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Vfan1983

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I've got a couple of new hats to post. First is a Mallory Fifth Ave homburg, which I actually posted in the Mallory thread, but I don't know how many people read that so I figured I'd post it again:

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And my new Disney Hats pork pie which just arrived today. I like it a lot, though it is a slightly snug fit. I can't find much info on Disney Hats at all, so any help dating it would be greatly appreciated. Pics:

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Back view (ribbon is facing back of hat):

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Liner, size tag, etc.:

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Thanks! I can't see where the binding is stitched on the top so it must be looped over. I don't think you would see this type of binding work being done today. :)
 

zetwal

I'll Lock Up
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Thanks! I can't see where the binding is stitched on the top so it must be looped over. I don't think you would see this type of binding work being done today. :)

I have a couple old Borsalinos finished that way. The ribbon does not actually bind the edge as we normally see. The ribbon is folded back (possibly around a soft reed of some sort), butted up against the edge, and then sown into place against the underside of the brim. I love that look, especially with a single row of stitching.
 
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Aureliano, Your latest Optimo is a real beauty! The ribbon and felt color combo is a real winner! Thank you for showing the Optimo brim stitching example.

Zetwal, I might also have some Borsalinos with similar binding treatment. I think you are correct about a reed but like you I am not willing to investigate. :)
 

jwalls

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I though this one came out well. The customer is not a Lounger so I'll post it here!
The "SILVER JACK" Silver mist body with silver ribbon and binding.:cool:
6" 51 block 2-5/8" brim
 
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