60s Stingy Brim Fedora Tyrolean Hat Velour P&C Habig Wein Large VFG
One of the nicest stingy brim fedoras I have had, perhaps because of its Tyrolean influences. This dates to the early 1960s, according to information from the Habig company - specifically, 1962. The crown is not as tall as modern Alpine hats - it has a tear drop crease. The three layer corded hat band is set off with a triple loop shape.
SIZE: A size label inside the leather band is a bit confusing - see closeup. Please consider the measurements provided below. I have a large head and typically wear a 7 1/4 to 7 1/2 - this hat is slightly snug. I would estimate it as a 7 1/8, but please consider the measurements.
| Measurements | Inches | Cm |
| Inner band circumference | 22" | 56 |
| Brim width | 2" | 5 |
| Height of crown sitting on flat surface | 3.75" | 9.5 |
MATERIALS/COLORS: The body of the hat is thick luxurious black velour. Grosgrain brim binding and corded hat band are a tannish shade of olive green. The inner sweatband is a soft brown leather. The hat has a clear plastic protector at the crown, suggesting this was made in the days when men wore lots of hair product and hats needed to be protected.
TAGS: P&C Habig Wein embossed in gold on inner hatband.
CONDITION: A few inches of stitching holding the reeded inner sweatband have loosened from the body of the hat in front and to the wearer's left - see closeup. Restitching should be an easy repair, but the hat is very wearable as is.
I measure the outside of garments, unless stated otherwise.
For menswear, the chest is measured at armpit level.
For womenswear, the bust is measured a little below armpit level, including the room created by darts or gathers.
Waist will be measured if there is one, and hips are measured about 9" below waist level. Sleeves are measured from shoulder seam or an approximation in the absence of a shoulder seam. Garment length is measured from the back of the neck, unless otherwise stated.
The measurement numbers refer to the garment, not the body inside. For best fit, measure a similar type of garment which fits you well and compare.
If the garment is shown on Josephine, my mannequin, her measurements are 31/24.5/34". Sometimes she wears a padded bra. My live models measurements vary depending on the day and year, and I don't ask them to share that.