Bud Abbot and Lou Castello! Who's on first....what's on second and I don't know is on third! haha!I think so too. We make a good team
Bud Abbot and Lou Castello! Who's on first....what's on second and I don't know is on third! haha!I think so too. We make a good team
After a couple of conversations with a on-line seller of an very interesting vtg. fedora check out what arrived on my desk this afternoon.
The conversations spoke to my request of consideration of a price reduction based upon the prevailing market price given size allowing for the true vintage prized offered for sale. We reviewed a couple of historic markers for reference. I did share some of the Lounge members frustration with the general fedora pricing inflation of late. We agreed that the influences of a few on-line sellers, who have taken a higher price model, have been taken as a given. Pleasant exchange, consideration agreed and both of us were pleased with the outcome.
The vtg. Stetson Beachcomer started it's path to my hat wardrobe.
A vtg. stetson Beachcomber. I have seen just a couple posts about this hat early when I joined the Lounge. I have seen the Stetson advertisements of the 40's, posted on the Stetson Ad thread. I believe that a couple of loungers have had hats customed using this hat as an inspiration (I believe David may be one). The ribbon treatment brings a smile to my face.
This late 40's cream colored felt represents a golden age of hat making, IMO. The felt is soft, maliable and medium weight. The felt is luxurious to the touch and has that eye appeal that makes you wish to do the forbidden, reach out and touch someone's hat.
The rich liner and quality sweat just are classy touches.
Ah, but the special feature of the Beachcomber is the unique ribbon. A matching creme pile ribbon with a carmel bottom trim.
The hat was blocked with a steep, tall block with small taper. The flange is flatter. The swoop to the brim, perhaps giving us the Beachcomber illusion is mostly due to the clean edged medium soft felt draping away from the crown.
The hat will undergo a naphtha bath, blocking, steam, brushing and leather conditioning before it sees warmer weather wear. I look forward to being able to wear and contemplate "Beachcomber" under the shady swooping brim.
Best wishes, Eric -
After a couple of conversations with a on-line seller of an very interesting vtg. fedora check out what arrived on my desk this afternoon.
The conversations spoke to my request of consideration of a price reduction based upon the prevailing market price given size allowing for the true vintage prized offered for sale. We reviewed a couple of historic markers for reference. I did share some of the Lounge members frustration with the general fedora pricing inflation of late. We agreed that the influences of a few on-line sellers, who have taken a higher price model, have been taken as a given. Pleasant exchange, consideration agreed and both of us were pleased with the outcome.
The vtg. Stetson Beachcomer started it's path to my hat wardrobe.
A vtg. stetson Beachcomber. I have seen just a couple posts about this hat early when I joined the Lounge. I have seen the Stetson advertisements of the 40's, posted on the Stetson Ad thread. I believe that a couple of loungers have had hats customed using this hat as an inspiration (I believe David may be one). The ribbon treatment brings a smile to my face.
This late 40's cream colored felt represents a golden age of hat making, IMO. The felt is soft, maliable and medium weight. The felt is luxurious to the touch and has that eye appeal that makes you wish to do the forbidden, reach out and touch someone's hat.
The rich liner and quality sweat just are classy touches.
Ah, but the special feature of the Beachcomber is the unique ribbon. A matching creme pile ribbon with a carmel bottom trim.
The hat was blocked with a steep, tall block with small taper. The flange is flatter. The swoop to the brim, perhaps giving us the Beachcomber illusion is mostly due to the clean edged medium soft felt draping away from the crown.
The hat will undergo a naphtha bath, blocking, steam, brushing and leather conditioning before it sees warmer weather wear. I look forward to being able to wear and contemplate "Beachcomber" under the shady swooping brim.
Best wishes, Eric -
This little gem also showed up. After a bunch h of research, I finally found out that it is a "Little Effie" hat. It's old as the hills but has a great look and feel to it. Too small for me, so it will go to a new home soon.
- Andrew
Lol. So true.
I believe that a couple of loungers have had hats customed using this hat as an inspiration (I believe David may be one). The ribbon treatment brings a smile to my face.
Started unpacking the boxes from my Chicago trip last week.
I think I got caught up in the Chicago style!
The "Dearborn"
Color Oxblood
That may be my favorite hat that I've seen you in
Fantastic
An older friend of mine brought this by the house yesterday. It's super interesting.
- Andrew
After a couple of conversations with a on-line seller of an very interesting vtg. fedora check out what arrived on my desk this afternoon.
The conversations spoke to my request of consideration of a price reduction based upon the prevailing market price given size allowing for the true vintage prized offered for sale. We reviewed a couple of historic markers for reference. I did share some of the Lounge members frustration with the general fedora pricing inflation of late. We agreed that the influences of a few on-line sellers, who have taken a higher price model, have been taken as a given. Pleasant exchange, consideration agreed and both of us were pleased with the outcome.
The vtg. Stetson Beachcomer started it's path to my hat wardrobe.
A vtg. stetson Beachcomber. I have seen just a couple posts about this hat early when I joined the Lounge. I have seen the Stetson advertisement, of Feb. 1937, http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/nothing-but-stetson-ads.45495/page-9, posted on the Stetson Ad thread. I believe that a couple of loungers have had hats customed using this hat as an inspiration (I believe David may be one). The ribbon treatment brings a smile to my face.
This late 40's cream colored felt represents a golden age of hat making, IMO. The felt is soft, maliable and medium weight. The felt is luxurious to the touch and has that eye appeal that makes you wish to do the forbidden, reach out and touch someone's hat.
The rich liner and quality sweat just are classy touches.
Ah, but the special feature of the Beachcomber is the unique ribbon. A matching creme pile ribbon with a carmel bottom trim.
The hat was blocked with a steep, tall block with small taper. The flange is flatter. The swoop to the brim, perhaps giving us the Beachcomber illusion is mostly due to the clean edged medium soft felt draping away from the crown.
The hat will undergo a naphtha bath, blocking, steam, brushing and leather conditioning before it sees warmer weather wear. I look forward to being able to wear and contemplate "Beachcomber" under the shady swooping brim.
Best wishes, Eric -
Nothing at all. The strap is killer. Normally, I would have turned a moth-eaten hat down.Have to wonder who made that hat? No way to identify is there?
Started unpacking the boxes from my Chicago trip last week.
I think I got caught up in the Chicago style!
The "Dearborn"
Color Oxblood
That is a beauty.After a couple of conversations with a on-line seller of an very interesting vtg. fedora check out what arrived on my desk this afternoon.
The conversations spoke to my request of consideration of a price reduction based upon the prevailing market price given size allowing for the true vintage prized offered for sale. We reviewed a couple of historic markers for reference. I did share some of the Lounge members frustration with the general fedora pricing inflation of late. We agreed that the influences of a few on-line sellers, who have taken a higher price model, have been taken as a given. Pleasant exchange, consideration agreed and both of us were pleased with the outcome.
The vtg. Stetson Beachcomer started it's path to my hat wardrobe.
A vtg. stetson Beachcomber. I have seen just a couple posts about this hat early when I joined the Lounge. I have seen the Stetson advertisement, of Feb. 1937, http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/nothing-but-stetson-ads.45495/page-9, posted on the Stetson Ad thread. I believe that a couple of loungers have had hats customed using this hat as an inspiration (I believe David may be one). The ribbon treatment brings a smile to my face.
This late 40's cream colored felt represents a golden age of hat making, IMO. The felt is soft, maliable and medium weight. The felt is luxurious to the touch and has that eye appeal that makes you wish to do the forbidden, reach out and touch someone's hat.
The rich liner and quality sweat just are classy touches.
Ah, but the special feature of the Beachcomber is the unique ribbon. A matching creme pile ribbon with a carmel bottom trim.
The hat was blocked with a steep, tall block with small taper. The flange is flatter. The swoop to the brim, perhaps giving us the Beachcomber illusion is mostly due to the clean edged medium soft felt draping away from the crown.
The hat will undergo a naphtha bath, blocking, steam, brushing and leather conditioning before it sees warmer weather wear. I look forward to being able to wear and contemplate "Beachcomber" under the shady swooping brim.
Best wishes, Eric -
Agree.Very nice, that Oxblood felt from Optimo has always looked great.
Cheers!
David!
Outstanding!Started unpacking the boxes from my Chicago trip last week.
I think I got caught up in the Chicago style!
The "Dearborn"
Color Oxblood