Texas Hatters

[Michael R.]

In today's paper

http://m.legacy.com/obituaries/statesman/obituary.aspx?n=&pid=180810802&referrer=0&preview=True

Thanks Renault . Its Sad , Condolences to the Family , and friends .

This arrived just now. Needs a brushing and some reshaping. I'll wear it in Norma's honor.

Gorgeous Half-Breed Bob ! Strange it arrived the same day Norma's Obit went up . Thinking about it 30 years ago today was my divorce hearing , trial , or whatever they called it . I won , but still lost . 1986 from #1 . A day I can't forget . The Texas Hatters Half Breed Manny probably made is still looking Great . What a Hat ! What a Deal !!!

 

[BobHufford]

Thread need a bump ...

Half-Breed

Beaver blend with a hand-carved Lone Star leather band.

Same as above with a different shape and band.

Hi-Roller in black.

Hi-Roller in dark blue (as arrived).

Knocked some of the dust off of it and added a band.

Sold this Half-Breed as it didn't fit ... dang it.

13X with 11-1/2" crown!

Show us yours!

 

[Lefty W.]

Here is mine; granite beaver. David made it a few years ago.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Thread need a bump ...

Half-Breed

Beaver blend with a hand-carved Lone Star leather band.

Same as above with a different shape and band.

Hi-Roller in black.

Hi-Roller in dark blue (as arrived).

Knocked some of the dust off of it and added a band.

Sold this Half-Breed as it didn't fit ... dang it.

13X with 11-1/2" crown!

Show us yours!

Both those Hi-Rollers look great! I still don’t know what to think of your phallic hat, Bob.

 

[BobHufford]

This older model sold on Goodwill recently. I've not see this logo on a sweat band. 1970s?

This is more or less the current logo (with differing locations over the years).

This is the new one on me.

 

[bowlerman]

Seems like this thread could use another bump. I have always loved my Texas Hatters hats. I have a Cuenca straw bowler and a silver belly all beaver derby.

Recently David Torres passed away, so thought it would be nice to see more work from him and his widow, Joella, if anyone has some.

Hats off to you, Mr. Torres.

 

[BobHufford]

This one passed through my hands recently. It was from the Austin (location) era.

 

[Wyldkarma]

David just finished this Half-Breed fedora for me.

 

[BobHufford]

David just finished this Half-Breed fedora for me.

From the grave?

Great hat Ken. David will be missed.

 

[Wyldkarma]

From the grave?

Great hat Ken. David will be missed.

In that photo, he had just finished it. Poor verbiage on my end. Yes, he will be missed. I need to drive back to Texas Hatters next month to talk with Joella about reblocking and putting in some sweatbands on a couple of other hats.

 

[BobHufford]

Another Austin era hat — dated 1978. Hi-Roller 100.

 

[BobHufford]

A straw …

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

A straw …

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Darn Bob i like this!!
What’s it’s size?
B

 

[BobHufford]

Darn Bob i like this!!
What’s it’s size?
B

7-3/4" x 6-1/2" or a size 7-1/8.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

7-3/4" x 6-1/2" or a size 7-1/8.

For sizing I figured Erna was a woman’s name.

 

[shopkin]

Bow is on the left

 

[Hurricane Jack]

For sizing I figured Erna was a woman’s name.

Bow is on the left

“Erna is a feminine name with Old Norse and Old German roots. Coming from the name Ernestine…”

 

[Bamaboots]

“Erna is a feminine name with Old Norse and Old German roots. Coming from the name Ernestine…”

Likely a stock hat and Erna didn't care where the bow was located so long as it fit. Erna probably put her right bow hat on for Rodeo Queen work anyway.

 

[Frunobulax]

“Erna is a feminine name with Old Norse and Old German roots. Coming from the name Ernestine…”

One ringy-dingy, two ringy-ding...

 

[Hurricane Jack]

One ringy-dingy, two ringy-ding...

Snoorrrt!