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Call Me a Cab
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- Wakayama, Japan
Spectacular.
In my relatively short hat history, I don’t recall having come across bowlers in those colours.
Spectacular.
Nice find, Brent.This thin ribbon Borsalino is one of the lightest weight hats I’ve ever handled. The felt is incredible. The open crown is approximately 5 5/8” and the brim is a nice 2 1/2” finished with narrow binding. The only thing wrong with this hat is the 7 1/8 size.
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Nice find, Brent.
I agree, but that, right there, would be grounds for divorce, and that’s not even taking into account your seventy six toppers.
Thanks, Gary. They are rare but now and again one pops up. Only colour I've never seen on a vintage bowler is blue.Spectacular.
In my relatively short hat history, I don’t recall having come across bowlers in those colours.
I can see what you mean, Brent. I do like the colour though.Biltmore Imperial navy blue homburg. This version of navy is a lighter and more vivid blue than some others.
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The felt isn’t bad it would take just a bit of steam to get it to hold pinches. For me, the brim is far too small and the curl isn’t done right. Off to eBay.
Not many can claim to have selection of bowlers like that! A sight to see.
It's a beauty alright. Very nice.This thin ribbon Borsalino is one of the lightest weight hats I’ve ever handled. The felt is incredible. The open crown is approximately 5 5/8” and the brim is a nice 2 1/2” finished with narrow binding. The only thing wrong with this hat is the 7 1/8 size.
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Thanks, Randy. When ones like those do pop up I try to get them.Lots of wonderful derbies the last few days!
Fantastic haul, Marcel!And last one: Bantam in blue, i only have this picture, not a picture from inside.
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Not to mention the 18 black Bowlers.I agree, but that, right there, would be grounds for divorce, and that’s not even taking into account your seventy six toppers.