** SOLD ** 50s Brooks Brothers Panama

[Bill Hughes]

1950s Brooks Brothers Panama - Loose 7 1/8

I bought this from Alan Freidman aka @alanfgag in May of 2018 and have only worn it twice. The brim is just too narrow for me. It’s not a Montecristi but an extremely nice Cuenca Panama with a very fine weave. If you are a person who like a narrow brim I don’t think you could upgrade to a better hat.

Size: Loose 7 1/8 or snug 7 1/4 (7 7/8” x 6 1/2”)
Brim: 2 1/4”
Crown: 4” front, 3 1/2” back
Navy Blue Puggaree

$200 shipped CONUS

 

[Bill Hughes]

 

[hatsRme]

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Fantastic lid, Bill! Are you sure you should sell it?

 

[Bill Hughes]

Fantastic lid, Bill! Are you sure you should sell it?

No. I had thought I should keep it just to have one narrow brim straw. But it’s too nice to be not used.

 

[jonbuilder]

Bill, is there any drying or weak spots in the straw from age?

 

[Bill Hughes]

Bill, is there any drying or weak spots in the straw from age?

I do not believe so. This hat is as close to NOS as I have ever seen.

 

[Bill Hughes]

Sold

 

[jonbuilder]

This beautiful Panama arrived well packaged

 

[jonbuilder]

After two seasons on my tractor I still wear it comfortable and fine weave gives it character