Hat articles vintage or new

[RBH]

I thought a thread to post the various hat related newspaper or magazine [vintage and recent] items
{not ads, we have threads for them} might be needed. So we will see if this one works.

The first is a scan from Farm Collector about hats.

{here is where you can find it online]
http://www.farmcollector.com/farm-l...nd-and-wearers-genteel-and-in-bygone-era.aspx

The second is a item about Gary Cooper.

 

[scottyrocks]

Oh boy, if I ever get the $$ together to purchase a bespoke suit, this would be it! I'm gonna save this picture in a special place (hopefully I'll be able to find it).

 

[monbla256]

Here's one about a very active though not well known segment of the Fedora/Felt fraternity from the NY Times back in 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/10/nyregion/10hats.html

Click on the "More Photos" link and there's a nice slide show of the hats as worn by this community.

 

[RBH]

Very cool. Thanks 256!

 

[monbla256]

Here's something that all the western hat afficianado's might fine interesting. It's an article about Nats Hats Exhibit out in Wichita Falls, Texas.

http://www.timesrecordnews.com/news/2009/jul/24/to-the-brim-history-museum-sees-happy-trails-as/

 

[mattface]

Here's something that all the western hat afficianado's might fine interesting. It's an article about Nats Hats Exhibit out in Wichita falls, Texas.

http://www.timesrecordnews.com/news/2009/jul/24/to-the-brim-history-museum-sees-happy-trails-as/

Man that's a lot of hats!

I've collected hats since I was a kid, and back then cowboys made up the bulk of my collection. At the time owning a "real Stetson" was a dream barely attainable. I would have gone gaga over seeing a collection like that!

 

[4spurs]

Hats in the news; New Orleans

http://http://www.nola.com/business/index.ssf/2011/11/amidst_all_the_holiday_shoppin.html

Hat story with local New Orleans context

 

[newturnofphrase]

broken link (extra http:// at the beginning)

here is the working one http://www.nola.com/business/index.ssf/2011/11/amidst_all_the_holiday_shoppin.html

 

[DJH]

What's interesting in the article is the statistics on how the overall hat (and cap) market is growing.

The Fleur de Paris website, suggests they only sell ladies hats, despite the quote about a lot of sales going to those "male hipsters."

 

[rclark]

My father recently passed away. In going through his personal effects, which has been quite difficult for me, I came across this newspaper photograph of him and short blurb about the beginning of "felt hat season" from the local newspaper from September 14, 1967. Pretty cool. It definitely brought a smile to my face. I was surprised at all the wide ribbon hats in Waco, Texas!

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Rclark; That is a GREAT pic. Totally worthy of featuring it in a mat and frame. I have a like photo of my Grandfather and I that I cherish. You can be proud of your father both for his proffesion-attorney as well as having a very style-forward look in hats in Texas.

Thanks for sharing sir.

Best, Eric -

 

[rclark]

Rclark; That is a GREAT pic. Totally worthy of featuring it in a mat and frame. I have a like photo of my Grandfather and I that I cherish. You can be proud of your father both for his proffesion-attorney as well as having a very style-forward look in hats in Texas.

Thanks for sharing sir.

Best, Eric -

Thanks Eric! I have to admit the photo came as a bit of a surprise to me, as I never knew him to be a hat wearer. I wish I would have had the chance to ask him about it!

 

[RJR]

My father recently passed away. In going through his personal effects, which has been quite difficult for me, I came across this newspaper photograph of him and short blurb about the beginning of "felt hat season" from the local newspaper from September 14, 1967. Pretty cool. It definitely brought a smile to my face. I was surprised at all the wide ribbon hats in Waco, Texas!

The article had to be a nice surprise,Rick.

 

[hatsRme]

Condolences, Rick. We're never ready to loose a parent... What a wonderful memento, super surprise he gave you. Cherish the memories.

 

[rclark]

Thanks guys. Your kind comments mean more than you know.

 

[gtdean48]

Didn't know folks from Waco are Wacoons!

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[moontheloon]

My father recently passed away. In going through his personal effects, which has been quite difficult for me, I came across this newspaper photograph of him and short blurb about the beginning of "felt hat season" from the local newspaper from September 14, 1967. Pretty cool. It definitely brought a smile to my face. I was surprised at all the wide ribbon hats in Waco, Texas!

that is purely awesome !!

my condolences for your loss my friend ... dad looks great in that pic

 

[rclark]

Thanks Anthony! I don't think they had a hat large enough to fit his big head!

 

[Lotsahats]

What a wonderful gift to find! Did you know he was a hat fan, too?

 

[rclark]

No, Aaron, I never really knew him to wear hats very much. However, he never missed an opportunity to get his photo in the newspaper!