Looking for 20's - 30's Vintage Teardrop Gray Fedora Ideas?

[Machine Ager]

Hi Fellow Loungers

I am looking for a 20-30's vintage classic Gray "Sharkskin" color fedora. Like a Stetson Packard that will go with Gray or Blue suits

Thanks for any ideas!

Machine Ager

 

[Machine Ager]

Opps forgot need a large size 7 3/8" to 7 1/2" about

 

[scottyrocks]

The most obvious place to look would be ebay. Larger sizes such as yours (and mine) are a bit harder to come by. Brim and crown sizes, although in 'normal' fedoras varying by barely an inch, make a big difference in the look of the hat on your head.

I say this as if youre a new hat wearer. If youre not, and youve 'been around,' so to speak, I apologize. Just tryin ta help.

 

[Dinerman]

In that size, a hat from the '20s-'30s is going to be extremely hard to find, and extremely expensive if you manage it.

 

[randooch]

You might check at whatever antique malls and estate sales Austin has to offer, but as Dinerman said, something that old in that size would be a rarity. You'll have better luck, perhaps, finding a 50's or 60's hat, some of which are real beauties. Best of luck!

 

[Machine Ager]

Really appreciate the ideas so far!

Being a Texan from Austin I know more about western hats and currently the only Fedora I have is an Indy wool Brown that is great but too informal and on the edge of western/outback looking to wear with my suits.

@ Scotty - I will try ebay to see what they might have and I need to get remeasured to assure size as I know you are right on fit.
@ Dinerman - Could be $ but maybe I can find a deal
@ Randooch - I have been checking the vintage stores found some deals but were all 7" or less..... estate sale is a great idea!

Thanks again

Machine Ager

 

[Machine Ager]

I found this Stetson Packard style at Delmonico Hatter which I think is exactly what I am looking for but they do not make it in Sharkskin/Gray

http://www.delmonicohatter.com/Merc...roduct_Code=TF2210-PCKD&Category_Code=Stetson

Being new I hope posting links are ok......

 

[Viktor]

In the past month I have been on the search for a classic and luckily a FL member had one for sale. I watch eBay everyday and will be tough with so many bidding on vintage Fedoras, especially rare finds and you will spend lots of pesos, maybe not as much as a custom Optimo in Shark skin color.

Good Luck

 

[Machine Ager]

Bought a new Dobbs Gray 21/8th brim Glencove good first dress fedora I think

 

[Viktor]

Bought a new Dobbs Gray 21/8th brim Glencove good first dress fedora I think

Sure would like to see a pic.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?28145-Post-New-Hats-Here!

 

[Machine Ager]

Sorry victor I do not have permission to post images.... I have tried everyting to post a pic but program will not let me....

 

[Machine Ager]

Friendly fellow Loungers sorted me out here is the hat lighting not great in hotel room should look blue/gray as color is Dobbs steel... Snap 2 1/8th Brim