Where did this hat come from?
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- Dangerman009
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Where did this hat come from?
Hello everyone. New member here, my first post on this site was in the bullwhip section earlier today. So I thought I'd submit this hat for everyone's consideration.
Can anyone tell me it's origin?
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Can anyone tell me it's origin?
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Re: Where did this hat come from?
You see, when a mommy hat and a daddy hat love each other very much....sorry couldn't resist. I've no idea.
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Re: Where did this hat come from?
Is this your hat? It looks like a Keppler.
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Re: Where did this hat come from?
Yes, this is my hat. And I know where it came from. I just wanted to see if anyone could hit the nail on the head.
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Re: Where did this hat come from?
Adventurerbilt or Penman
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Re: Where did this hat come from?
not mine.
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Re: Where did this hat come from?
How bout a miller or peter bros.?
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Re: Where did this hat come from?
Hollowpond wrote:You see, when a mommy hat and a daddy hat love each other very much....sorry couldn't resist. I've no idea.
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Re: Where did this hat come from?
My thougths exactly.indy89 wrote:It looks like a Keppler.
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Re: Where did this hat come from?
I think people should not only state who but why they think it is that label and not another.
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Re: Where did this hat come from?
Good suggestion John. I said miller or PB because of the "blackness" of the ribbon. It seems that most of those hats I see posted have an almost black ribbon. I DEFINATELY could be wrong though.
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Re: Where did this hat come from?
I’m pretty sure its not a Miller . I have one and the crown has a taper to it . Un less its A Open crown that came from Miller
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Re: Where did this hat come from?
Converted Cowboy hat?
Welcome to COW Dangerman009!
Welcome to COW Dangerman009!
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Re: Where did this hat come from?
I've owned a Keppler. The ribbon is black, like this one. The block looks similar. The color and thickness of the felt have me thinking Keppler too.
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Drumroll Please
Alright, I'll end the suspense.
Mark Seven had it the closest. When I bought this hat at Burlington Coat Factory around October 2006 it looked more like a sombrero. I blocked it, trimmed the brim (too much I think) and put on a new ribbon and bow. Yes, the ribbon is black. It's that poly stuff available at any fabric store. After many errors I finally have a bow that looks good. The cost of the hat was around $19, time spent on it? Too many hours to count.mark seven wrote:Converted Cowboy hat?
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Very nice job converting that hat.
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Re: Where did this hat come from?
I second thatDR Ulloa wrote:Very nice job converting that hat.
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Before and After
Today I dug out the before pictures of this hat.
I think Burlington Coat Factory was probably marketing these as the Urban Sombrero. I think the best way to see hats is on someone's head, when they're doing something. So here are the after pictures, taken three years ago this November I think.
The color of the hat isn't so good these days. I kept "improving" it. The last time I "improved it" alot of the dye came out. A pity though. It's a decent hat. Cheap, but decent.
I think Burlington Coat Factory was probably marketing these as the Urban Sombrero. I think the best way to see hats is on someone's head, when they're doing something. So here are the after pictures, taken three years ago this November I think.
The color of the hat isn't so good these days. I kept "improving" it. The last time I "improved it" alot of the dye came out. A pity though. It's a decent hat. Cheap, but decent.
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