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[BobHufford]

What another $13 bid got me.

An old White & Davis western. 7" crown, 5" bound brim.

I was not about to check behind that sweatband.

The store was around from 1889 until the mid-1960s. I'd guess this hat was from the 1920s - 1940s somewhere, but who knows?

1918: White & Davis on the left.

 

[BobHufford]

1936 - 1953 Borsalino top hat. I think it's late in that range with the purple stamped hat size on the label, but correct me if I'm wrong. It appears to have a "ribbon" similar to a mourning band (there is not another ribbon underneath). Sold out of a Caracas, Venezuela store.

I was hoping this would fit me, but it is closer to a true 7-3/8. The hat received some crush damage in shipping and that left some creases. I have not attempted to see if steaming would help -- not sure if it would on a stiff hat.

 

[Steve1857]

1936 - 1953 Borsalino top hat. I think it's late in that range with the purple stamped hat size on the label, but correct me if I'm wrong. It appears to have a "ribbon" similar to a mourning band (there is not another ribbon underneath). Sold out of a Caracas, Venezuela store.

I was hoping this would fit me, but it is closer to a true 7-3/8. The hat received some crush damage in shipping and that left some creases. I have not attempted to see if steaming would help -- not sure if it would on a stiff hat.

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Wow! What a find, Bob. Don't recall ever seeing a Borsalino Top Hat before.

There's no mourning band there as far as I can see. Looks like a normal Top Hat ribbon.

Great find!

 

[BobHufford]

Wow! What a find, Bob. Don't recall ever seeing a Borsalino Top Hat before.

There's no mourning band there as far as I can see. Looks like a normal Top Hat ribbon.

Great find!

Thanks Steve! I didn't realized there was a lack of Borsalino toppers out there. Also, I was expecting a grosgrain ribbon and not this "gauze", but I'm a top hat newbie.

I sure wish it fit!

 

[Steve1857]

Thanks Steve! I didn't realized there was a lack of Borsalino toppers out there. Also, I was expecting a grosgrain ribbon and not this "gauze", but I'm a top hat newbie.

I sure wish it fit!

Not usual for a grosgrain on a topper, Bob.

Silk hat, satin ribbon.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I don’t buy many top hats, but this one needed to be protected. No labels seen behind the sweatband. The sweatband looks to be a replacement as there isn’t any branding…just a prior owner’s initials. The crown is approximately 5 ¼” and the whole hat is in great shape.

 

[Rmccamey]

I don’t buy many top hats, but this one needed to be protected. No labels seen behind the sweatband. The sweatband looks to be a replacement as there isn’t any branding…just a prior owner’s initials. The crown is approximately 5 ¼” and the whole hat is in great shape.

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That looks like a nice topper.

 

[Steve1857]

I don’t buy many top hats, but this one needed to be protected. No labels seen behind the sweatband. The sweatband looks to be a replacement as there isn’t any branding…just a prior owner’s initials. The crown is approximately 5 ¼” and the whole hat is in great shape.

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Well worth buying and protecting, Brent.

 

[Yamahana]

I have been in remission for well over a year, maybe 2 years of VFAF (VintageFedoraAddictionFever). However with the approach of the cold of winter this year there was a chill in the air that settled upon me. The chill resulted in a fever, somewhat mild at first but within a very short time I was smitten again with a full blown fever. My wife is looking for a cure/vaccine because she knows it takes awhile to let nature takes its course and heal oneself.
I don’t know if I should be proud or embarrassed of the following picture.
Except for the 2 furthest back which were conversions done in early 2022, the rest have followed me home in the past 45 days.

I will try to take the time to post them individually in their appropriate thread.
I am grateful and find it very valuable that when I google search a vintage fedora or most any vintage clothing it takes me to either the Fedora Lounge and/or @dinner man Vintage Haberdashers blog. Spencer Stewart has done an immense amount of research and documentation as well as many here. I will try to pay it forward by posting pics and info on some of my recent acquisitions.

 

[belfastboy]

I don’t buy many top hats, but this one needed to be protected. No labels seen behind the sweatband. The sweatband looks to be a replacement as there isn’t any branding…just a prior owner’s initials. The crown is approximately 5 ¼” and the whole hat is in great shape.

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That is a beauty!

 

[BobHufford]

the rest have followed me home in the past 45 days.

Since you were in remission you know how triggering a photo like this is. I've been pretty good the last few weeks ... why would you do this?

Now I need a hat ...

 

[Steve1857]

I have been in remission for well over a year, maybe 2 years of VFAF (VintageFedoraAddictionFever). However with the approach of the cold of winter this year there was a chill in the air that settled upon me. The chill resulted in a fever, somewhat mild at first but within a very short time I was smitten again with a full blown fever. My wife is looking for a cure/vaccine because she knows it takes awhile to let nature takes its course and heal oneself.
I don’t know if I should be proud or embarrassed of the following picture.
Except for the 2 furthest back which were conversions done in early 2022, the rest have followed me home in the past 45 days.
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I will try to take the time to post them individually in their appropriate thread.
I am grateful and find it very valuable that when I google search a vintage fedora or most any vintage clothing it takes me to either the Fedora Lounge and/or @dinner man Vintage Haberdashers blog. Spencer Stewart has done an immense amount of research and documentation as well as many here. I will try to pay it forward by posting pics and info on some of my recent acquisitions.

That's a very nice haul there. Show them and wear them with pride.

Looking forward to seeing more of them in detail in their appropriate threads.

 

[Steve1857]

Since you were in remission you know how triggering a photo like this is. I've been pretty good the last few weeks ... why would you do this?

Now I need a hat ...

I know how you feel, Bob. I haven't bought a "new" hat for a couple of months now.

You've got a lot to answer for @Yamahana

 

[Frunobulax]

Since you were in remission you know how triggering a photo like this is. I've been pretty good the last few weeks ... why would you do this?

Now I need a hat ...

I know how you feel, Bob. I haven't bought a "new" hat for a couple of months now.

You've got a lot to answer for @Yamahana

"Hi, my name is Jim and I'm a hataholic. My last purchase was one month ago."

 

[Yamahana]

Since you were in remission you know how triggering a photo like this is. I've been pretty good the last few weeks ... why would you do this?

Now I need a hat ...

Sorry I’m sympathetic to our plight but remember I had gone almost 2 years without pursuing hats.
I did spend some time in the vintage leather jacket threads(that’s where really craziness lives for addiction)
You snag some real gems there when you do Bob that I envy.

 

[BobHufford]

I had gone almost 2 years without pursuing hats.

That is some admirable strength right there. Kudos ... and kudos on the new pile o' hats! They all look great.

 

[The Shoe]

Since you were in remission you know how triggering a photo like this is. I've been pretty good the last few weeks ... why would you do this?

Now I need a hat ...

I know how you feel, Bob. I haven't bought a "new" hat for a couple of months now.

You've got a lot to answer for @Yamahana

"Hi, my name is Jim and I'm a hataholic. My last purchase was one month ago."

It’s been four months and two days for me, but things are flaring up again. More time is being spent every day looking at custom hat pages, local markets, and checking our resident enablers’ (you know who you are) activity.
We recently bought a hat stand. Etsuko thinks it will reduce clutter in our living room.

All I see is more space for new hats

 

[Mighty44]

I have been in remission for well over a year, maybe 2 years of VFAF (VintageFedoraAddictionFever). However with the approach of the cold of winter this year there was a chill in the air that settled upon me. The chill resulted in a fever, somewhat mild at first but within a very short time I was smitten again with a full blown fever. My wife is looking for a cure/vaccine because she knows it takes awhile to let nature takes its course and heal oneself.
I don’t know if I should be proud or embarrassed of the following picture.
Except for the 2 furthest back which were conversions done in early 2022, the rest have followed me home in the past 45 days.
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I will try to take the time to post them individually in their appropriate thread.
I am grateful and find it very valuable that when I google search a vintage fedora or most any vintage clothing it takes me to either the Fedora Lounge and/or @dinner man Vintage Haberdashers blog. Spencer Stewart has done an immense amount of research and documentation as well as many here. I will try to pay it forward by posting pics and info on some of my recent acquisitions.

Looks like some real beauties in there! In fact, they all look nice.

 

[Blare]

I have been in remission for well over a year, maybe 2 years of VFAF (VintageFedoraAddictionFever). However with the approach of the cold of winter this year there was a chill in the air that settled upon me. The chill resulted in a fever, somewhat mild at first but within a very short time I was smitten again with a full blown fever. My wife is looking for a cure/vaccine because she knows it takes awhile to let nature takes its course and heal oneself.
I don’t know if I should be proud or embarrassed of the following picture.
Except for the 2 furthest back which were conversions done in early 2022, the rest have followed me home in the past 45 days.
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I will try to take the time to post them individually in their appropriate thread.
I am grateful and find it very valuable that when I google search a vintage fedora or most any vintage clothing it takes me to either the Fedora Lounge and/or @dinner man Vintage Haberdashers blog. Spencer Stewart has done an immense amount of research and documentation as well as many here. I will try to pay it forward by posting pics and info on some of my recent acquisitions.

Quite a reasonable haul

 

[Steve1857]

It’s been four months and two days for me, but things are flaring up again. More time is being spent every day looking at custom hat pages, local markets, and checking our resident enablers’ (you know who you are) activity.
We recently bought a hat stand. Etsuko thinks it will reduce clutter in our living room.
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I like the hatstand, Gary. However, I think Etsuko will be disappointed regarding the less clutter idea.

Just saying