Vintage Cloth-Sweatband Felt Hats

[Lefty]

There's another thread that mentions these, but I thought it would be nice to assemble all the vintage examples in one place. If you've got 'em, or even if you've just seen 'em, post 'em up.

Dinerman's Stack

Brad's Cavs (I think both are his)
the Cavorter

Tuxedo Hat (Mossant for Cavanagh)

the Stetson I won yesterday (auction photos)

Matthew's Berg

 

[Lefty]

 

[Dinerman]

That Stack is a great hat. So lightweight and soft. I think a stiff wind could completely change the crease on it. I can only seem to pull it off when my face is as furry as the felt.

 

[bolthead]

That Stack is a great hat. So lightweight and soft. I think a stiff wind could completely change the crease on it. I can only seem to pull it off when my face is as furry as the felt.

This is such a great shot, that it inspired me to do some artwork on it, knowing that Spencer is a fantastic artist himself, I hope he don't mind. [huh]

 

[Dinerman]

 

[Dinerman]

Another Tuxedo Hat, this one by Knox. 1930s. Silk covered thin leather.

 

[mayserwegener]

Hückel Foulard, Cloth with laquer finish. Late 30s early 40s.

 

[Dinerman]

That same type of cloth backed imitation leather sweatband was found on most inexpensive straw hats of the time. I've also seen it on some cheap vintage wool-felts. Most have cracked and curled as to be almost unwearable.

This is the first I've seen that kind of sweat on what appears to be a very nice, quality felt hat. What's the rest of the quality like?

 

[mayserwegener]

That same type of cloth backed imitation leather sweatband was found on most inexpensive straw hats of the time. I've also seen it on some cheap vintage wool-felts. Most have cracked and curled as to be almost unwearable.

This is the first I've seen that kind of sweat on what appears to be a very nice, quality felt hat. What's the rest of the quality like?

Very high quality which is the case with all old Hückels. This one was made during WWII so could be due to rationing. Here is another photo.

 

[Salty O'Rourke]

Portis Toss-Up crushable:

The printing on the cloth sweatband is faded; I had to wet it to bring it out:

The sweatband has a rubber-like backing. There's no liner; I'm not sure there ever was one:

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[Mr E Train]

That Stack is a great hat. So lightweight and soft. I think a stiff wind could completely change the crease on it. I can only seem to pull it off when my face is as furry as the felt.

That looks great. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Cane Rod Maker]

Fantastic photo

That is a great looking photo.....Excellent man!!:eusa_clap

This is such a great shot, that it inspired me to do some artwork on it, knowing that Spencer is a fantastic artist himself, I hope he don't mind. [huh]

 

[Lefty]

 

[Lefty]

The one Marc just sold.

The one Iyor just bought.

 

[alanfgag]

1950s lightweight Cavanagh

 

[Joshbru3]

I KNOW there's more on the lounge. Post em' here.

 

[Joshbru3]

Last hat post in this thread was over a year ago.

 

[alanfgag]

Borsalino Pocket Hat

 

[Joshbru3]

Awesome! :eusa_clap:eusa_clap

The sweatband is beautifully sewn into the hat. Does the sweatband stitching go around the cord reed or through it?

 

[alanfgag]

I don't have the hat in hand to look closer and am not quite clear on your question, Josh, but here is another photo: