HarpPlayerGene
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jwalls said:Gene; don't forget to post this to 'topper' thread. Great hat.
Good thinkin', thanks!
jwalls said:Gene; don't forget to post this to 'topper' thread. Great hat.
HarpPlayerGene said:Well, I finally own a topper.
'Twas a local thrift store score for only $10-. Gotta' love that. I've wanted one of these since I was about seven years old but this one will probably only temporarily be in my collection.
A decent Dobbs, not incredibly old, I'd think. In good shape as far as the fur and the brim, but lacking a ribbon and an inside bow. Also showing some weird distorted portion on the wide leather sweatband which I hope to tame with Lexol, moisture and a hat jack.
The bad news/good news is that it is too big for me. No size information to be found but I estimate it at about 7-1/2 which may make this a good resale item once I've fixed up its deficiencies and brushed the fur to a high shine.
I'd really appreciate any ideas about the date of manufacture as well as any tips on getting a ribbon for/on it.
HarpPlayerGene said:Well, I finally own a topper.
'Twas a local thrift store score for only $10-. Gotta' love that. I've wanted one of these since I was about seven years old but this one will probably only temporarily be in my collection.
A decent Dobbs, not incredibly old, I'd think. In good shape as far as the fur and the brim, but lacking a ribbon and an inside bow. Also showing some weird distorted portion on the wide leather sweatband which I hope to tame with Lexol, moisture and a hat jack.
The bad news/good news is that it is too big for me. No size information to be found but I estimate it at about 7-1/2 which may make this a good resale item once I've fixed up its deficiencies and brushed the fur to a high shine.
I'd really appreciate any ideas about the date of manufacture as well as any tips on getting a ribbon for/on it.
billysmom said:I've overdone it a bit this week on Borsalinos. Details posted at the Borsalino Brotherhood.
Fine old taupe conventional fedora. (With an enormous box - not original to the hat.)
I'm basking in the glow, but waiting for the hangover ....
Sue
billysmom said:I've overdone it a bit this week on Borsalinos. Details posted at the Borsalino Brotherhood.
Women's unbelievably soft camel-colored velour!
I'm basking in the glow, but waiting for the hangover ....
Sue
billysmom said:
billysmom said:
djgo-cat-go said:[/CENTER]
That is a seriously beautiful hat and you look ravishing in it!! All girls named Sue should wear fedoras. If only I could convince my gal that wearing a good fedora is also a cool girl-thing to do.. I just have to show her all the pictures you posted. Her name is Sue by the way..
rlk said:Platinum on Platinum
BobC said:We're in Chicago for the weekend, and we made the pilgrimage to Optimo this afternoon. IC predicted what would come of it, and he predicted absolutely correctly. In about six weeks or so, there will be an oxblood Optimo arriving at our house. I'll have pics of the adventure when I get home, but I forgot the cable for my camera. Needless to say, there was so much candy there, I almost lost my mind. I tried on a milan, a montecristi, about a dozen felts, even a homberg. I'll say this, there is a difference in what they have to offer there. Really beautiful lids everywhere I looked.
Feraud said:Nice. What color is it? Is that a pearl gray?