Want to buy or sell something? Check the classifieds
  • The Fedora Lounge is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.

The Bowler or Derby Hat

Edward

Bartender
Messages
25,074
Location
London, UK
Thanks, Edward. I agree that it seems to be a bowler for seasonal wear. I can't actually see the size on the label, because it's obscured by other parts. It will be Englsih sizing for sure, but the occasional English hat can be somewhat "off" in its size.
London, New York and Paris seem to be the equivalent of the holy trinity to stick on a hat liner (as if someone would check!)


Thanks, Randy. Eventually something will show up in your size.

I believe that at a time London / Paris / New York were considered to be the HolyTrinity of world fashion capitals, thuogth that must have been before Milan got involved!
 

Garrett

My Mail is Forwarded Here
Messages
3,782
Stone Mason's Stetson:


s-l1600.jpg
 
Messages
12,384
Location
Albany Oregon
I really have to do some catching up. I'll post this one in the New Hats thread also. I do take in strays from Ebay from time to time. Put in a bid of $32 on this Gordon Derby with a NRA tag. The photos just barely showed the c1933 tag and said the hat was pristine. Well, I won this one, I was surprised. Classic derby lines, interesting maker and in perfect shape. The manufacture tag is hard to get to, under the liner which as some glue holding it in. Took it to Mike Miller for a little stretch, fits like a custom now. Too hot to wear it for the next few days though.

15Jul20 Gordon Derby crown 550x.jpg
15Jul20 Gordon Derby liner 550x.jpg
15Jul20 Gordon Derby NRA tag 550x.jpg
15Jul20 Gordon Derby tip logo 550x.jpg
15Jul20 Gordon Derby profile 550x.jpg
 
Messages
17,477
Location
Maryland
I really have to do some catching up. I'll post this one in the New Hats thread also. I do take in strays from Ebay from time to time. Put in a bid of $32 on this Gordon Derby with a NRA tag. The photos just barely showed the c1933 tag and said the hat was pristine. Well, I won this one, I was surprised. Classic derby lines, interesting maker and in perfect shape. The manufacture tag is hard to get to, under the liner which as some glue holding it in. Took it to Mike Miller for a little stretch, fits like a custom now. Too hot to wear it for the next few days though.

View attachment 248304 View attachment 248305 View attachment 248306 View attachment 248307 View attachment 248308
Mike, Super! Hopefully the temps will drop so we can see it in action!
 
I really have to do some catching up. I'll post this one in the New Hats thread also. I do take in strays from Ebay from time to time. Put in a bid of $32 on this Gordon Derby with a NRA tag. The photos just barely showed the c1933 tag and said the hat was pristine. Well, I won this one, I was surprised. Classic derby lines, interesting maker and in perfect shape. The manufacture tag is hard to get to, under the liner which as some glue holding it in. Took it to Mike Miller for a little stretch, fits like a custom now. Too hot to wear it for the next few days though.

View attachment 248304 View attachment 248305 View attachment 248306 View attachment 248307 View attachment 248308
Really good get!!!!!!
tenor.gif
 

Steve1857

I'll Lock Up
Messages
8,829
Location
Denmark
Great catch, Mike.

I really have to do some catching up. I'll post this one in the New Hats thread also. I do take in strays from Ebay from time to time. Put in a bid of $32 on this Gordon Derby with a NRA tag. The photos just barely showed the c1933 tag and said the hat was pristine. Well, I won this one, I was surprised. Classic derby lines, interesting maker and in perfect shape. The manufacture tag is hard to get to, under the liner which as some glue holding it in. Took it to Mike Miller for a little stretch, fits like a custom now. Too hot to wear it for the next few days though.

View attachment 248304 View attachment 248305 View attachment 248306 View attachment 248307 View attachment 248308
 

Steve1857

I'll Lock Up
Messages
8,829
Location
Denmark
A while back, before corona, I bought this very nice Oldham and Fogg Bowler from Stefan @steur. While doing some research on the company, I stumbled across this ca. 1920's trade catalogue and was able to purchase it.
Sometimes, you just get lucky twice :)
Here are some research images.
 

Attachments

  • IMG_20200721_210612.jpg
    IMG_20200721_210612.jpg
    2.4 MB · Views: 207
  • IMG_20200620_205221.jpg
    IMG_20200620_205221.jpg
    3.9 MB · Views: 155
  • IMG_20200620_212137.jpg
    IMG_20200620_212137.jpg
    3.7 MB · Views: 167
  • IMG_20200620_212222.jpg
    IMG_20200620_212222.jpg
    3.1 MB · Views: 240
  • IMG_20200620_205415.jpg
    IMG_20200620_205415.jpg
    4.2 MB · Views: 280
Messages
18,401
Location
Nederland
Cool find, Garrett. Deserves to have new sweat put in.

I really have to do some catching up. I'll post this one in the New Hats thread also. I do take in strays from Ebay from time to time. Put in a bid of $32 on this Gordon Derby with a NRA tag. The photos just barely showed the c1933 tag and said the hat was pristine. Well, I won this one, I was surprised. Classic derby lines, interesting maker and in perfect shape. The manufacture tag is hard to get to, under the liner which as some glue holding it in. Took it to Mike Miller for a little stretch, fits like a custom now. Too hot to wear it for the next few days though.

View attachment 248304 View attachment 248305 View attachment 248306 View attachment 248307 View attachment 248308
Excellent find, Mike and good to see you around again!
A while back, before corona, I bought this very nice Oldham and Fogg Bowler from Stefan @steur. While doing some research on the company, I stumbled across this ca. 1920's trade catalogue and was able to purchase it.
Sometimes, you just get lucky twice :)
Here are some research images.
One of the coolest finds I have seen in quite some time, Steve. Superb!
 
A while back, before corona, I bought this very nice Oldham and Fogg Bowler from Stefan @steur. While doing some research on the company, I stumbled across this ca. 1920's trade catalogue and was able to purchase it.
Sometimes, you just get lucky twice :)
Here are some research images.
Really Really Cool find!!!!!!
WOW!!!!!
 

Tukwila

My Mail is Forwarded Here
Messages
3,382
Location
SW of Antifa Central (PDX)
Messages
12,384
Location
Albany Oregon

Forum statistics

Threads
109,097
Messages
3,074,084
Members
54,091
Latest member
toptvsspala
Top