dawgvet
Familiar Face
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I've always heard of the superior felt quality of vintage hats as opposed to the production stuff of today. I do believe that it's true, but I wonder what makes the difference? Did they use higher percentages of beaver or other better fur, better pouncing techniques, or different felting methods? We read where alot of the machines used to make hats today are the same ones from yesteryear, so what makes the difference? Also, does anyone know the specific fur content, especially beaver amount, of any of the more common grades of vintage felt such as Royal Stetson vs Sovereign Stetson, etc? Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Jedidiah
Thanks,
Jedidiah