S. Beagles
Familiar Face
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- 56
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- Trenton, Georgia
My brown, akin to that one, is at the spa in Chicago to get an aftermarket sweat so the stamps will be gone as well. Did save the liner thoughMario said:Beautiful hat in very good condition with soft, malleable felt. No spots, stains or moth bites. The only problem with this hat is a home-made one... I rinsed the liner with water and a wee bit of soap as it was a little grimy and the oilskin stuck to the silk; this action rather successfully helped to get rid of the printing on the liner (logo etc.)...
Oh well, apart from that it's a great hat.
Lefty said:A Stratoliner Certificate for the cowboys. Very nice. :eusa_clap
carouselvic said:Hill, William Dexter Male White Farmer
Married Etta J. Warren February 18, 1906
Born May 27, 1888 Alabama
Died May 10, 1966 Borger, Texas
Father Cobb Hill Mother
Perrin Cemetery Perrin, Texas
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Could this be the original owner?
ScottF said:Would it be sacrilege to convert this to a dress western? i.e - trim the brim, re-block, keep the current ribbon but give it more of an Open Road look?
I ask because I won't wear it as-is (no dress-up Cowboy functions to attend).
Any opinions?
theinterchange said:In light of all the ceremony surrounding this particular hat, I'd leave it be man. It's pretty doggone special.
Randy
The hat would still be white. The Royal Order doesn't mention a crease or brim length that I can see. Convert it & wear it out! Cool story behind it & it gets worn = save it from a box or hat stand.ScottF said:Would it be sacrilege to convert this to a dress western? i.e - trim the brim, re-block, keep the current ribbon but give it more of an Open Road look?
I ask because I won't wear it as-is (no dress-up Cowboy functions to attend).
Any opinions?
gtdean48 said:The hat would still be white. The Royal Order doesn't mention a crease or brim length that I can see. Convert it & wear it out! Cool story behind it & it gets worn = save it from a box or hat stand.