This is a vintage high quality milan straw summer fedora hat. It was made by the Champ Hat company in the late 1950s. It has a nice brown leather sweatband, flat top porkpie styling, with a super wide band and back bow.
Size: 7-1/4Brim Width: 2-1/8″Band Width: 2-1/2″Crown Height: 4″
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This vintage men’s bathing suit was made in the 1930s. It is navy blue wool with a waffle pattern weave. Double racing stripes down the sides, and a tunneled belt. Diamond shaped crotch gusset, d-ring buckle. The front is lined. I see one small moth bite on the back.
Waist (Unstretched): 11″ (doubled = 22″)
Waist (Stretched): 17″ (doubled =34″)
Rise: 14″
Side Seam: 14″
These vintage athletic shorts are belted, and have a button fly. They are made out of some kind of slightly shiny material. Rayon? Acetate? Nylon? A blend thereof? They have a heavy cotton waistband and crotch reinforcement. They were made by the General Athletic Products Company and are a size 34.
Waist: 16-1/2″
Rise: 13″
Inseam: 2″
Side Seam: 12″
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These vintage shorts were made in the 1940s or so. They are self-belted and have a button fly. They are bright red, have no pockets and were probably intended for basketball or some other athletic use.
Waist: 16-1/2″ (33″ doubled)
Rise: 14″
Inseam: 2″
Side Seam: 10-1/2″
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