P L A Y B O Y S on Parade!

[deanglen]

Those hats are beautiful enough to be considered "centerfolds".











dean

 

[jimmy the lid]

Those hats are beautiful enough to be considered "centerfolds".

lol lol lol

 

[ScottF]

Vita Felt

This one has a ribbon and color very similar to Bolthead's. It's a 7 1/4, but due to an old, dry sweatband, it is too small and I'm considering replacing the leather sweat with a grosgrain ribbon:

http://oldsplice.homestead.com/Hats/*******Vita/*******VFSideUn.jpg

http://oldsplice.homestead.com/Hats/*******Vita/*******VFSide.jpg

http://oldsplice.homestead.com/Hats/*******Vita/*******VFFront.jpg

http://oldsplice.homestead.com/Hats/*******Vita/*******VFSweatStamp.jpg

http://oldsplice.homestead.com/Hats/*******Vita/*******VFSweatBreak.jpg

http://oldsplice.homestead.com/Hats/*******Vita/*******VFBowdtl.jpg

 

[Mario]

Seeing all those wonderful *******s on parade gives me renewed reason to lament my letting go of that beautiful fawn colored specimen on the 'Bay just a week ago...

But then, again: my time will come!

And for now: great *******s all around, gentlemen! :eusa_clap

 

[Garrett]

really like the ribbon on that one, Scott :eusa_clap

 

[ScottF]

1930's ******* box

I just received this 1930's Stetson box - labled for a ******* '***metal Crush'. Being optimistic, I'm going to assume that means an 'Air Light'

http://oldsplice.homestead.com/Hats/*******Air/*******30sBox.jpg

 

[ScottF]

1934 ******* Ad

Do we have any older mention of the *******?

(I realize this isn't a hat, but it has to go somewhere)

http://www.belltownvintage.com/hats/Publications/*******Ad1934.jpg

 

[ScottF]

I just received this 1930's Stetson box - labled for a ******* '***metal Crush'. Being optimistic, I'm going to assume that means an 'Air Light'

Just realized - the box posted above has been cut down from a 2-hat box. So the label is actually referring to two hats: '***metal Crush' and a '*******'.

Scott <=== doesn't mind being corrected...by himself

 

[Marc Chevalier]

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Wonder if anyone will start a thread called "*** Princes on Parade"? lol



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[ScottF]

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Wonder if anyone will start a thread called "*** Princes on Parade"? lol



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Oh man, are you ever in for it from the PacNW crowd! lol

 

[Lefty]

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[RBH]

Thanks Lefty!

 

[Aureliano]

Here's mine recently restored by me
I believe this one might be from the late 40s, am I correct guys?

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv310/aureliano_bnd/*******1.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv310/aureliano_bnd/*******.jpg

If you miss the step by step restoring and stretching process click here. (lots of pics)

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=53225

 

[carouselvic]

older

 

[Aureliano]

older

Really?!
30s, mid 30s?

 

[thunderw21]

Really?!
30s, mid 30s?

Thereabouts.

 

[Aureliano]

Thereabouts.

I can't believe I own this beauty. I can't believe it cost me $17 bucks either!

 

[buler]

First time I've picked up a *******. Great hat in unworn condition with 2 stupid little brown spots on it. Hopefully K2R will get them out. With my bad afternoon lighting I'm not even sure of the color. Looks to be a grey with a mint undertone.

B

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s73/mrsony/StetsonPlayboy/*******_1.jpg

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s73/mrsony/StetsonPlayboy/*******_3.jpg

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s73/mrsony/StetsonPlayboy/*******_4.jpg

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s73/mrsony/StetsonPlayboy/*******_5.jpg


http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s73/mrsony/StetsonPlayboy/*******_6.jpg

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s73/mrsony/StetsonPlayboy/*******_7.jpg

 

[gtdean48]

First time I've picked up a *******...

NICE snag Bill. Keep an eye out for one in 7 5/8!!!!

 

[tonyb]

Likewise.

How'd it find its way to you, buler?