T of D hat Michaelson

Posted by Steve from ppp-70.COL.cableone.net on May 04, 1999 at 13:06:21:

Thanks for the info. I agree HJ probaly did produce the hats for all the Indy movies. They just don't look like the same model of hat. I in fact do own one of Gary's hats and I am pleased with the quality. The biggest difference that I can see in hats offered by other people is the height of the crown. They are too short! This one difference is more important than some would think. My Nostalgia came with a 5 " open crown, and sitting beside my repro it looks squatty, for lack of a better term. I have spoken with a hatter from Chicago who maintains that people like Stetson who mass produce hats are not set up to make this taller crown. I sorta believe that due to my observation of various mass produced hats made in this country. They all seem to be of the shorter crown variety. You seemingly have to resort to a custom hatter, or buy from abroad. My local retailer is checking to see if Stetson can produce a nostalgia with a 5 1\2 to 6" open crown. Hopefully I'll find out soon. My main motivation is to find a hat that is much cheaper than the current options. It really hurts to shell out, in my case 350.00 for another one. Gary White told me that he produced the last hat for Indy as well. I took that with a grain of salt. Buyer beware never becomes outdated. Since you are the lucky owner of an original, would you be so kind as to pass on to me some specs? Height of crown in front, on the sides, ribbon width, and brim dimensions. Thanks, Steve

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: Thanks for the info. I agree HJ probaly did produce the hats for all the Indy movies. They just don't look like the same model of hat. I in fact do own one of Gary's hats and I am pleased with the quality. The biggest difference that I can see in hats offered by other people is the height of the crown. They are too short! This one difference is more important than some would think. My Nostalgia came with a 5 " open crown, and sitting beside my repro it looks squatty, for lack of a better term. I have spoken with a hatter from Chicago who maintains that people like Stetson who mass produce hats are not set up to make this taller crown. I sorta believe that due to my observation of various mass produced hats made in this country. They all seem to be of the shorter crown variety. You seemingly have to resort to a custom hatter, or buy from abroad. My local retailer is checking to see if Stetson can produce a nostalgia with a 5 1\2 to 6" open crown. Hopefully I'll find out soon. My main motivation is to find a hat that is much cheaper than the current options. It really hurts to shell out, in my case 350.00 for another one. Gary White told me that he produced the last hat for Indy as well. I took that with a grain of salt. Buyer beware never becomes outdated. Since you are the lucky owner of an original, would you be so kind as to pass on to me some specs? Height of crown in front, on the sides, ribbon width, and brim dimensions. Thanks, Steve

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