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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

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Well, weeks like this don't come around often for me. Two great hats came into my possession within a few days of each other and I get to share them with you. Yesterday was my first outing in a new-to-me vintage Stetsonian, courtesy of Greg. Yesterday, thanks to a hot tip from uber enabler @Bob Hufford, I unwrapped and pulled from an old and slightly beat Disney box, a late 40s/early 50s Imperial Quality Stetson that seems to be the model "Sportsman."

I haven't had this much fun since I dated the Robinson twins!

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This one features a felted ribbon, raw edge, and is a substantial felt in a "Suede Finish."

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Thanks for the tip, Bob!


Sent directly from my mind to yours.
Can't speak for the twins, but the hat is worth the sin for sure. Love these suede finishes.
 
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It is clear now that for sometimes I will be a sinner
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Borsalino "Qualità Extra Superiore" size 6 1/2 60 centimeters or 7 1/2 US
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Color "Sfinge" no indications of the model on the paper label as most of the Borsalino sold in Merano in "M. Hutter" shop
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This is the second Borsalino I have in this color. The felt is medium weight, malleable and finished with a "peachy" surface
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Contrasting ribbon in brown with some texture, raw brim with a stitch on the edge
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In the sun you see the differente shades of this light brown and cream melange.
Thanks for the likes on the "Trionfo"
Buona giornata
Another beauty, Daniele. That ribbon is just an extra nice touch, without being over the top.
 

AbbaDatDeHat

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Back to work in a vintage Stetson Avenue. Got to love a green hat!

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I selected another unique edge treatment fedora for the afternoon/evening.

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Best, Eric -
Eric:
I believe you have just helped me identify a mystery hat that has stymied me for a couple years. Mine is missing the sweatband. Is this hat posted elsewhere in detail? If not could you post pics of the tags and brim stitching? Is the brim 2 3/4” with a 3/16” overwelt? I would appreciate any info on this wonderful hat.
Thank you. Bowen
 

moehawk

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I just love the name of this Stetson model. I just cries for a "Press" pass stuck in the ribbon! The Daily Planet!


Truly a blue beauty Alan. I noticed this one this morning on FB. Good to see it again. Love that ribbon!!


Wow oh Wow Bowen! That color is superb, Agata is a new one. The translation is Agate, which is appropriate for this tone. You have a winner, my church ladies would approve, you will have to send it to me so they can see it though.;):D:D


No need to be deflated, these are excellent presentations. That Game Bird is really nice.


That SLS just rules!


Sorry to hear about the disaster. Good that everyone is OK. That hat may pick up a smoky smell if you are not careful.


Nice Fred, good to see your daily hats.


Very casual of you Michael. That porker kind of tops it all off.


I love the ribbon cording on this Champ. Such a great hat.


Very impressive Brent! Are you going to keep it like that or use it for a conversion?
Thanks Mike!
 

moehawk

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Northern California
Well, weeks like this don't come around often for me. Two great hats came into my possession within a few days of each other and I get to share them with you. Yesterday was my first outing in a new-to-me vintage Stetsonian, courtesy of Greg. Yesterday, thanks to a hot tip from uber enabler @Bob Hufford, I unwrapped and pulled from an old and slightly beat Disney box, a late 40s/early 50s Imperial Quality Stetson that seems to be the model "Sportsman."

I haven't had this much fun since I dated the Robinson twins!

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This one features a felted ribbon, raw edge, and is a substantial felt in a "Suede Finish."

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Thanks for the tip, Bob!


Sent directly from my mind to yours.
Dang that's a great score. Congrats.
 

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