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[Chiliarches]

Stetson Flagship

Not my newest, but now much "newer" to me. I don't have any "before" pictures I took myself, but I got it from Douglas not too long ago and it looked about like this -

Now, the hat looks pretty cool, particularly on Douglas. But I decided that it deserved better treatment than I could provide...so I dropped it off for a cleaning and a ribbon change by Dr. Thompson at Optimo.

Open Crown

Creased

I am much pleased.

 

[buler]

Found these during my travels across Iowa the last 3 days. Didn't pay more than $20 for a single hat.

Great hall Thunderw21! :eusa_clap

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[moonlightsilico]

found a nice Whippet

Browsing thru an antique store in my old neighborhood ...
saw a Dobbs hatbox. guy counting gold rings ... says $20 for the old
hatbox ... & what is in it.
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So ... I check in the box ... nice old Whippet ... in great shape.
Naturally I bought the box. The hat was a bonus. Not my size though.
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Now I just need to figure out how to post some pix of my 'find'
for everyone to check out - I tried the usual way ... doesn't work.
I cannot seem to attach the pix ... any suggestions ?
I must be lame ... can't insert a photo.
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Moonlight

 

[St.Ignatz]

You need a few more posts Moony and then you get pic privileges.

 

[Mario]

1950's Resistol

Just received this vintage Resistol. It has the OPS tag, so it should be fair to say that it was made between 1950 and 1953. Back in the day, the price was $10.

Size is 6 7/8, brim is 2 1/2, crown 4 1/2 (creased). The felt is in near mint condition, but the liner and the ribbon show some slight discoloration.

 

[rlk]

Nice,:eusa_clap :eusa_clap the wide brim binding buying binge continues on FL

 

[billysmom]

Just received this vintage Resistol. It has the OPS tag, so it should be fair to say that it was made between 1950 and 1953. Back in the day, the price was $10.

Size is 6 7/8, brim is 2 1/2, crown 4 1/2 (creased). The felt is in mint condition, but the liner and the ribbon show some slight discoloration.

Very nice, Mario!

Sue

 

[Mr. Paladin]

From rlk's 6 7/8 24-hour sale:

2 3/4" brim with 5/8" grosgrain brim binding. 1 5/8" ribbon, 5" uncreased crown.

Very pliable - there's a casual slouchiness about it that tells me that it's best not to ask it for much rigid posture.

Sue

Maam, that looks super on you, aaaand--it easily passes the Texas Disorderly Conduct brim test!!!

 

[Mr. Paladin]

Last month I was looking through some old stock in my hatter's storage area, and found some velour bodies. http://www.xoopit.com/s/20um7cjq58enep184y1x Here is the finished product. http://www.xoopit.com/s/20um7cjq58enexucjm1a The pictures really don't show as well as I had hoped.

Great hat! I enjoy seeing your posts; I know something interesting will be on the other side of the xoopit!

 

[Mr. Paladin]

Not my newest, but now much "newer" to me. I don't have any "before" pictures I took myself,... But I decided that it deserved better treatment than I could provide...so I dropped it off for a cleaning and a ribbon change by Dr. Thompson at Optimo.

I am much pleased.

Great looking hat, Chili. I like the new ribbon and crease.

 

[cookie]

Ventilated Pabnam

PB and Co might correct me but that weave is not a Panama Ecuatoriano methinks....is it a Toyo?

 

[Mario]

Nice,:eusa_clap :eusa_clap the wide brim binding buying binge continues on FL

lol

Geez, I really had to choke on this one...

 

[Spats McGee]

. . . .
Now, the hat looks pretty cool, particularly on Douglas. But I decided that it deserved better treatment than I could provide...so I dropped it off for a cleaning and a ribbon change by Dr. Thompson at Optimo.
. . . .
Creased

. . . .

I am much pleased.

You should be. That turned out really well! :eusa_clap

 

[BobC]

Not my newest, but now much "newer" to me.

I am much pleased.

As you should be! Excellent! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[thunderw21]

PB and Co might correct me but that weave is not a Panama Ecuatoriano methinks....is it a Toyo?

Wouldn't doubt it, I don't know my weaves. It's a very fine weave.

The entire straw is covered in this white paint or sealant. I remember several months ago someone (Dinerman maybe?) had a thread about a hat with this same paint stuff. They sent it in and had it removed. I might have to do the same.

 

[Dinerman]

I stripped a panama of sealant, but it was an entirely different kind. That hat may be bangora (I had one that looked very similar, only the drilled holes were in a different pattern). That treatment is the way they come, I'd leave it.

 

[JulianPascal]

the perfect background ,right ?

Well ,I'm not shure aboutthat one...[huh]

 

[thunderw21]

...That treatment is the way they come, I'd leave it.

Thanks for the info, especially this piece. I'll leave it as is.

 

[buler]

Doing some inventory today and have 40+ hats in the "to sell" corner. So I'm starting to photograph them and get them ready for ebay. Most haven't been posted on the lounge. Here is the first batch.

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New York Store, Buffalo, Wyo Size 7. Hat is NOS w/$12.95 price tag and ribbon size tag. Its brown/olive w/olive ribbon and a cool rocket/satellite button.

Richman Bros Mainline Size 7 1/4. Very hard to describe shade of blue.

Mallory Ridgewood Size 7 3/8. Light olive with a very nice ribbon.

Stetson Open Road 4X Size 7 3/4. Silverbelly.

 

[High Pockets]

Oooooooo,.....Tommy would love to have that Mallory!!

Nice hats, can't wait to see the listings.