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[steur]

Another one of the hat-exchange program. Another Borsalino. Borsalino Angora Gorascu in the colour Misto Grigio (hard to tell from the label). Size 7 1/4 or 58. Brim at 7 cm and crown 11cm at the pinch. Felted edge (feltrato for the Italian hats) and a longhair heather finish that is to die for. Made for the American market. Somewhere along the road it has lost its original liner though. This one broke my heart because it's too large for me. Crying didn't shrink it. My guess is 1930's (I don't think they did felted edges anymore after the war). This was an expensive hat: there's a price tag of $ 20 on it.

 

[KarlCrow]

Another one of the hat-exchange program. Another Borsalino. Borsalino Angora Gorascu in the colour Misto Grigio (hard to tell from the label). Size 7 1/4 or 58. Brim at 7 cm and crown 11cm at the pinch. Felted edge (feltrato for the Italian hats) and a longhair heather finish that is to die for. Made for the American market. Somewhere along the road it has lost its original liner though. This one broke my heart because it's too large for me. Crying didn't shrink it. My guess is 1930's (I don't think they did felted edges anymore after the war). This was an expensive hat: there's a price tag of $ 20 on it.

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Amazing

 

[moehawk]

Another one of the hat-exchange program. Another Borsalino. Borsalino Angora Gorascu in the colour Misto Grigio (hard to tell from the label). Size 7 1/4 or 58. Brim at 7 cm and crown 11cm at the pinch. Felted edge (feltrato for the Italian hats) and a longhair heather finish that is to die for. Made for the American market. Somewhere along the road it has lost its original liner though. This one broke my heart because it's too large for me. Crying didn't shrink it. My guess is 1930's (I don't think they did felted edges anymore after the war). This was an expensive hat: there's a price tag of $ 20 on it.

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Wow!
What a hat!
My size too...

 

[steur]

Amazing

Wow!
What a hat!
My size too...

Karl, John, thanks. It is quite something; one of those petting hats.

 

[steur]

Third one of the hat-exchange. Same orginal owner as the Angora (RHM). Borsalino Savoy in the colour Mogano (mahogany). Brim 6cm and crown 11cm at the pinch and with a windcord. Felted edge and I just realize I was wrong in my previous post about Borsalino not doing felted edges after the war, because this one is from the mid to late fifties, judging by the label. Wonderful felt that easily dry-creases and holds any shape.

 

[BobHufford]

Another one of the hat-exchange program. Another Borsalino. Borsalino Angora Gorascu in the colour Misto Grigio...

Love this one! (Well, I love them all, but this one ... wow!)

 

[steur]

Love this one! (Well, I love them all, but this one ... wow!)

Bob, thank you.

 

[splintercellsz]

Another one of the hat-exchange program. Another Borsalino. Borsalino Angora Gorascu in the colour Misto Grigio (hard to tell from the label). Size 7 1/4 or 58. Brim at 7 cm and crown 11cm at the pinch. Felted edge (feltrato for the Italian hats) and a longhair heather finish that is to die for. Made for the American market. Somewhere along the road it has lost its original liner though. This one broke my heart because it's too large for me. Crying didn't shrink it. My guess is 1930's (I don't think they did felted edges anymore after the war). This was an expensive hat: there's a price tag of $ 20 on it.

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in love

 

[Frunobulax]

Another one of the hat-exchange program. Another Borsalino. Borsalino Angora Gorascu in the colour Misto Grigio (hard to tell from the label). Size 7 1/4 or 58. Brim at 7 cm and crown 11cm at the pinch. Felted edge (feltrato for the Italian hats) and a longhair heather finish that is to die for. Made for the American market. Somewhere along the road it has lost its original liner though. This one broke my heart because it's too large for me. Crying didn't shrink it. My guess is 1930's (I don't think they did felted edges anymore after the war). This was an expensive hat: there's a price tag of $ 20 on it.

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Holy Moly.


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[Zombie_61]

Third one of the hat-exchange. Same orginal owner as the Angora (RHM). Borsalino Savoy in the colour Mogano (mahogany). Brim 6cm and crown 11cm at the pinch and with a windcord. Felted edge and I just realize I was wrong in my previous post about Borsalino not doing felted edges after the war, because this one is from the mid to late fifties, judging by the label. Wonderful felt that easily dry-creases and holds any shape.

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This is by far my favorite of the three. Such character! I imagine it was the owner's go-to hat--the hat he wore nearly every day to wherever his life took him, even when it was getting to be a bit "past it's prime". Practical, yet elegant in it's simplicity. If I found a hat like that in my size, I'd be one happy camper.

 

[steur]

in love

Holy Moly.


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

This is by far my favorite of the three. Such character! I imagine it was the owner's go-to hat--the hat he wore nearly every day to wherever his life took him, even when it was getting to be a bit "past it's prime". Practical, yet elegant in it's simplicity. If I found a hat like that in my size, I'd be one happy camper.

Gentlemen, thanks. With hats as fine as these it's always hard to pick a favourite. The previous owner sure had taste in hats.

 

[Michael A]

Another one of the hat-exchange program. Another Borsalino. Borsalino Angora Gorascu in the colour Misto Grigio (hard to tell from the label). Size 7 1/4 or 58. Brim at 7 cm and crown 11cm at the pinch. Felted edge (feltrato for the Italian hats) and a longhair heather finish that is to die for. Made for the American market. Somewhere along the road it has lost its original liner though. This one broke my heart because it's too large for me. Crying didn't shrink it. My guess is 1930's (I don't think they did felted edges anymore after the war). This was an expensive hat: there's a price tag of $ 20 on it.

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What a fabulous set of hats. Every one is beautiful.

Michael

 

[FedOregon]

Another one of the hat-exchange program. Another Borsalino. Borsalino Angora Gorascu in the colour Misto Grigio (hard to tell from the label). Size 7 1/4 or 58. Brim at 7 cm and crown 11cm at the pinch. Felted edge (feltrato for the Italian hats) and a longhair heather finish that is to die for. Made for the American market. Somewhere along the road it has lost its original liner though. This one broke my heart because it's too large for me. Crying didn't shrink it. My guess is 1930's (I don't think they did felted edges anymore after the war). This was an expensive hat: there's a price tag of $ 20 on it.

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Third one of the hat-exchange. Same orginal owner as the Angora (RHM). Borsalino Savoy in the colour Mogano (mahogany). Brim 6cm and crown 11cm at the pinch and with a windcord. Felted edge and I just realize I was wrong in my previous post about Borsalino not doing felted edges after the war, because this one is from the mid to late fifties, judging by the label. Wonderful felt that easily dry-creases and holds any shape.

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Both of those are stunning!

 

[Tonio]

Another one of the hat-exchange program. Another Borsalino. Borsalino Angora Gorascu in the colour Misto Grigio (hard to tell from the label). Size 7 1/4 or 58. Brim at 7 cm and crown 11cm at the pinch. Felted edge (feltrato for the Italian hats) and a longhair heather finish that is to die for. Made for the American market. Somewhere along the road it has lost its original liner though. This one broke my heart because it's too large for me. Crying didn't shrink it. My guess is 1930's (I don't think they did felted edges anymore after the war). This was an expensive hat: there's a price tag of $ 20 on it.

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Beautiful hat! If I recall correctly there's a couple folks here with it also. Here's mine, "Angora" Misto Sodio Gorasgu.

 

[steur]

What a fabulous set of hats. Every one is beautiful.

Michael

Both of those are stunning!

Michael, Doug, thanks! When you handle those vintage Borsalinos you understand why they became so big.

 

[steur]

Beautiful hat! If I recall correctly there's a couple folks here with it also. Here's mine, "Angora" Misto Sodio Gorasgu.

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Tonio, thanks. Fantastic looking hat you have there. Anthony (moontheloon) has one too (of course he does).

 

[Chamuco]

Great color Rodolfo! I like it in the sunshine.

I love Coober Pedys !!!

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[Michael A]

My find at the local vintage store today was this Marathon
DSCN6702 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN6701 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN6703 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
2 1/4" brim and something around 5 3/4 crown, 1 15/16" ribbon, 3/8" symmetrical brim binding and wind trolly.
DSCN6699 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN6698 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN6697 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
No real idea on the age, but a very nice light and moldable felt. I'm a happy camper.

Michael

 

[Redfokker]

Another one of the hat-exchange program. Another Borsalino. Borsalino Angora Gorascu in the colour Misto Grigio (hard to tell from the label). Size 7 1/4 or 58. Brim at 7 cm and crown 11cm at the pinch. Felted edge (feltrato for the Italian hats) and a longhair heather finish that is to die for. Made for the American market. Somewhere along the road it has lost its original liner though. This one broke my heart because it's too large for me. Crying didn't shrink it. My guess is 1930's (I don't think they did felted edges anymore after the war). This was an expensive hat: there's a price tag of $ 20 on it.

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This is one of the most wonderful heather I've seen in a while. Just beautiful Stefan. Want to double your initial investment?

 

[Redfokker]

Third one of the hat-exchange. Same orginal owner as the Angora (RHM). Borsalino Savoy in the colour Mogano (mahogany). Brim 6cm and crown 11cm at the pinch and with a windcord. Felted edge and I just realize I was wrong in my previous post about Borsalino not doing felted edges after the war, because this one is from the mid to late fifties, judging by the label. Wonderful felt that easily dry-creases and holds any shape.

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Another stunner Stefan. Love that bow with the little "gills". Mahogany is a rich brown. Yummy.