hat # 7-20s hat maybe?
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grandmascloset
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yes a 20'c cloche. Nice!
Rue_de_la_Paix
VFG Member
Yes, late 1920's helmet cloche. Circa 1927 -1929.
Shredded linings of course devalue a hat, but it is a very desirable hat even with the interior damage, and the outer hat looks intact and in beautiful condition. So the inner shredding is not a huge problem to most collectors.
What makes a difference in the price can often be the head size...measure along the inside circumference and let us know the inches...to the 1/2" or closer. If it is at least 22 that is good, larger is even better...smaller than 22" can affect the price.
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Shredded linings of course devalue a hat, but it is a very desirable hat even with the interior damage, and the outer hat looks intact and in beautiful condition. So the inner shredding is not a huge problem to most collectors.
What makes a difference in the price can often be the head size...measure along the inside circumference and let us know the inches...to the 1/2" or closer. If it is at least 22 that is good, larger is even better...smaller than 22" can affect the price.
B
Barbara, Can you please tell me how to measure the circumference of a hat and at what point of the hat to measure it from? I measured it across with it flat, doubled it, and came up with 22". I also measured around the manni's head and came up with 22". Thank you so much for helping with the hats. There is one more which is the Lord and Taylor one. Would you be able to look at that one too please?
When I posted the first hat I was asked if I had anymore so I got excited because I did and hurried and posted because I thought you wanted to see them and thought I could get help too. I am sorry I did that. I was actually feeling quite ill that day and was trying to get them all on so you could see but did not think about the possibility of slowing down members from looking at and responding to others posts. I am really sorry for posting so many and apologize to everyone who reads and posts.
I sincerely appreciate you all.
Thank you,
Caryn
When I posted the first hat I was asked if I had anymore so I got excited because I did and hurried and posted because I thought you wanted to see them and thought I could get help too. I am sorry I did that. I was actually feeling quite ill that day and was trying to get them all on so you could see but did not think about the possibility of slowing down members from looking at and responding to others posts. I am really sorry for posting so many and apologize to everyone who reads and posts.
I sincerely appreciate you all.
Thank you,
Caryn
Rue_de_la_Paix
VFG Member
Caryn,
You are right, I DID ask to see the other hats, so that was indeed my request. To measure a hat's size, you need to measure the INSIDE of the hat, right along the seam where the crown meets the brim, or a the very edge of the lining. Take a soft tape measure and go slow...best to start at the back seam if the hat has one, to give yourself an end point. The closer to the 1/4" the better, as 1/4" can make a difference in the way a hat fits. Measure twice to be sure!
B
You are right, I DID ask to see the other hats, so that was indeed my request. To measure a hat's size, you need to measure the INSIDE of the hat, right along the seam where the crown meets the brim, or a the very edge of the lining. Take a soft tape measure and go slow...best to start at the back seam if the hat has one, to give yourself an end point. The closer to the 1/4" the better, as 1/4" can make a difference in the way a hat fits. Measure twice to be sure!
B