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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

Steve1857

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Echter Borsalino possibly late 1920s early 1930s. I have no idea what this Soft Felt looked like originally. The felt is very thick and stiff which is not usually associated with Borsalino Soft Felts. I have no idea if this stiffness is a later result. The Sweatband was crumbling so I decided not to access the paper label. I haven't looked at this Echter Borsalino in many years but it's definitely interesting. It was made for the very well known retailer Carl Kellner Hamburg. I found this Soft Felt back in 2012.

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Luckily the Crown Tip Patch survived.

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Carl Kellner Homburg had six locations.

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Whatever it originally looked like, Steve, that Echter Borsalino sure looks good now. I particularly like the way the bow flows onto the brim.

Shame about the sweat, but it certainly adds to the overall character of the hat. Nice find.
 

Steve1857

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I've had the hankering for a long hair fedora here lately. Usually wear a larger brim hat but every now and then I will go with a stingy brim and have several in my collection. My youngest son told me this one matched my hair so I just had to have it !! Biltmore Panda fur, made in Canada. The gold embossing has just about gone from the sweatband but I included a close up any ways. If I read correctly it says Canadian Panda ?

* still hunting for a long hair large brim fedora in my size...
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That's one fine petting hat, Timmy.
 

Mighty44

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With Mom and Dad in the hospital.
Mom got double pneumonia but is recovering very well and will be released tomorrow.
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Glad she is on the mend, Randall—my best to you all. And you’re looking sharp—covering all the angles. Don’t forget to care of yourself, as well.
 

Steve1857

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