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This vintage panama was made in the 1930s, and is an optimo style. It is a 6-7/8, with a 2-3/4″ brim.
1930s Optimo Panama
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1960s Imported Braid Milan
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This vintage straw hat was made in the early 1960s. It is a cross between a porkpie and an optimo blocking, with a snap brim. It has a mused brown, blue and yellow puggaree. About an inch and a half of stitching on the braid has dropped at the top of the porkpie crown near the front. It doesn’t show when wearing, and could be fixed easily with several stitches. The hat has a fabric sweatband. It is only marked “Genuine Imported Braid” and “Custom Made”.
Size: 7-1/8Brim Width: 1-3/4″Band Width: 1-3/4″Crown Height: 6″
Rutland’s Clothing Company Optimo Panama
This 1920s Optimo Crowned panama was originally sold in St. Petersburg, Florida. It has a nice tight weave and great patina.
1910s / 1920s straw hat
This one is ancient and unusual. It’s not a panama, but it’s similar. I’m not sure the country of origin of the straw. Marked Genuine Madagascar, but knowing the old straw names, that could mean anything. Stitched crown with taped seams. White sweatband with nouveau markings. Sold by M.E. Blatt – Importer – Boardwalk Atlantic City, NJ.
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