~ Vintage BOEGEL'S "Customized" Homburg Hat - Navy Blue Fur Finish
- Stamped: Yes
- Brand: BOEGEL'S "Customized"
- Dated: N/A (c. Mid-century)
- Type: Homburg
- Finish: Beaver Fur Felt
- Hat Color: Navy Blue
- Band Color: Navy Blue
- Sweatband Color: Brown
- Origin: Made in USA (BOEGEL'S - Clinton, Iowa)
- BEFORE & AFTER: (Pic. #15, #16, #17, #18)
Professionally Cleaned & Restored! (No stains or harsh chemicals were used in this process.)
* Special Note: Boegel's Men's Wear is a family owned business located exclusively in Clinton, Iowa. Established in 1908 by Karl H Boegel, Sr, Boegel's has become a landmark in the community, offering quality merchandise and personal service for over 100 years. Today, the shop is owned and operated by the 3rd generation of the Boegel family and features professional in-store tailoring. Boegel's offers a selection of menswear, womenswear, high class wearables, tuxedo rentals, and even offers accessories such as ties and socks.
~ Special Characteristics!
- Felted by Master Craftsmen!
- RARE & Unique Find!
- Completely All Original!
- H-T-F Sweatband Design! (Form Fit) "No Stitching Comes In Contact With Your Forehead!" (Pic. #9)
- Never Been Worn - New Old Stock! (NOS)
- Original Preservation Stitches For Bow Placement Are Still Intact! (NOS)
- Custom Designed!
- Top Grade Beaver Finish!
- Water Repellent!
- Pencil Curl Edge! (Slight P. Curl - In Back)
- Underwelt Edge!
- Wide Brim!
- Still Retains Its Original Trolley Cord!
- "Oil-cloth" Cover Headliner Protector!
- Original Store Room Price Tag $6.95!
- "BOEGEL'S Men's Wear" Is Still Family-owned & In Operation Today! (Clinton, Iowa ~ 412 S. 2nd St.)
~ Size: 6⅞ (55cm)
- Head Opening: 6¼"W × 7¼"L (21⅝")
- Crown Height: 4¾"
- Brim Width: 2¼"
- Band Width: 1⅝"
* Note: This hat has been measured with the dimensions given above. (Approximate)
* Note: All hat sizes may slightly vary, due to the brand, age/era, and overall shape and design.
~ With consideration of the age, use, & material. I would consider this Vintage BOEGEL'S "Customized" Homburg Hat - Navy Blue Fur Finish to be in EXCELLENT - MINT condition!
- View all photos for the best description of the condition.
- No rips or holes!
- No loose threads or unraveling!
- No loss of color or sun-faded!
- No moth holes or flea bites!
- No bad smells or odors!
- The sweatband is soft & pliable!
- Very clean & well-kept!
- Condition is used. (Pre-owned)
* Special Note: Unlike the contemporary made "Wool-Blend" hats of today, these well-made vintage hats have stood up to the "Test of Time"! And with a little care & proper handling, these hats are GUARANTEED to last for centuries to come!
* Note: Interior may show signs of use.
~ Satisfaction Guaranteed!
Hand Restoration Process Includes:
- Felt/Finish Cleaning & Brushing!
- Felt/Finish Steaming & Reshaping!
- Felt/Finish Sanitizing & Deodorizing!
- Sweatband Sanitizing & Deodorizing!
- Sweatband Cleaning & Reconditioning!
- Sweatband Reinstallation or Replacement! (when necessary)
- Band & Bow Cleaning & Reconditioning!
- Band & Bow Replacement! (when necessary)
- Interior Bow Replacement! (when necessary)
- Interior Tag Reinforcement & Perseveration!
- And Much, Much More!
* Note: This is a vintage hat that retains some or all of its original components. Also, it may have been restored with vintage components.
Additional care & handling may be desired and/or required. (Satisfaction Guaranteed!)
* Note: Hatbox Not Included. (Professionally packaged to preserve shape during shipment.)
* Note: Up To (3) Fedoras/Hats With Combined Shipping! - some exceptions may apply (size, shape, Ect.).
* Note: Doesn't Fit?? Wrong Color? FREE RETURNS!
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~ Quality & Condition Scale
- 0 - FOR PARTS
- 1 - FOR PARTS - FAIR
- 2 - FAIR
- 3 - FAIR - GOOD
- 4 - GOOD
- 5 - GOOD - GREAT
- 6 - GREAT
- 7 - GREAT - EXCELLENT
- 8 - EXCELLENT
- 9 - EXCELLENT - MINT
- 10 - MINT
~ SHIPPING NOTES
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{Rev. 6/7/23}