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If you buy an older hat - in my case a 1930s Adam - and some part, be it the headband, ribbon, or liner is not perfect, would you send it to Optimo or some other hatter of repute for a remake, or would you try to keep the vintage components?
Seller accepted my offer for this ancient Livingston "Best Make"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160989888366?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Great looking hat! The "crease clips" are advertised quite a lot in the American Hatter's.
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Seller accepted my offer for this ancient Livingston "Best Make"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160989888366?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Bill, Thanks! Interesting regarding "The American Hatter" and the "Crease Clip". Do you have any ad photos or know anyone here that has one of these clips? I do recall seeing this type of center crease in old photos.
I received a tip from Manfred on this larger size German (?) Back Bow. I think this is an old one but in little worn condition. It also has a clip for the crease (deep center crease) which I have never seen before. Looking forward to receiving this one.
I also picked up this NOS silver - gray Echter Rockel Velour.