The Trimble Tavern

[delectans]

Having recently picked up a Trimble, and not having seen a dedicated thread to the maker, I thought it appropriate to open The Trimble Tavern.

This hat is an interpretation of the Dobbs Gay Prince, with whip-stitched felt ribbon, but with an overwelt brim edge. Quality of the felt is quite good, but not as soft and refined as the Gay Prince. The execution of the whip-stitching is not nearly as tight or precise as the Dobbs, but the interior liner, sweatband, and finishing appear to be of a high standard.



Crown: 4-3/4".
Ribbon: 7/8" self-colored felt.
Brim: 2-1/2", with 1/4" overwelt.
Sweatband: 2".

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Interesting sweatband. Does anyone have more info on Trimble?

 

[delectans]

Ed, there is not much known about the Trimble Hat Co. They were a small company based in Orange Valley, New Jersey, and were in business from as far back as the early 1900s if not earlier. They may have also had a retail establishment in Manhattan, as some of their hats, like the one above, have the 'Fifth Avenue, New York' appended to the logo.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Links to threads here:
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?52635-Trimble-Hat-company-bills

Trimble
Located in Orange, New Jersey, the Trimble Hat Company was a popular hat manufacturing company during the late 19th century and the first half of the 20th century.
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?15652-Classic-Hat-Makers-List

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?15342-Trimble-Fedora

 

[SteveAS]

Nice looking hat. I have a Caxton with essentially the same sweatband.

 

[Edward]

Interesting... The Trimbles of the Trimble Hat Co didn't originate in Ireland? Same name as the premier First Minister of the modern Northern Ireland Assembly, that's why it jumps out at me. I do like that sweat band; looks like it has been designed to offer a little more ventilation at the temples. Nice looking hat. The band gives it a more casual look to me, along the same lines as, say, an Open Road. I like the lining too. My one big complaint about so, so many contemporary production fedoras is this insistence on using white linings, which go grubby an stained in no time on my shaven bonce.

 

[delectans]

Links to threads here:

Thanks for posting the links, Ed.

Nice looking hat. I have a Caxton with essentially the same sweatband.

Thank you, Steve. Interesting that it shares a similar sweatband to your Caxton. It also resembles McLachlan sweats.

Interesting... The Trimbles of the Trimble Hat Co didn't originate in Ireland? Same name as the premier First Minister of the modern Northern Ireland Assembly, that's why it jumps out at me. I do like that sweat band; looks like it has been designed to offer a little more ventilation at the temples. Nice looking hat. The band gives it a more casual look to me, along the same lines as, say, an Open Road. I like the lining too. My one big complaint about so, so many contemporary production fedoras is this insistence on using white linings, which go grubby an stained in no time on my shaven bonce.

Thanks for your kind words, Edward!

Uncertain of the origins of the Trimble Hat Co. family. [huh]

The sweatband is certainly interesting, and, as it seems Steve's Caxton shares a similar sweatband, could be a commonly sourced item between different hat makers.

I share your sentiment regarding light colored liners.

 

[Dinerman]

 

[RJR]

Nice looking hats.

 

[Frunobulax]

Pic of Trimble eBay listing

Yeah, it's on my Watchlist, too...

 

[Desert dog]

Yeah, it's on my Watchlist, too...

Here are some before and after photos of the Trimble I just got.

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[KarlCrow]

Here are some before and after photos of the Trimble I just got.

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Great job

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Here are some before and after photos of the Trimble I just got.

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I like the soft lines of your crease, DD. Good job with the ribbon too.

 

[Desert dog]

I like the soft lines of your crease, DD. Good job with the ribbon too.

Thank you, I appreciate that.

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[BobHufford]

Here are some before and after photos of the Trimble I just got.

Looks great on you Desert dog!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Thank you, I appreciate that.

Looks great on you Desert dog!

Yes it does! I may have to soften up the lines of my TFCD.

 

[Frunobulax]

Here are some before and after photos of the Trimble I just got.

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Interesting. Though upthread it says the Trimble Hat Company was located in New Jersey, your label says Minneapolis.

 

[RJR]

Looks great on you Desert dog!

+1

 

[Desert dog]

Looks great on you Desert dog!

Thank you, Bob.

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[Desert dog]

Interesting. Though upthread it says the Trimble Hat Company was located in New Jersey, your label says Minneapolis.

The liner tip says fifth ave New York. Inside says Minneapolis, and I have seen photos of paperwork stating Orange Valley, New Jersey.


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