This style in hats for men were often worn while driving sporty automobiles. They were also teamed with knickers and worn while golfing. Although smaller silhouettes in this style were often seen on the street, the larger and more billowy, draped crown was considered most stylish in gentlemen’s sporting fashions at this time.
This is an exceedingly rare find…so very few men's hats such as this exist, especially in unworn condition, with the original price tag. The hat has been authenticated and confirmed to be dated to 1925.
The hat is made of finely woven wool in a color often described as "fawn" in 1920s advertisements.
It was authenticated with the help of a professional researcher at the Lawrenceville Historical Society in Pittsburgh, PA. Although little is known of the company, it was confirmed that the company was in business at this address for only about one year about 1925 according to what records were found to date.
In so many years, and after so many hats, this one is truly a rare find. The original price tag is still found on the very supple leather facing. Without a doubt, this hat is a genuine treasure.
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