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Sometimes it is hard to get excited about the next old hat we find. But, sometimes those happy accidents occur that make it all worthwhile. Several weeks ago, and for no other reason than it was Oktoberfest season, if you will, I did a quick search on Tyrolian hats. Assuming I would get thousands of pages of hits for bright green wool costume hats, I was surprised when the very first listing was what appeared to be a very nice, fedora-styled hat (with all the typical Bavarian accoutrements - a rope band, various pins, and the distinctive brush or gamsbart). When I clicked the link, I was then shocked to find this was a Mac Lachlan hat. Wow is right! Once the initial shock wore off, I made an offer and the seller accepted. While a specialty hat, no doubt, I am very pleased with this find.

These photos are of the hat straight out of the box (with a couple from the seller). The hat needs a good cleaning, but I wanted to get this one posted as soon as I could.

Crown, 5 1/4 open.
Brim, 2 1/4 overwelt. The twin cord, rope band makes it look more narrow than it actually is. Based on the sellers pictures, I was convinced that it would be a 2 inch brim.

The felt is rough in comparison to the smooth finish most of us are accustomed to with vintage hats. It is, however, good quality and consistent with the Tyrolian style hat, in my opinion. This hat has much more taper than usually suits me, but with the higher crown and shallow crease, I have no issues with the hat riding the top of my head. The color is sage (or moss) - middle green with grey/brown undertones. Max has/had a Mac Lachlan fedora that appears similar in color. The hat has no construction issues or damage I can find.

Dating: The hat has a UHC & MWIU label (post 1934) and the Tom Bass Men's Shop ceased operations in 1983. If anyone can narrow that window based on the logo, size tag, or sweat bow, please let me know.

Enjoy. I know I will!

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Max's green Mac Lacklan
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Great looking tyrolean, Randy. Always good to find a Mac Lachlan.
 
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The Mallory Ten Premiere - Light Tan
Pre Stetson Takeover Mallory
5 1/2 Crown Open (about 4 1/2 as shaped)
1 3/4 Brown Grosgrain Ribbon
2 3/4 brim with offset binding (3/16 top - 9/16 bottom)

The first of three hats that arrived together and while the other two may be 15s this Ten might be the real gem of the bunch. A pre 1946 Stetson takeover Mallory in a beautiful caramel colored felt finished in a velvety peach texture. The 1 3/4 brown grosgrain ribbon does have some age related fading… but it really adds to the character of the hat. The brim is a bit wider at 2 3/4 and is bound with an offset binding at 9/16 under and 3/16 over. This really lends the hat to brim shape I gave it with the front broke down but the edge curled up. Allows it to show off the wide binding without being too far turned up in the front. Another little tag line I haven’t seen before to go along with Mallory’s Youthful Smartness …. Hats with an American Tradition. This hat was originally sold at The May Company in Cleveland. It fits like a glove… man what a hat!

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Steve1857

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Sometimes it is hard to get excited about the next old hat we find. But, sometimes those happy accidents occur that make it all worthwhile. Several weeks ago, and for no other reason than it was Oktoberfest season, if you will, I did a quick search on Tyrolian hats. Assuming I would get thousands of pages of hits for bright green wool costume hats, I was surprised when the very first listing was what appeared to be a very nice, fedora-styled hat (with all the typical Bavarian accoutrements - a rope band, various pins, and the distinctive brush or gamsbart). When I clicked the link, I was then shocked to find this was a Mac Lachlan hat. Wow is right! Once the initial shock wore off, I made an offer and the seller accepted. While a specialty hat, no doubt, I am very pleased with this find.

These photos are of the hat straight out of the box (with a couple from the seller). The hat needs a good cleaning, but I wanted to get this one posted as soon as I could.

Crown, 5 1/4 open.
Brim, 2 1/4 overwelt. The twin cord, rope band makes it look more narrow than it actually is. Based on the sellers pictures, I was convinced that it would be a 2 inch brim.

The felt is rough in comparison to the smooth finish most of us are accustomed to with vintage hats. It is, however, good quality and consistent with the Tyrolian style hat, in my opinion. This hat has much more taper than usually suits me, but with the higher crown and shallow crease, I have no issues with the hat riding the top of my head. The color is sage (or moss) - middle green with grey/brown undertones. Max has/had a Mac Lachlan fedora that appears similar in color. The hat has no construction issues or damage I can find.

Dating: The hat has a UHC & MWIU label (post 1934) and the Tom Bass Men's Shop ceased operations in 1983. If anyone can narrow that window based on the logo, size tag, or sweat bow, please let me know.

Enjoy. I know I will!

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Max's green Mac Lacklan
Not to everyone's taste, Randy, but what a unique and interesting find. The Mac Lachan logo certainly puts this one on another level.

Nice catch!
 
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OH. MY. MY!!! This gal is the prettiest thing I’ve ever seen!!! The color of the felt and trim ribbon is heavenly!! Even the sun beam this morning agrees!!
By a lot, this is my favorite hat! Haven’t done anything to it except dry hand crease.
I may end up evening out the pinches with a little bit of steam, but the diamond bash is perfect!!! $220 for hat and box very, very well spent!! Hats like these are what keep us all in this game!
2 3/4” brim. Was listed as 2 5/8. I had figured and hoped it wider when I seen the eBay pics.
If I were to spec out a custom from a famous boutique hatter I would hope for it to look just like this old Mallory!
The felt color is, actually this one time, best represented by the hat sitting on the box.
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Wow, that’s a looker, Randall! Fantastic…everything! It certainly found the right home.
 
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The Mallory Ten Premiere - Light Tan
Pre Stetson Takeover Mallory
5 1/2 Crown Open (about 4 1/2 as shaped)
1 3/4 Brown Grosgrain Ribbon
2 3/4 brim with offset binding (3/16 top - 9/16 bottom)

The first of three hats that arrived together and while the other two may be 15s this Ten might be the real gem of the bunch. A pre 1946 Stetson takeover Mallory in a beautiful caramel colored felt finished in a velvety peach texture. The 1 3/4 brown grosgrain ribbon does have some age related fading… but it really adds to the character of the hat. The brim is a bit wider at 2 3/4 and is bound with an offset binding at 9/16 under and 3/16 over. This really lends the hat to brim shape I gave it with the front broke down but the edge curled up. Allows it to show off the wide binding without being too far turned up in the front. Another little tag line I haven’t seen before to go along with Mallory’s Youthful Smartness …. Hats with an American Tradition. This hat was originally sold at The May Company in Cleveland. It fits like a glove… man what a hat!

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Gorgeous! These old Mallory’s are some of my favorite hats. They always seem to punch way above their weight.
 
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Location
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Sometimes it is hard to get excited about the next old hat we find. But, sometimes those happy accidents occur that make it all worthwhile. Several weeks ago, and for no other reason than it was Oktoberfest season, if you will, I did a quick search on Tyrolian hats. Assuming I would get thousands of pages of hits for bright green wool costume hats, I was surprised when the very first listing was what appeared to be a very nice, fedora-styled hat (with all the typical Bavarian accoutrements - a rope band, various pins, and the distinctive brush or gamsbart). When I clicked the link, I was then shocked to find this was a Mac Lachlan hat. Wow is right! Once the initial shock wore off, I made an offer and the seller accepted. While a specialty hat, no doubt, I am very pleased with this find.

These photos are of the hat straight out of the box (with a couple from the seller). The hat needs a good cleaning, but I wanted to get this one posted as soon as I could.

Crown, 5 1/4 open.
Brim, 2 1/4 overwelt. The twin cord, rope band makes it look more narrow than it actually is. Based on the sellers pictures, I was convinced that it would be a 2 inch brim.

The felt is rough in comparison to the smooth finish most of us are accustomed to with vintage hats. It is, however, good quality and consistent with the Tyrolian style hat, in my opinion. This hat has much more taper than usually suits me, but with the higher crown and shallow crease, I have no issues with the hat riding the top of my head. The color is sage (or moss) - middle green with grey/brown undertones. Max has/had a Mac Lachlan fedora that appears similar in color. The hat has no construction issues or damage I can find.

Dating: The hat has a UHC & MWIU label (post 1934) and the Tom Bass Men's Shop ceased operations in 1983. If anyone can narrow that window based on the logo, size tag, or sweat bow, please let me know.

Enjoy. I know I will!

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Max's green Mac Lacklan
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Very nice. Now you just need a couple St. Pauli girls to keep you hydrated. ;)
 

hambone71

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Lol - and honestly, a much cheaper one. But each time, I take a gamble that it will be far too small.
Kinda how it started with me…. When I first started I was between 7 and 7 1/8. Then after I dropped 65 to 70lbs I noticed my 7 1/8 hats which were mostly 60s hats with shorter tapered crowns were loose enough that they would wobble back and fourth when I turned my head.… so I was sticking with my 7s. At some point I decided to take a chance on a 6 7/8 and had good luck…. Occasionally even have gotten lucky with a 6 3/4. But I usually only try that for something special. Oddly after packing a lot of the weight back on…. It didnt cost me wearing the smaller ones but on occasion a 7 1/4 will fit. Now I’m back to the midway point… So who knows.. I suspect with the older hats with bigger softer crowns can sit a bit lower on my head where it widens out just a bit. I guess my skull has more of a tapered block :D
 

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