Breathing new life into an old hat

[floatinjoe]

In the late 1980s, I purchased what I was led to believe to be the "Indiana Jones" hat. I wore it for a great many years and it has definately seen better days.

I would like to have this hat brought back to life, so to speak. I have no interest or need for it to become and Indiana Jones Fedora (I now own an AdventureBilt and am quite happy), I would just like a new lid. Also, this hat originally had a teardrop crown.

I do not know what this fedora is made of, so I am looking for some advice. I live in Seattle. Does anyone know of a good hatter in the greater Seattle area (northern Oregon qualifies), that I could bring my hat to? I don't even know if it is worth the effort.

Any advice is appreciated.

Mike

 

[SHARPETOYS]

Alexander Conley III, Master Hatter

I have been told he is a very good hatter.

http://dslweb.nwnexus.com/hatter/

 

[varga49]

This is Art Fawcett's web site
http://www.vintagesilhouettes.com/
he restored a late 40's adams executive for me! here's the article http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=6107
I could not recommend a better man for the task!