The Dobbs Diner...

[Bob Roberts]

I wear many hats vicariously.

 

[mmbarnes]

Thanks, Ant. 'Twas a fortuitous find. I believe both of these were bought on the same day from the same establishment. The brim stitching on the Game Bird is the coolest thing ever, and that "Hankachif" Felt on the Cross-Country is so thin and pliable. Both of them mold in your hands easily, and both steamed to open crown with ease.

I'm stoked.

Up until now, only two Dobbs hats have passed through my hands, neither of them much to speak of, being later 60s/70s models. That changed the other day. Local thrift store finds - it was worth the weight.


Both of these hats are very close in color, and both purchased from the same location in Wayne, Michigan. I am convinced they were purchased at the same time. Both appear to have been worn but taken care of very well. No mothing, no stains, the sweatbands are in great shape. This price for both of them was probably half of what one would sell for on eBay. All-in-all, I'm an understandably Happy Camper.


First up, a Dobbs Game Bird. The color is a sort of battleship gray.

Open Crown Height: 5 3/4"
Brim: 2 3/4"

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More Game Bird

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The Cross Country is a great, lightweight, unlined hat. At 72g, the lightest hat I now own. It's going to see some serious summer head time.

5 3/8" Open Crown
2 3/4" Brim

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Those are fantastic early Christmas presents, Jim. I would have enjoyed being a fly on the wall when you discovered them. That had to have been a fantastic kid in the candy store moment.

When you have the chance, will you post some more shots of the Game Bird brim treatment? It looks very, very nice.

LUCKY!!!

 

[moehawk]

WOW!
Some good stuff there, Fruno!
Congrats on a killer thrift store score.

 

[Redfokker]

Again, I need to quit slumming when it comes to thrift stores. I wish we had finds like that around here. I'm impressed!!

 

[Frunobulax]

Those are fantastic early Christmas presents, Jim. I would have enjoyed being a fly on the wall when you discovered them. That had to have been a fantastic kid in the candy store moment.

When you have the chance, will you post some more shots of the Game Bird brim treatment? It looks very, very nice.

LUCKY!!!

Thanks Matt!

I had to quell my excitement because my first instinct was to offer a lower price for the hats (since I was buying two). However, it was the owner's son, not the lady who owns it. She will often cut me a break. Especially on hats, as she knows me. She may not have on these, they were great dels anyway.

I'll get some more brim shots for you tomorrow.

Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[Frunobulax]

WOW!
Some good stuff there, Fruno!
Congrats on a killer thrift store score.

Thanks, John. Now we can go Game Birdin' together!

Again, I need to quit slumming when it comes to thrift stores. I wish we had finds like that around here. I'm impressed!!

Thanks, Red. This place always has some hats, but this was far and away the best I've found there. She's had a vintage store in town since the 70s.

Like moon said, likely my best day/find yet.




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[moehawk]

Thanks, John. Now we can go Game Birdin' together!

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If we get mmbarnes in on it we'll have a flock!

 

[Frunobulax]

If we get mmbarnes in on it we'll have a flock!

Seems the three of us would be more of a gaggle. Or murder. [emoji1]


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[moehawk]

Seems the three of us would be more of a gaggle. Or murder. [emoji1]


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Murder? Our hats, or our jokes?

 

[M Hatman]

Murder? Our hats, or our jokes?

A murder is a group of crows....................of which I for one am feeling like an old crow myself!!
M

 

[Frunobulax]

Murder? Our hats, or our jokes?

Probably both...

A murder is a group of crows....................of which I for one am feeling like an old crow myself!!
M

Winner, winner, crow dinner!

 

[Redfokker]

Thanks, John. Now we can go Game Birdin' together!



Thanks, Red. This place always has some hats, but this was far and away the best I've found there. She's had a vintage store in town since the 70s.

Like moon said, likely my best day/find yet.




Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[Frunobulax]

When you have the chance, will you post some more shots of the Game Bird brim treatment? It looks very, very nice.

LUCKY!!!

Matt, sorry I didn't get these up when promised. Hopefully, they'll be better than the last ones.

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[RJR]

Matt, sorry I didn't get these up when promised. Hopefully, they'll be better than the last ones.

Sent directly from my mind to yours.

That brim treatment is nice.

 

[mmbarnes]

Matt, sorry I didn't get these up when promised. Hopefully, they'll be better than the last ones.

Sent directly from my mind to yours.

Dude... That's so sweet.

Thanks

 

[moehawk]

Matt, sorry I didn't get these up when promised. Hopefully, they'll be better than the last ones.

Sent directly from my mind to yours.

Nice stitching! Almost makes the felted edge on mine seem pedestrian.
Almost.

 

[Frunobulax]

Nice stitching! Almost makes the felted edge on mine seem pedestrian.
Almost.

Ours are two of a different feather, for sure. Yours is much fuzzier, and with a traditional, rather wide, ribbon. Mine seems to be thinner felt with the stitched brim and felt ribbon. Toss in Matt's, which is fuzzy with a thick ribbon and the double row of stitching, too.

 

[moehawk]

Ours are two of a different feather, for sure. Yours is much fuzzier, and with a traditional, rather wide, ribbon. Mine seems to be thinner felt with the stitched brim and felt ribbon. Toss in Matt's, which is fuzzy with a thick ribbon and the double row of stitching, too.

Yes, quite different. But the one thing they all do have in common is, as I have it from a reliable source, is that they all are, indeed, the word.

 

[Frunobulax]

Yes, quite different. But the one thing they all do have in common is, as I have it from a reliable source, is that they all are, indeed, the word.

Bapa ooh mau mau!


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[KY Crusader]

My first Dobbs: A Hanley Hall model, in what might be called a light pecan, that I was lucky enough to acquire from Anthony during his recent blowout sale. I love everything about this hat: Its colors, its crown height and brim width, and, of course, its styling. And everyone take note: When Anthony tells you that a hat is in "mint" condition, he REALLY means it. This one looks like it was just taken off a hat shop self!