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The Bowler or Derby Hat

Steve1857

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I must find me some, Jack :)

@Steve1857

You have the Derby & the jacket. You need a box of Victorian shirt collars.

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Thanks Jack. I'm embarassed to ask, but how do you measure for a Victorian shirt collar size?
Good question. I guess the easiest way is if you you know your collar size in a dress shirt, & if that is in metric so I can convert it. Or else measure the circumfrence around your neck measuring loosely as you would want it to fit, but over the top of your Adam's apple. Victorian collars ride a bit higher than modern day dress shirts, & the originals close in front with a pin or stud. That's why I'm a hard fit.
 
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Shame the bars and Irish pubs are still Corona closed
Last yr I was able to get to O'Malley & Sons a few times in early March before lockdown. Built & opened in 1840, it's pretty tiny by today's standards. This is actually the back side where a few yrs ago they added a raised patio with tables & umbrellas to increase capacity. The original entrance is from the streetside.

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