We Can Do It

Happiness is when your teenage daughter is Rosie the Riveter for Halloween.

A Furry Time Capsule

Hawes Von Gal was a major name in mens hats during the first decade of the 20th century. The company ran into financial trouble in 1913 and all but disappeared shortly after. You can find their advertisements on line,

but a hat specimen is a rare find… and a soft hat, rarer still. Here is a beautiful longhair Hawes soft felt hat in almost mint condition. Enjoy the journey.

The ribbon is soft silk rather than rayon.

Inside, the materials, finishing and imprints are finely crafted.

A vacant lot now stands where the John F. Fortune store once stood.

Quite the bargain at $2.95.

You can find some excellent research on Hawes Von Gal posted to this discussion on the Fedora Lounge.

When Nicolaus Copernicus developed his revolutionary thoughts on a heliocentric universe, I wonder if he imagined how all who would flock to his support?

Bowler Derby

Bowler or derby? In America it’s a derby, in England, a bowler… an iconic hat with a storied history. When you find one that fits, it’s a very comfortable lid. This recent addition is a private label sold through Lord & Taylor in the 1930s.