John B Stetson Royal DeLuxe velvet Fedora Vintage 50 -60s Karoll’s Chicago 6 7/8

Can you imagine the demand for a hat like this at Karoll’s Chicago in the 1950’s? How many guys walked into a fine Haberdashery and asked the tailor…”Can I be Frank?” The Rat Pack in full swing, Frank Sinatra singing off supposed mob rigging votes in the JFK election, hoping maybe you could run into him at Twin Anchors. 36 North State Street Karoll’s Chicago was just the place to find this gem. 1957 Sinatra stars in The Joker is Wild, singer turned comic after his own run in with the Mob dusts off an old tune and makes it his…. On State Street, that great street, I just want to say They do things they don't do on Broadway They have the time, the time of their life I saw a man, he danced with his wife In Chicago, Chicago, my home town A few years later he hits the charts again with “My Kind of Town” another ode to the Windy City. See pics, but this hat is in great shape! Could benefit from a professional cleaning under the protective lining, band, etc, A little wear to the sweat band edges. The exact date of mfg isn’t on the reorder tag, but the clear lining at top of interior (mainly to keep all the hair goop from the 50s and 60s off the Shield and logos of the day) was phased out 1971 ish. The Crest is post 1952. Foil stamps for brand, store and sizing are all in great shape as well. Send offers if you’re interested