The Bowler or Derby Hat

[Lefty]

A bowler recovered from the Titanic is on display at Cosi in Columbus, OH.
Watch the main video and the "Exclusive Titanic "B-Roll" Film Clip #2".

 

[fluteplayer07]

Fascinating. Thanks for sharing. I went to the exhibit when it showed at the Detroit Science Center a few years ago. A pity the other Cosi in Toledo closed. Could make it there in an hour. Bankruptcy, right?

 

[rlk]

Mallory Derby

Nice condition and fit. 1930's?

 

[buler]

Nice RLK. I have a Kleinhans sold one over in the Mallory thread.

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[rlk]

Nice RLK. I have a Kleinhans sold one over in the Mallory thread.

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Thanks. An NRA Tag just fell out so must be from aprox. 1934.

 

[mayserwegener]

Karl Halfmann Melone

Karl Halfmann Melone, 1930s or older. It has some ribbon and binding damage but very high quality. Also unique golden liner.

 

[rlk]

Matthew Turk Derby

Actually manufactured by John W. Green of Danbury:

 

[Dreispitz]

Actually manufactured by John W. Green of Danbury:

Amazing, how many different bowlers/derbys there are.

Same for your new aquisition, Steve.

 

[mayserwegener]

Dieter, Thanks! By the way I received the mystery Bowler today. It has similar felt (wool content?) as my Lembert Rieser and is in good condition. Has a hand stitched non-reeded sweat and no liner. I will post photos tomorrow.

 

[mayserwegener]

Mystery Bowler (Melone)

This Bowler (Melone) doesn't have any company mark but probably of German orgin. The felt might have some wool content and is on the softer side which makes it very wearable. The sweatband is made of 3 parts which I have never seen before and is hand stitched. Based on the construction I would say 1920s or older.

 

[mayserwegener]

Negretti Adonis Bowler (Melone)

Negretti Adonis Bowler (Melone). I am thinking 20s could be older. It has an Italian name but made in Germany or Austria. Measures around 59cm but looks like it was stretched. Very nice quality.

 

[Lefty]

I love the texture of the liner and that embossing. :eusa_clap
Do I see a trolley cord on there?

 

[Dreispitz]

Negretti Adonis Bowler (Melone). I am thinking 20s could be older. It has an Italian name but made in Germany or Austria. Measures around 59cm but looks like it was stretched. Very nice quality.

Hm, you did find quite a few Bowlers recently. Is there a certain tendency?

 

[mayserwegener]

Hm, you did find quite a few Bowlers recently. Is there a certain tendency?

No just saw some that might fit and looked interesting. Also didn't bid much $ but still won.

I love the texture of the liner and that embossing. :eusa_clap
Do I see a trolley cord on there?

Thanks!

Yes it has a cord but I am not sure if it was detachable. I assume there was a button or something similar attached to it.

 

[Dinerman]

'40s summer weight Disney

 

[carouselvic]

Is this your dad's work?

 

[Brad Bowers]

Too cool, Dinerman.

Here's to Loungers in the vanguard of the 21st Century Derby Revival!:cheers1:

Brad

 

[Brad Bowers]

Brad

 

[rlk]

Wanamakers 1905-6

 

[rlk]

Stetson Summer Derby