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unblocked parabuntal straw body

Weighs 1.1 ounce, out of the bamboo tube.

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Fits well over a 7 1/8 block or worn as a samurai helmet.
 
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Outstanding find... looks to be very fine and well woven. From the backlit photo, it seems to have the central boxed weave pattern that I associate with a parabuntal.
 

Rick Blaine

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Saskatoon, SK CANADA
Outstanding find... looks to be very fine and well woven. From the backlit photo, it seems to have the central boxed weave pattern that I associate with a parabuntal.
Two much! Another fine straw Rick.

Thank you, my friends.
My problem is that I wasn't malnourished as a child & my head is TOO *^%# BIG! This is, too, a 7 1/8 at best :mad: ... but I couldn't let it just sit there... ya' know, eh? [huh]

Is there NO way to stretch the body &/or alter the point at which the brim breaks, thereby yielding a larger crown w/ a shorter brim, given the obvious antiquity & high quality?
...didn't think so, :eusa_doh: nuts!

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On the other hand I got this for a pittance & it is quickly becoming a daily beater!
As plain as the side of an old barn, nothing fancy, nothing pretentious, a workin' mans' hat.
A good thirty dolla' hat, IMO.
 

ManofKent

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Rick - nice find. I share the perils of a decent sized head - just think how it helps you avoid the storage problems the 7 and 7 1/8 guys must have ;)
 

ManofKent

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New arrival, and it's a 2 1/4" brim rather than a stingy!

'French Grey' Imperial Quality Christys' - I'm guessing early 50's but any more accurate dating is appreciated.







 

Bob Beecher

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Granada Hills (L.A.), CA
Just arrived, fresh from the Beaver Brand auction, via eBay...

Since it was in my size -- a size 8! -- and since I didn't have a hat in navy color yet....

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Seller asked $50. Got it for $37.50.
 

Alive'n'Amplified

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Atlanta, GA
I bought this Collins & Fairbanks through eBay from another 'Lounger, Purplesage. He originally got it from miamibruno. Thanks for keeping it in great condition guys!! Steamed, brushed, and creased. Will post more pics in other threads...

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