Type of Hat - Ambrotype of Man

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  1. ScanticAntiques

    ScanticAntiques Well-Known Member

    Hello All,

    Just had a quick question,

    What type of hat is this gentleman wearing?

    I don't want to call it the wrong name haha :)

    Thanks in advance!

    Seriously, you are all so amazing! I appreciate your help more than you will ever know!

    Warm Regards,
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    ScanticAntiques, May 4, 2015
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  2. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Bat Masterhat? ;)
     
    KingofThings, May 4, 2015
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  3. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    'Pale Rider' Western Hat (newer name obviously a la Clint Eastwood)
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    "John Bull" Top Hat 1800 - 1820(worn up to 1860's)
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  4. Messilane

    Messilane Well-Known Member

    BWAHAHAHA!!
    Interestingly enough, I was thinking along the same lines, and it appears that there was a style called a "gambler" that looks a lot like this.
    There was also the "John Bull top hat" that sort of looks like it as well.
    http://www.ushist.com/19th-century_mens_hats.shtml
     
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  5. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    :) Glad you liked that! I wrote that additional post while you were writing yours. :)
    Yes, I've seen a similar and, maybe, shorter one termed 'soft gambler' but figured that was some newer haberdasher's term.>>>
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    John Bull was even made in straw 1800 - 1870's.
     
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  6. persona-non-gratin

    persona-non-gratin Well-Known Member

    No idea on the hat but I am pretty sure I would not have played poker with him !
     
    persona-non-gratin, May 4, 2015
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