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The Bowler or Derby Hat

Tukwila

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Happy St. Patrick's Day Eve, FL'ers. In these corona times, we have to find our own fun :) View attachment 318608
My Dad died after 14 years of fighting prostate cancer... on St. Patrick's Day 2009. Neither of us are Irish, and Dad never put any stock in the day but I always enjoyed it. I figure I've put on the blues for St. Paddy's Day long enough. I think I'll grab some green and a bowler and grab some corned beef and spuds for tomorrow night.
 

Mean Eyed Matt

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I'm not Irish either, but I like the tradition.
Today is the birthday of 4 friends of mine
and we will toast - albeit digitally this year....
Greetings from across the great water and
in addition a memory of your dad!

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My Hückel "Elastic" with the green liner :D
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Steve1857

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You do that, Doug. Celebrate the memory of your dear dad.

My Dad died after 14 years of fighting prostate cancer... on St. Patrick's Day 2009. Neither of us are Irish, and Dad never put any stock in the day but I always enjoyed it. I figure I've put on the blues for St. Paddy's Day long enough. I think I'll grab some green and a bowler and grab some corned beef and spuds for tomorrow night.
 

Rmccamey

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All my favorite things rolled up into one: a new bowler hat, fun for St. Patricks Day, a nod to my ancestry, and cheers to a good friend.

In honor of my ancestor, Robert Makemie (1620-1701, Ramelton, County Donegal, Ireland), I post this most excellent pre-war stiff felt Ascott bowler from G.B. Borsalino Fu Lazzaaro. No dents, no scuffs, and, dare I say, buttery smooth felt. This bowler has a couple of unique features. First, as a play on St. Pattys Day, the sweatband is a textured Green leather (as opposed to the typical brown or black). Very interesting. Second, this hat has a wide brim binding. Bowlers in my small collection have bindings that are stitched just under the lip of the top curl and then wrapped around the curl to the bottom. This bowler has the same construction, but as you can see, the binding shows about 3/8 inch on both the top and bottom of the brim. One picture has the Borso against the brim of my 1930 Knox bowler for comparison. All in all, a superb hat.

Last but not least, cheers to a good friend to us all, Daniele @Daniele Tanto for allowing me to be the next caretaker of this bowler. Daniele keeps us abreast of life in Italy with wonderful hats and pictures of the country and I, for one, very much appreciate his contributions to the Lounge and for finding and saving so many vintage hats. Thank you, Daniele.




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Steve1857

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So you got that one, Randy. Congrats! I missed out on it but finally picked up the other fu Lazzaro after it's short stop at Matt's
I wholeheartedly concur with your sentiment: a big thank you to Daniele @Daniele Tanto

All my favorite things rolled up into one: a new bowler hat, fun for St. Patricks Day, a nod to my ancestry, and cheers to a good friend.

In honor of my ancestor, Robert Makemie (1620-1701, Ramelton, County Donegal, Ireland), I post this most excellent pre-war stiff felt Ascott bowler from G.B. Borsalino Fu Lazzaaro. No dents, no scuffs, and, dare I say, buttery smooth felt. This bowler has a couple of unique features. First, as a play on St. Pattys Day, the sweatband is a textured Green leather (as opposed to the typical brown or black). Very interesting. Second, this hat has a wide brim binding. Bowlers in my small collection have bindings that are stitched just under the lip of the top curl and then wrapped around the curl to the bottom. This bowler has the same construction, but as you can see, the binding shows about 3/8 inch on both the top and bottom of the brim. One picture has the Borso against the brim of my 1930 Knox bowler for comparison. All in all, a superb hat.

Last but not least, cheers to a good friend to us all, Daniele @Daniele Tanto for allowing me to be the next caretaker of this bowler. Daniele keeps us abreast of life in Italy with wonderful hats and pictures of the country and I, for one, very much appreciate his contributions to the Lounge and for finding and saving so many vintage hats. Thank you, Daniele.




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Mean Eyed Matt

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All my favorite things rolled up into one: a new bowler hat, fun for St. Patricks Day, a nod to my ancestry, and cheers to a good friend.

In honor of my ancestor, Robert Makemie (1620-1701, Ramelton, County Donegal, Ireland), I post this most excellent pre-war stiff felt Ascott bowler from G.B. Borsalino Fu Lazzaaro. No dents, no scuffs, and, dare I say, buttery smooth felt. This bowler has a couple of unique features. First, as a play on St. Pattys Day, the sweatband is a textured Green leather (as opposed to the typical brown or black). Very interesting. Second, this hat has a wide brim binding. Bowlers in my small collection have bindings that are stitched just under the lip of the top curl and then wrapped around the curl to the bottom. This bowler has the same construction, but as you can see, the binding shows about 3/8 inch on both the top and bottom of the brim. One picture has the Borso against the brim of my 1930 Knox bowler for comparison. All in all, a superb hat.

Last but not least, cheers to a good friend to us all, Daniele @Daniele Tanto for allowing me to be the next caretaker of this bowler. Daniele keeps us abreast of life in Italy with wonderful hats and pictures of the country and I, for one, very much appreciate his contributions to the Lounge and for finding and saving so many vintage hats. Thank you, Daniele.




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Ah, so you got that one with the stunning sweat, Randy: Congrats!
Possibly we should introduce our two bowlers to each other: They would surely like it!
 

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