Post New Hats Here!

[BobHufford]

Just a beater that I picked up at a flea market for $4.50. I plan to use it to experiment with cleaning and reshaping and then move it on as it doesn't fit. It seems that it will take a shape nicely. I don't find much info on Citation hats so I wanted to get this on the record. Sorry for the extreme detour in quality and condition normally seen in this thread.

 

[alanfgag]

Bancroft genuine beaver. Very similar in softness and finish to the Stetson Clear Nutria I've posted recently to the WHAYWT thread. It needs to go to the groomer, which should perk it up nicely, I think. I've not had any luck with Bancroft or the store (Donath Acker Co. Harvey, Ill.) - any relation to the military cap mfgr. Bancroft in Mass.? I see a United Hatters of N.A. union label... other forensics will need to be done carefully from home. Will post and update.

 

[Frunobulax]

I figured you might have had your eye on that one, Alan.

 

[Bamaboots]

A couple of recent acquisitions:

 

[Frunobulax]

Tasty Twenty-Five, Bama!

 

[Bamaboots]

Tasty Twenty-Five, Bama!

Thank you, sir. Glad you like it.

 

[moontheloon]

M.C. Gannon Hat Co. custom that Michael and I designed

more pics and info here in the M.C. Gannon thread

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Alan: a long hair! Nice!!

Bamaboots: Nice Resistol 25.

 

[moontheloon]

50s *******

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[g.durand]

A good day all around, gents.

 

[Rogera]

Sweet ******* moon!! Looks great on the Kopf!

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Black Borsalino

Sold in Munchen - Germany at A. Breiten shop

A very classic wide brim Borsalino in excellent condition

 

[1mach1]

Mayser "Spezial?", measures 58cm, probably early to mid 1950s. Unique thin ribbon / bow combination. Sold by Wilhelm Zeumer (80 years) of Karlsruhe. Couldn't find a paper label but could be a "Spezial".

I love that one Steve! A beautiful example if a thin ribbon. Great color too!

 

[1mach1]

A couple of recent acquisitions:
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Fantastic Resistol, Bama. Great find!

 

[Bamaboots]

1m1, thanks a bunch.

 

[mayserwegener]

I love that one Steve! A beautiful example if a thin ribbon. Great color too!

Harv, Thanks!

 

[tropicalbob]

For a couple of years now I've checked ebay, Etsy, and here on the Lounge for that impossible dream, a ******* in a 7 7/8. They don't seem to exist. So I'm thinking my next custom job, when finances allow such a thing, will be in that style. I've always wondered about the felt used on them, as it looks firm but pliable.

 

[moehawk]

These just arrived, courtesy of moontheloon. Thanks, bro!
They were posted in detail a week ago Sunday. A pair of Thomas Begg Originals, from New York.

First, this Cocoanut.

A little big, but that is why the Powers That Be made foam tape.
Next, this Milan

Fit is perfect. A little Lexol, and the bands are like new. Dimensions look 60's, and the Persian Pickle pugarees would put them later in the decade. Interesting note while doing detective work on the tags...Milan has a union label on the size tag, but the cocoanut has no union label. I didn't see one under the sweat either.
A couple of cool additions to the warm weather lineup. Funny, usually the cross-country flow of psychologically addictive weeds goes from west to east...more proof that Loungers do things differently!

 

[Frunobulax]

Cuckoo for Cocoanuts, moe!

 

[TPD166]

Alan - the Bancroft military hat company was what I first thought of when I saw your post. They were located in Framingham, MA, and started about 1900-01 (just before they went bankrupt in the early 2000s their last facility was in Arkansas I believe). I have seen and owned many Bancroft military hats, but I have never personally seen one from earlier than the 1930s. And the earlier ones (1930s-1960s) are top quality. Maybe they made civilian hats initially and switched to military at some point? Not much history on the company out there that I can find.

Bancroft genuine beaver. Very similar in softness and finish to the Stetson Clear Nutria I've posted recently to the WHAYWT thread. It needs to go to the groomer, which should perk it up nicely, I think. I've not had any luck with Bancroft or the store (Donath Acker Co. Harvey, Ill.) - any relation to the military cap mfgr. Bancroft in Mass.? I see a United Hatters of N.A. union label... other forensics will need to be done carefully from home. Will post and update.