FS: 1950's Vintage Montecristi Straw, Size 7

[Hurricane Jack]

1950's Vintage Montecristi Straw, Size 7. No size tag but measures 7-5/8" L x 6-1/4" W. The owner's hats were all size 7, 7-1/8 & 7-1/4. 2-5/8" brim, 4" crown at dip, with chocolate brown pug. Brim has ~1" long scratch or fold but no broken straws (see green arrow pic). Hardly visible, it may swell & disappear when steaming brim. 2" leather sweat. Very light weight. Made in Ecuador. According to web research The Capehart Hat Works was in business by 1949 & gone by 1960. $185.00 plus shipping.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

1949 St Joseph News Press advertisement, thru 1957

 

[Ormazd]

That must be 900+ WPSI. Too small for me, but that's a great buy for someone.

 

[Chasblount]

Can you ballpark the shipping cost to area code 79102?


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[Tukwila]

Incredible value in such a high weave count Montecristi. Awesome straw!

 

[MondoFW]

Oooh this would be a fine addition to my summer wardrobe. The price isn't for me, but an awesome hat nonetheless

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Can you ballpark the shipping cost to area code 79102?


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Online calculator priority USPS with extra insurance estimates to be $12-$14. More detail in PM. Thanks for your interest!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Still available.

 

[Ormazd]

Hard to believe.

 

[Bill Hughes]

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[Bill Hughes]

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Will not work for me. So still available.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Bump for one last ride to the bottom.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

$185.00 includes shipping in lower 48.