and I would think the quality is . So, anybody know anything about them ? Thanks in advance .

 

[Bamaboots]

Stratford

Stratford or Stratton?

 

[glider]

Yep, Stratton !

 

[Bamaboots]

Yep, Stratton !

Glider, I don't own any Strattons, though a number of folks here do. I have handled them before and they seem to be built like tanks. Perhaps some who own them will chime in.