Fuzzy Green ADAM

[jimmy the lid]

To be sung to the tune of "My Sharona":

Oh, my little fuzzy one
My fuzzy one
When you gonna give me some
VI-CORONA!!!!!!

Yes, to all those who have been inquiring -- it's here! After I fished this one from the 'Bay, it wasn't completely clear to me whether it was something I would wear, or something I would hang from my car mirror...

All that being said, it certainly arrived in "fuzzy" condition -- but I think I have been able to tame the beast! This is an ADAM DeLuxe Quality "Genuine Vicorona". I have absolutely no clue what "Vicorona" is all about. The logos on the liner and sweat are virtually identical to those on one of my ADAM Executive Quality Triports (the Triport has "Eva-Shape" at the front of the sweat and a standard bow at the back, whereas the DeLuxe has "Pliant-eze" at the front of the sweat, and has the looped bow at the back). In any event, they appear to be from the same general time period. The Executive Quality is priced at $7.50, and the DeLuxe is priced at $10.00. So, it looks like "DeLuxe" may have been the quality level above "Executive" at the time.

I gave this lid a serious brushing today, which really did help the look. The edge of the brim remains a bit fuzzy, and it would be interesting to know whether or not a light pouncing might help to even this out a bit. Anyone with suggestions, please let me know.

As advertised, the hat has a few moth divots, which are generally well-concealed, given the long-hair finish. Overall, I'd have to say that the hat really is in extremely nice condition. The liner's oil silk protector is still intact. The green ribbon looks very sharp against the lighter green felt. The open crown height is right around 6", and the brim is 3" wide. I did a quick center dent crease for the photos.

So, for your viewing pleasure...

Cheers,
JtL

 

[High Pockets]

Well Jimmy,.....you certainly have me looking forward to the ever popular Shirt-Hat photo!

 

[Marc Chevalier]

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Jimmy:


"Vicorona" may be referring to vicuña felt from the wool of the Vicuña, a South American camelid related to the llama. Vicuña wool was and is very, very expensive, so if your hat's felt contains any, it's probably a very small amount.


Then again, it's quite possible that the hat doesn't have any vicuña felt at all -- just a texture and finish that are reminiscent of the stuff.

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[gtdean48]

Well Jimmy,.....you certainly have me looking forward to the ever popular Shirt-Hat photo!

We definitely WANT to see a Noggin Shot of this beauty!!!

 

[Spats McGee]

I was wondering if we'd see this one again. It cleaned up better than I thought it would.

 

[Mr. Paladin]

We definitely WANT to see a Noggin Shot of this beauty!!!

[bad] [bad] [bad] Thats just wrong!

 

[CRH]

[bad] [bad] [bad] Thats just wrong!

PARTY POOPER!

 

[jimmy the lid]

Excuse me, sir -- is that a Tiki in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?

OK, you guys -- for better or for worse, I accept the challenge. Don't know what the appropriate setting for this lid might be (OK, I'm sure everyone can think of one in particular ) -- but here it is as party sombrero...

Cheers,
JtL

 

[billysmom]

I like it alot! Reminds me of lime sherbet.

Sue

 

[Feraud]

Would it be a cliche to say, "nice hat!!" ?
:eusa_clap

 

[thunderw21]

Now you're just teasing us. And we don't mind.

 

[CRH]

...
OK, you guys -- for better or for worse, I accept the challenge. Don't know what the appropriate setting for this lid might be (OK, I'm sure everyone can think of one in particular ) -- but here it is as party sombrero...
...

Nice try on the shadow but it turned out.....drum roll - ching!, it turned out a little fuzzy! lol.

:eusa_clap

 

[jimmy the lid]

To borrow a riff from Dieter on Saturday Night Live...

I find this hat repugnant -- yet, somehow, strangely delicious...


Cheers,
JtL

 

[High Pockets]

I'm not sure what to say,....I've been racking my brain fur, oops sorry,.....for an appropriate adjective.

 

[Lefty]

This is one that needs a bit of modification. Send that sucker in for a brim binding. With that long fuzziness on the brim, you remind me of the Karate Kid and his Halloween costume.

 

[fedoralover]

I saw one similar to that at an Antique show last year. It was my size too, but they wanted $60 for it and I knew I wouldn't wear it so I passed on it. But they are an interesting style. I like the color of yours. If the edge of the brim is too fuzzy for your liking, you might try one on those fabric pill shavers you use to get the the little nits and fuzzies out of wool sweaters and such. Even though you might never wear it, it's still a fun hat to have and show.

fedoralover

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Seriously ... cut the brim down to a 2 1/2 inch width. That will improve it to no end.


.

 

[J.J. Gittes]

Seriously ... cut the brim down to a 2 1/2 inch width. That will improve it to no end.


.

That would look really good. I Don't know if I could ever take a blade to a hat like that

 

[Feraud]

Seriously ... cut the brim down to a 2 1/2 inch width. That will improve it to no end.


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Agreed. Personally I might even take it a *smidge* under 2.5 but that is just me.

 

[jimmy the lid]

I Don't know if I could ever take a blade to a hat like that

Where's Gene when you need him? [huh]