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[BobHufford]

^^^^ I find some references to the store in 1953 and 1954 newspapers.

 

[Frunobulax]

^^^^ I find some references to the store in 1953 and 1954 newspapers.

The whole "Mellow Feel" slogan has an air of 1967, even though I know it's not that.

Maybe it was Freewheelin' Franklin's hat.

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[drmaxtejeda]

I now have to Stetson Bantams, one with a liner and one without. Is one older than the other? The name Bantam, to my mind, indicates lightweightness... Why would one have a liner?

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[Frunobulax]

I now have to Stetson Bantams, one with a liner and one without. Is one older than the other? The name Bantam, to my mind, indicates lightweightness... Why would one have a liner?

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Max, you'll need to show tags and sweat markings to get any kind of age determination. I don't know if the presence of absence of a liner is necessarily significant.

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[drmaxtejeda]

Max, you'll need to show tags and sweat markings to get any kind of age determination. I don't know if the presence of absence of a liner is necessarily significant.

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I will add them when I get the second one to Mexico. Thanks, Jim.

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[alanfgag]

I now have to Stetson Bantams, one with a liner and one without. Is one older than the other? The name Bantam, to my mind, indicates lightweightness... Why would one have a liner?

Hi Max...Stetson registered the trademark for Bantam in 1934. These are both post war hats. The linerless example is likely a little earlier. The Bantam of this era is notable for its handsome mid-width ribbon rather than its light weight. The featherweight champion of the post war world was Borsalino.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Hi Max...Stetson registered the trademark for Bantam in 1934. These are both post war hats. The linerless example is likely a little earlier. The Bantam of this era is notable for its handsome mid-width ribbon rather than its light weight. The featherweight champion of the post war world was Borsalino.

Thank you so much, Alan.

I was thinking about you on the way to work today... I don't remember seeing your ten best hats in the "Ten Best Hats" thread. I have seen some of yours in the "Ten Best From Other Loungers", though.

I know it would take a lot of thinking with a collection of yours, but could you please delight us with pictures of the hats that you consider your best?

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[alanfgag]

Thank you so much, Alan.

I was thinking about you on the way to work today... I don't remember seeing your ten best hats in the "Ten Best Hats" thread. I have seen some of yours in the "Ten Best From Other Loungers", though.

I know it would take a lot of thinking with a collection of yours, but could you please delight us with pictures of the hats that you consider your best?

<smile> I have enjoyed looking at that thread and have tried to contribute a couple of times since it was started but I've loved not wisely but too well and haven't been able to choose. Maybe I'll give it another go. You can help me, as every photo I have ever posted to the Lounge (5000 or so) remains linked and available.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

<smile> I have enjoyed looking at that thread and have tried to contribute a couple of times since it was started but I've loved not wisely but too well and haven't been able to choose. Maybe I'll give it another go. You can help me, as every photo I have ever posted to the Lounge (5000 or so) remains linked and available.

Ah, but then they would be my favorites, not yours. [emoji2]
I want to know what yours are, to contribute to my education

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[Hat Masterson]

Can I just trim this excess thread off the ribbon on this Whippet or is it better to do something else?

 

[Hat Masterson]

Same Whippet, different angle:

 

[andrew_AU]

Same Whippet, different angle:
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terrible quality control!

 

[Hat Masterson]

terrible quality control!

I'm hep. Easy fix? Little afraid if I trim it the ribbon will fall at that spot.

 

[andrew_AU]

I'm hep. Easy fix? Little afraid if I trim it the ribbon will fall at that spot.

If there is a solid knot at the stitching you should be fine to trim the excess line/thread. If in doubt go back to your local hat shop (or a local tailor/seamstress) and ask them to do it for you.

 

[Hat Masterson]

Eh I took care of it. Trimmed it off. Funny thing, the place said that's pretty normal to see those threads there. Didn't know that - thought that was a QC issue.

 

[humanshoes]

Eh I took care of it. Trimmed it off. Funny thing, the place said that's pretty normal to see those threads there. Didn't know that - thought that was a QC issue.

That would only be considered normal if shitty quality control and lack of attention to detail were considered normal. Sorry HM, but things like that make me cringe. Glad you've been able to fix it, but you should never have had to.

 

[Frunobulax]

Eh I took care of it. Trimmed it off. Funny thing, the place said that's pretty normal to see those threads there. Didn't know that - thought that was a QC issue.

The modern Stetsons are rather infamous for their crappy fishing line ribbon tacks. Some resort to resewing them on with real thread. Hatco's finishing quality leaves much to be desired.

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[AbbaDatDeHat]

Doesn’t even look like thread. Looks like monofilament line.
In the old vintage hats it’s cool to see hats that still have the “basting” thread present. It’s kind of an indication of little wear and newness. Not the same in this case.
Bowen

 

[Hurricane Jack]

@alanfgag Alan, I have saved pics of these two hats & unfortunately do not have pics of the inventory tags. I believe they are still yours. Could you post the block #'s for each, if you have them. Thanks much!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

The sellers listed this as wool but wasn’t sure. Anyone feel confident identifying the material?

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