Now on eBay!  LINKThis vintage straw hat was made in the early 1930s.  It is deadstock from George I. Eakle of 1628 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA.  It has damage to the ribbon from being stored for the past eighty years with another hat stacked on top.  A new ribbon can be put on by Optimo hats in Chicago, one of America premier custom hatmakers for $25, or a new straw hat puggaree can be had for about $10 from a variety of hat shops, so that’s nothing to worry about. There are two small spots of damage on the brim at 10:00 and 1:00 (viewed from the top).  Not tears, but some of the fibers are broken. There is some staining to the bottom of the brim.  There is a mesh lining and silk lining tip.  The sweatband has dropped some stitching at the front, and a bit near the rear sweatband seam.  The sweatband is still supple.  The hat was made by Bonar Phelps of New York.  “Best under the sun”.  The hat has an optimo ridge, with a fairly flat top.  Size: 7-1/8Brim Width: 2-1/2″Ribbon Width: 2-1/4″Crown Height: 4-1/2″