Trimble Fedora

[Dinerman]

I got this on ebay last night. It's a trimble, which I guess is some little custom maker or a hat company that went out of business or something. I've never heard of them, have you?

I hope it's the right size, as it was listed funky.

 

[GoneSolo]

http://www.jerseyhistory.org/findingaiddirnb.php?dir=EAD/faid2000&aid=mg1567"]http://www.jerseyhistory.org/findingaiddirnb.php?dir=EAD/faid2000&aid=mg1567

That has some info, though it said that they were located in Jersey.

Not really sure about the company, never seen a Trimble, but what I do know is that you've got a fine hat there.

 

[Razzman]

It's not a bad looking hat. Pleasing to the eye. Nice job.

 

[houndstoothhat]

Ive never seen one before either, but looks like a nice find.

 

[Rick Blaine]

I almost dropped the hammer on that myself

Tho' I was glad to see you get it Dinerman.
Look in the listings & you will find a currently listed or recently ended auction for a Trimble western, but these are the only two I have ever seen. Looks very Whppet-ish tho', eh? If it proves to be too large for ya'... my mailbox is but a keystroke away!

Nice acquisition!

R

 

[J. M. Stovall]

It has the same brim curl as my Whippet.

Very nice hat!

 

[Pilotguy299]

wow

very nice looking hat!

 

[John in Covina]

Trimble of Jersey

Another small maker to add to the list of manufacturer's. I like the ribbon on the edge, I'll bet the brim snaps down dramatically in the front.
Next step pix of you wearing it!

 

[Tango Yankee]

Good one!

I was poised to bid on it during the last couple of minutes but then I checked the name of the current bidder... and it was dinerjunk! So I stepped back and watched. You got it for a great price!

Congrats!
Tom

 

[EricH]

I almost bid on that as well. Had I not other financial commitments you may not have been as lucky The Trimble I have is a good hat. Mine is called the Daytonian and was made under contract for a department store that started here in the Twin Cities called Dayton's. It has since been absorbed by Macy's though you may be familiar with one of its offspring, Target. The markings indicated that my Trimble was was made in Minneapolis. I have also seen information indicating it was out east. Perhaps the hat body was manufactured in one location and sent out to regional locations to have linings or other details added. The quality reminds me of Lee or one of any of the mainstream hatmakers of the day. The special fit they lead with is little more than embossing the leather and punching some additional holes for ventilation. Enjoy the hat! Eric

 

[Rick Blaine]

Here it is...

Didn't sell tho'