Just picked up an Adam from a thrift store. Don't know much about them, though I've heard of the brand before.
Ten bucks, and I was like "yeah...".
Ten bucks, and I was like "yeah...".
Yep. It's a green size/model label. and it's not Pliant-eze or aqua-shed. and it's a $7.50 price. The three-crest liner, not the three hats. I don't know what this means yet. Perusing that Adam thread and stuff.ah. Nice score!
I'm not an expert on Adam logos, but I'd guess mid 40's...
Which is a good reminder. If I treat it, it won't be with anything that alters the colors. It seems that much of the aesthetic on these vintage hats is about the colors.Great color scheme on that beauty.
I was just wearing a good hat while attaching some sticky weather stripping. At least your spots are evenly spaced, and close to the space between crown and brim. Still a great find, and a great hat you'll enjoy.Which is a good reminder. If I treat it, it won't be with anything that alters the colors. It seems that much of the aesthetic on these vintage hats is about the colors.
To remove a couple of minor soiled spots on this baby, I brushed it with denatured alcohol. My routine procedure.
But this time it made some bleached-out areas where the band is stitched in. this has not happened to me before.
Interesting. Maybe the retailer-milner shellacked it or something. This one is maybe my fourth vintage hat which is easily finger-bashable.Great hat. The Adam I had was great and held an iconic shape, but was stiff as a modern cowboy hat.