The Dobbs Diner...

[splintercellsz]

Go back to post 1636. Dec. 22, 2016.


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My man!!!!! That is a great looking hat!

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[splintercellsz]

Fantastic Dobbs CC Justin. Really great shape, wonderful color. Great get buddy.

Thank you! It bears some scars from battling hoards of moths, but it'll live to see another day. I think I'll actually wear this one tomorrow, lol

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[Rockwater]

Royal Coachman, near mint...
Wondering if this could be pre '70's?
The original price seems expensive.
Luckily I got it for a song, skipped the dance.

 

[steur]

Royal Coachman, near mint...
Wondering if this could be pre '70's?
The original price seems expensive.
Luckily I got it for a song, skipped the dance.
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Lovely colour, great shape and nice wide ribbon: that hat has everything going for it.

 

[KarlCrow]

Royal Coachman, near mint...
Wondering if this could be pre '70's?
The original price seems expensive.
Luckily I got it for a song, skipped the dance.
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Oozes charm

 

[M Hatman]

Royal Coachman, near mint...
Wondering if this could be pre '70's?
The original price seems expensive.
Luckily I got it for a song, skipped the dance.
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NICE FIND!!!!!!!!!! VERY NICE HAT.......
M

 

[splintercellsz]

Royal Coachman, near mint...
Wondering if this could be pre '70's?
The original price seems expensive.
Luckily I got it for a song, skipped the dance.
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killer hat!

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[Michael R.]

Royal Coachman, near mint...
Wondering if this could be pre '70's?
The original price seems expensive.
Luckily I got it for a song, skipped the dance.
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SERIOUSLY SWEET !!!

 

[Frunobulax]

My man!!!!! That is a great looking hat!

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Thanks. That was a good day, finding two hats that both fit me.

 

[Michael R.]

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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Boy Jim , I missed these . Fantastic Grab . Thanks for saying where they were . Beauties !!! Congratulations

 

[Frunobulax]

Boy Jim , I missed these . Fantastic Grab . Thanks for saying where they were . Beauties !!! Congratulations

Thanks!


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[RomanImperator]

Taupe Dobbs Fifteen. Rust colored ribbon and 5/8" Salmon bound edge. 2 5/8" Brim

I was hoping 40s but after receiving the hat and seeing this sizing tag behind the sweat, due to the words being below the numbers as opposed to above them, also block depth listed, I estimate this to be 50s. Sweatband conditioned with and drank up a ton of Lexol and in addition to being 100% in tact with no rips or tears, is now soft, supple and flexible. Also managed to stretch it after a naptha soak, from 7 to 7 1/8 and it now fits perfectly. Unfortunately the naptha soak did not remove the ribbon stain on the left side but other than that this hat is in excellent condition and I am enjoying it thoroughly with original center dent and pinches. Thanks for viewing.

 

[KarlCrow]

Taupe Dobbs Fifteen. Rust colored ribbon and 5/8" Salmon bound edge. 2 5/8" Brim

I was hoping 40s but after receiving the hat and seeing this sizing tag behind the sweat, due to the word being below the numbers as opposed to above them, also block depth listed, I estimate this to be 50s. Sweatband conditioned with and drank up a ton of Lexol and in addition to being 100% in tact with no rips or tears, is now soft, supple and flexible. Also managed to stretch it after a naptha soak, from 7 to 7 1/8 and it now fits perfectly. Unfortunately the naptha soak did not remove the ribbon stain on the left side but other than that this hat is in excellent condition and I am enjoying it thoroughly with original center dent and pinches. Thanks for viewing.

Amazing, and the crease suits it just fine

 

[moontheloon]

Taupe Dobbs Fifteen. Rust colored ribbon and 5/8" Salmon bound edge. 2 5/8" Brim

I was hoping 40s but after receiving the hat and seeing this sizing tag behind the sweat, due to the words being below the numbers as opposed to above them, also block depth listed, I estimate this to be 50s. Sweatband conditioned with and drank up a ton of Lexol and in addition to being 100% in tact with no rips or tears, is now soft, supple and flexible. Also managed to stretch it after a naptha soak, from 7 to 7 1/8 and it now fits perfectly. Unfortunately the naptha soak did not remove the ribbon stain on the left side but other than that this hat is in excellent condition and I am enjoying it thoroughly with original center dent and pinches. Thanks for viewing.

damn.... mighty fine hat you have there sir

 

[moontheloon]

I think you influenced my hat choice for today ... thank you

 

[Frunobulax]

Taupe Dobbs Fifteen. Rust colored ribbon and 5/8" Salmon bound edge. 2 5/8" Brim

I was hoping 40s but after receiving the hat and seeing this sizing tag behind the sweat, due to the words being below the numbers as opposed to above them, also block depth listed, I estimate this to be 50s. Sweatband conditioned with and drank up a ton of Lexol and in addition to being 100% in tact with no rips or tears, is now soft, supple and flexible. Also managed to stretch it after a naptha soak, from 7 to 7 1/8 and it now fits perfectly. Unfortunately the naptha soak did not remove the ribbon stain on the left side but other than that this hat is in excellent condition and I am enjoying it thoroughly with original center dent and pinches. Thanks for viewing.

Beauty.


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[Richard Morgan]

Taupe Dobbs Fifteen. Rust colored ribbon and 5/8" Salmon bound edge. 2 5/8" Brim

I was hoping 40s but after receiving the hat and seeing this sizing tag behind the sweat, due to the words being below the numbers as opposed to above them, also block depth listed, I estimate this to be 50s. Sweatband conditioned with and drank up a ton of Lexol and in addition to being 100% in tact with no rips or tears, is now soft, supple and flexible. Also managed to stretch it after a naptha soak, from 7 to 7 1/8 and it now fits perfectly. Unfortunately the naptha soak did not remove the ribbon stain on the left side but other than that this hat is in excellent condition and I am enjoying it thoroughly with original center dent and pinches. Thanks for viewing.

Excellent, the colors are perfect and that felt looks wonderful

 

[Bob Roberts]

Taupe Dobbs Fifteen. Rust colored ribbon and 5/8" Salmon bound edge. 2 5/8" Brim

I was hoping 40s but after receiving the hat and seeing this sizing tag behind the sweat, due to the words being below the numbers as opposed to above them, also block depth listed, I estimate this to be 50s. Sweatband conditioned with and drank up a ton of Lexol and in addition to being 100% in tact with no rips or tears, is now soft, supple and flexible. Also managed to stretch it after a naptha soak, from 7 to 7 1/8 and it now fits perfectly. Unfortunately the naptha soak did not remove the ribbon stain on the left side but other than that this hat is in excellent condition and I am enjoying it thoroughly with original center dent and pinches. Thanks for viewing.

Pleasure is mine. You very often sneak in some really great hats.

 

[moontheloon]

Pleasure is mine. You very often sneak in some really great hats.

but it wears your pet peeve ... no ?

"tossed salad"

 

[Bob Roberts]

but it wears your pet peeve ... no ?

"tossed salad"

Yes. "Fruit salad" as well.