Politics + Hats=......

[MK]

.....this hat I just won on e-bay. Interesting.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8372672658&sspagename=ADME:L:AAQ:US:1

 

[photobyalan]

I had my eye on that, since it's my size. If I hadn't just committed to buy an "Eddie G" from Art, I'd have given you a run for your money!

Congratulations! At the very worst, you got a conversation piece, but it looks like a sweet hat and a great hat box to go with it.

 

[jamespowers]

Oh man! I can't believe I missed that!
I am glad you got it though. Better you than some shmuck who doesn't understand what a great hat and lot that is. You paid about the same price as the guy who first bought it.
We need pictures when you get it.

Regards to all,

J

 

[Andykev]

THIEF THIEF YOU STOLE THIS GEM

Boss, you scored a great find. I didn't remember your hat size, but 7 1/2 would have been too big for me. The "extras'" alone are well worth the price of admission. The box, high quality hat, and the political treasures are wonderful. Let us know how it looks! If it needs a slight cleaning, I know a good reference.

 

[Sefton]

The title of this thread was a bit mysterious... It looks like politics + Hats = a real treasure! You really scored on that with a nice hat and some priceless historical items. "Forward Together" indeed!:cheers1:

 

[shamus]

Nice find.

you should check photos of the day and see if you can find your hat.

I'm sure that hat cost more than you paid for it new!

 

[WEEGEE]

oh what a lucky man he was

NICE...Very nice.

Wear it to the New York...gathering ,perhaps.

 

[Johnnysan]

WOW...

Nice find...the case alone is well worth the price paid! Enjoy the treasure! :cheers1:

 

[besdor]

That hat sold for 100.00 when it was made . Today , it would be 400.00 easy. It was their top of the line . And my size too!!:cool2:

 

[Feraud]

A great find. The hat, box, accessories, etc.. Wonderful!

 

[John in Covina]

Wow! That's simply astounding!

The hat is truly marvelous, the luggage piece is superb, the Innagural items are truly historic. I'm extending an invitation to visit Southern California and to go to the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda. If you get a chance you may wish to send some photos of the Innaugural items to the Library and ask about them, i am sure they will be able to give you information as a background.

Best wishes to you and be sure to Identify and label the stuff for future generations, as information can be lost quickly on these things.

Best regards,

 

[MK]

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Thanks guys.

I wear a 7 3/8....but since the hat has not been worn much in 30 years, it might have shrunk a wee bit. It is my first homberg. It will go nice with my tux...if it fits. I figure I couldn't lose at that price. I know it can sell for more.

 

[Matt Deckard]

A piece of history I'd say with those extra goods that came with the hat... the box alone is fabulous.

Any word on who the owner was?

 

[John in Covina]

Owner info.

If the owner was the same persons that used the numbered ball passes, you may be able to inquire with the Nixon Library to see if there is a guest list showing who got those numbered Ball passes.

 

[Hemingway Jones]

I think the ticket stubs and key chain were worth more than the price you paid. That is a heck of a find! It would be interesting to track down information on its owner.

The box is really neat as well. Great find. I look forward to seeing it at the next QM.

 

[Flitcraft]

Need to post some pics of you in the tux+homburg combination! Its a great look and you scored a great deal!:cool2:

 

[Hemingway Jones]

You know, I was just thinking about it, but obviously, the fellow who owned that hat probably never wore it again after the inauguration. Interesting.

 

[scotrace]

Serves me right

... for being lazy with my searches after Christmas. My size too!

 

[MK]

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You know, I was just thinking about it, but obviously, the fellow who owned that hat probably never wore it again after the inauguration. Interesting.

That was my take too.

 

[Mr. 'H']

Aaaahhhh!!!

I meant to bid!

Even though it's a 1960s hat it definitely has 1940s craftmanship. A brown leather band, not black!

Well done and I'm glad it was you.

PS - you could bring it to London if you have it by then.