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Rodkins

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Orlando
I picked up this little Borsalino "Riviera" a little while back pretty cheap. I'm wondering if this is not a ladies hat? It's too small for me and my wife isn't into it so I'll probably stick it up on the classifieds soon.
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It is one of the lightest hats I have ever held.
The sweatband is leather but covered in some satin-like material
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It's kinda furry and has neat stitching on the brim
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"Riviera"
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I have no idea what M. Grisfer is...
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Location
Maryland
I picked up this little Borsalino "Riviera" a little while back pretty cheap. I'm wondering if this is not a ladies hat? It's too small for me and my wife isn't into it so I'll probably stick it up on the classifieds soon.
It is one of the lightest hats I have ever held.
The sweatband is leather but covered in some satin-like material
It's kinda furry and has neat stitching on the brim
"Riviera"
I have no idea what M. Grisfer is...

Is the felt loop on the left (men's bows on left)? I have seen / had similar style Borsolinos but not with the satin covered sweatband.
 

bowlerman

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6,294
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South Dakota
I have to say I'm really excited about this new arrival from the electronic bay! It's a Mallory "torino quality" and the font of the logo (not photographed yet) makes me think it was probably from the early 1960s, just before Stetson bought the factory. Needs a good dusting and the oval is currently being lengthened, but here she is:
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I may actually [gasp] leave the feather in this one. Maybe.
 

buler

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4,383
Location
Wisconsin
Thanks-- I think I'm crossing my wires. Did that factory close altogether in 1964-65? Here's a photo from the ebay listing:

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The Mallory factory closed in 1965. In 1968 it was reopened as the Danbury Hat Company. In Dec 1987 it was closed for good.

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bowlerman

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South Dakota
Well in any case, whether it was made by Mallory before or after Stetson purchased the factory doesn't matter much to me-- I'm totally psyched about this sand colored derby. The very plain font seems to match Mallory ads I happened upon online that appeared to be from the 60s, as opposed to logos from the 40s, etc., that seem to have more of a typewriter-ish character. more like MALLORY.
 
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Location
Buffalo, NY
Peorians

Two Panamas from two different shops in Peoria, IL. Modest weave counts in the 250-400 class - both are in nice condition. The Supernatural fedora has a navy pugaree. Sorry the photo quality isn't better:

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15,083
Location
Buffalo, NY
The banana was left from lunch... helped to balance the color. My little Canon has a mind of its own when it comes to color.
Dan, no surprises... these came from the same banana tree that we all pick from.

cheers,
Alan
 

delectans

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Minnesota
'30s-'40s Cavanagh Homburg

Alan, a pair of exquisite Panamas, with wonderful patina!


Received this older Cavanagh homburg a few days ago, and it has already become one of my favorite hats!









Additional hat photos in the Cavanagh Club thread.
 

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