An old western hat in my collection, but how old? I’m not sure. Not at all sure of the maker. The sweatband seems to be a replacement from a dry cleaner. At some point it was glued (ugh) into the hat.
At 7″ open crown and 4″ brim, this is a BIG hat. I’m in the process of steaming and reshaping it to its original creases. I think it’s getting close, with just the remnants of a long established low telescope crown remaining.
Another remarkable piece from the Kurtz Archive that has now been passed to another British vintage archive.
This amazing overcoat dates to the ‘teens or 1920s, and is made of sheep hide lined with heavy wool. Very similar to WWI era jackets favoured by aviators of the Royal Flying Corps, though this one has no chest map pocket. On balance, probably designed and marketed as a motoring jacket. This one’s seen some life!
I love the patina. I really liked the “storm cuffs” and the arm liner material is gloriously typical of its age.
Kurtz Vintage 