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[alanfgag]

That's a great catch. Can you keep the old sweatband?

 

[mattface]

The sweat is loose, but otherwise in good condition. It should survive the cleaning.

 

[TomS]

Whats the vintage, Matt?

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

I would worry about the ribbon too. Nice two color but most ribbon stains do not come out. The sweatband look it is dried out quite a bit.
Nice felt body thou.

 

[mattface]

I would worry about the ribbon too. Nice two color but most ribbon stains do not come out. The sweatband look it is dried out quite a bit.
Nice felt body thou.

actually, the sweat is quite supple. I'll live with the stains in the ribbon. I'd rather have it original and stained than replace it and loose that cool ribbon.

 

[bond]

Very nice Matt . Is that ribbon original to hat?
It looks like the ribbon would be better suited for a straw, no?
Hope they take the ribbon off when cleaning .

 

[Neophyte]

Cool! Love that ribbon and flange.

 

[Herzen]

Its been a while since I've posted any new hats, so perhaps I will try to catch up a little...

This summer I have picked up a couple, both from Robert's eBay store, both blocked by Gus Miller:


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Love 'em both!

 

[Herzen]

Its been a while since I've posted any new hats, so perhaps I will try to catch up a little...

This summer I have picked up a couple, both from Robert's eBay store, both blocked by Gus Miller:


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Love 'em both!

 

[gdc]

Hey Gang! I've been lurking for awhile and figured I'd post a pic or 2 of my new hats. Both I've purchased from Henry the Hatter in Detroit. The first is a Bailey straw that is really comfortable. I wore it out a few weeks ago and everyone wanted to try my hat on. I was flattered....but I need to learn how to say "No one touch's my hat" in a nice way.

Great to be here!

Dave

Dave,
I have one of these as well. It's amazingly comfortable and virtually indestructible. It looks a bit better on me with the brim up, although it seems a bit 'hipster' and doesn't get worn much anymore. I prefer more brim.

 

[rlk]

Borsalino Thin-ribbon Ghiaccio(Ice)

 

[jbucklin]

That is freakin' gorgeous Robert. What is it?

 

[danofarlington]

Got to be an Alessandria of some kind.

 

[jbucklin]

That's what I was thinking. Robert likes to tease us by making us guess! ;0)

 

[carouselvic]

My guess would be a Ludoela or a TA/Ludora.

 

[mattface]

Very nice Matt . Is that ribbon original to hat?
It looks like the ribbon would be better suited for a straw, no?
Hope they take the ribbon off when cleaning .

I believe the ribbon to be original to the hat, but with a hat this old I don't know how I would know for sure. it's certainly been on there for a long time. I like the nice vintage details like the purposely frayed end, and the diagonal stripe on the bow knot.

 

[rlk]

My guess would be a Ludoela or a TA/Ludora.

Correct, a TA/Ludora from the 50's. AKA Alessandria or Super Cascina.

 

[alanfgag]

It's TA/Diefor. Looks good on you too!

 

[gamez32]

1940's Royal Stetson

 

[alanfgag]

Very handsome Stetson there. From the interior shot with plastic crown protector and size tag without Stetson name above the size, I would push it into 1950s. Enjoy it!