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HarpPlayerGene

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rlk said:
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You've got courage man. :D
 

BobC

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warbird said:
Picked these up several months ago, but haven't put them up.
Stetson Stratoliner
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This one's my pick. I love the way that thin felt feels, and they make a very light and comfortable hat to wear. They're right up there with Whippets on my hat rack.
 

Roninjedi

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Vintage Royal Stetson

In keeping with my recent flurry of hat acquisition I just received a brown Royal Stetson that I bought off Etsy. It's about a 2 1/4" brim with a 2" ribbon.

Here 'tis:
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Problem is, I bought it from a super nice young lady who didn't really know hats. She gave me what she thought were it's measurements (she listed it as size 8) and I decided to take a chance. Turns out it's actually 7 3/8. That simply won't fit, but it's a nice lid anyway.

Lining is coming loose but can anyone date this?
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Clearest shot I was able to get under the sweatband:
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Not sure whether I should just sell it off in the Lounge Classifieds or take it to a local shop and have it stretched up to 7 5/8 LO (the minimum I could wear). If I stretch it, I'll likely crease it into a porkpie, so loss of crown height wouldn't matter much. I just don't know. I really like the hat. I'm just disappointed with the size. [huh]
 
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Roninjedi said:
...Not sure whether I should just sell it off in the Lounge Classifieds or take it to a local shop and have it stretched up to 7 5/8 LO (the minimum I could wear).
Jumping 2 sizes is a little too much to expect for stretching an old hat. I'd see if you have interest here to re-sell & go back at the Bay with lessons learned. Always try to get a measure of inside circumference from a seller if you can. Next would be diameter down the middle & side to side of the opening & use an elipse calculator to get the circumference. Older hats tend to be a little smaller than the size tag.
 

Roninjedi

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Yeah, thanks Dean and Billy! Looks like I just got way too eager and made a bad purchase as a result. :mad: Caveat emptor, I suppose! Well, maybe someone will want a nice looking vintage hat cheap. A few minutes ago I found a brown 7 3/4 Steston Sovereign on eBay but, having spent the money on the Royal Stetson, I don't think I can justify buying the Sovereign before the Royal is sold.
 
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Roninjedi said:
...having spent the money on the Royal Stetson, I don't think I can justify buying the Sovereign before the Royal is sold.
That is just wrong thinking...you have to land those big lids then recoup on the throw backs!!! :eek: The secret is to get a movement of hat boxes going in & out so "justification" is too hard to figure out what is expense & what is revenue!!! :D
 

billyspew

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Roninjedi said:
Yeah, thanks Dean and Billy! Looks like I just got way too eager and made a bad purchase as a result. :mad: Caveat emptor, I suppose! Well, maybe someone will want a nice looking vintage hat cheap. A few minutes ago I found a brown 7 3/4 Steston Sovereign on eBay but, having spent the money on the Royal Stetson, I don't think I can justify buying the Sovereign before the Royal is sold.

I would not let a sovereign get away in that size...
 

Roninjedi

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gtdean48 said:
The secret is to get a movement of hat boxes going in & out so "justification" is too hard to figure out what is expense & what is revenue!!! :D

AHA! Creative accounting, then? Well, I've just posted the Royal in the Classifieds. I really do want that Sovereign, but I'm just concerned about the reaction from She Who Must Not Be Annoyed.

Although, now that I think about it, the couch is actually pretty comfortable... :D
 
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Roninjedi said:
AHA! Creative accounting, then? Well, I've just posted the Royal in the Classifieds. I really do want that Sovereign, but I'm just concerned about the reaction from She Who Must Not Be Annoyed.

Although, now that I think about it, the couch is actually pretty comfortable... :D
At my place it is SWMBO = She Who Must Be Obeyed, pronounced SwimBo
That is why you get the boxes going both ways, so she is none the wiser. She doesn't (& really I usually don't either) know what hat is coming in from purchase or repair or what has been sold or going out for cleaning, blocking or renovation! I've also got a camper by the barn as my doghouse! :eek:
 

Mario

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Borsalino Long Hair

This one arrived today: Taupeish colored long hair Borsalino. Size is 6 7/8, the raw-edged brim is 1 7/8" wide and the crown is 5 1/2" tall (open, 4 3/4" creased).

The seller tried to tag the hat as a 40's model, but the black sweat and the liner (as well as the stingy brim) told a very different story. The felt is incredibly soft and fluffy and has an amazing irridescent quality to it: the color appears to be somewhere between grey and a slightly yellow-reddish taupe (yes, it's rather hard to describe...), depending on the direction of the lighting. I have no idea about its age, but with the black sweat and snow-white, utterly unstained liner, I'd think it's rather new. Snatched for $26.00.

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billysmom

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Long hair Cavanagh

This is long hair hat day! I love Mario's new find - that color's amazing! I'll post more details on Cavanagh thread, but this is what arrived at my house today:

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1 3/4" brim, 5" crown.

Soft-soft-soft! :)

Sue
 

warbird

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RBH said:
Now that is nice!!!
Great to see ya friend!!!
You need to come to Mikes the next time.

Thanks guys. I appreciate the thoughts.

I tired to make it to Mike's last time but was caught in St. Louis in traffic coming back from KC. I bought these hats on my way up there a few days before. Also got a beauty of a black Whippet. I need to take it to Mike because even though the hat is in great shape, the brim is somewhat floppy. I guess it needs a steaming in the form for a few minutes unless you guys know of an easier way to get it stiff again.

The hats I like with the 2 1/2" brim look better on me now with a slimmer face for certain. You'd cry if you knew what I paid for these, whew boy. The Strat is the most true silver silverbelly Stetson I own. I really like the Custom V, but don't know a lot about that model. I am undecided on keeping the Disney. I like the color but the brim is a bit wider than I generally like, close to 2 3/4" I think.

I have also decided to finally part with my Stetson OR in 7 3/8. Just too big.
 

Mario

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billysmom said:
This is long hair hat day! I love Mario's new find - that color's amazing! I'll post more details on Cavanagh thread, but this is what arrived at my house today:

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1 3/4" brim, 5" crown.

Soft-soft-soft! :)

Sue


Great find, Sue! Where do all those long-haired types come from all of a sudden? Ah, yes: must be Woodstock's 40th anniversary... :p ;)
 

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