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rclark

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I said I'd post that Supernatural panama in this thread a few minutes ago on the "eBay Hats" thread, well here 'tis. If any of you good people have an idea of when it was made, I'd love to hear; I was thinking '20s or '30s when I bought it.

It has a faint "ghost" of a optimo style ridge running along the length of the crown. Crown height is about 5 1/2 inches, brim is 2 3/4.
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A couple shots to show the sweatband. The taped seam makes me tend to think it's a earlier hat.
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And one to give an idea of the fineness of the weave.
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Man that is one SPECIAL hat! Wow!
 

Daniele Tanto

I'll Lock Up
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Thanks for the comments! Here's what the old girl looks like on.

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I regret seeing it late ... it is a magnificent hat
I had also realized on eBay .... it's a pity the small size
Bravo Alan!
 

Bob Roberts

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I said I'd post that Supernatural panama in this thread a few minutes ago on the "eBay Hats" thread, well here 'tis. If any of you good people have an idea of when it was made, I'd love to hear; I was thinking '20s or '30s when I bought it.

It has a faint "ghost" of a optimo style ridge running along the length of the crown. Crown height is about 5 1/2 inches, brim is 2 3/4.
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A couple shots to show the sweatband. The taped seam makes me tend to think it's a earlier hat.
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And one to give an idea of the fineness of the weave.
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Great pics. Its a beauty. Did u have to steam and do some tweaking? Hows the fit?
 

Bob Roberts

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Thank you. I was concerned about the fit, but it turned out to fit perfectly. I haven't done anything to it, but I give it a little steam just the give the old straw some moisture, though it's not brittle at all.
You're welcome. If you ever tire of it or dont give it the head time you think it deserves, would you mind contacting me? I'd appreciate it as I love that old hat.
 

Bob Roberts

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milford ct
Picked up my first "dress" straw (not a "farm" hat). A Dobbs Jamaica from the 1970s I'm guessing -- the store closed in 1980 after nearly 100 years. Sorry for not keeping the back of the brim flipped up in the photos.

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I'll try and get a head shot up when it's not so windy.

So -- what is this straw called?

Thanks,

Bob
Very nice profile. Pretty summer straw.
 

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