Post by Drum on May 30, 2024 11:44:34 GMT
Spotted an interesting and, resumably, very early version of the Tilley T3 on eBay.
very tempted to add it to my collection but feel like those of us with giant heads deserve first crack at the largest hats: this one is sized 8 3/8!
Notable features: 1262 Don Mills address on both crown label and fabric tag. Plain snap covers (no maple leaves). Extremely unique crown label that I’ve never seen before. Looks almost like an early version of the owners manual in label form. Wondering if it is a one-off for booth display purposes. We know from NE Beal’s book that the T3 first appeared in 1986, so… it stands to reason thst this one might be from the first run as I am pretty sure that the 900 Don Mills location opened in 1987.
Have a question in to seller about the nature of the crown label (fabric or paper, how attached and more pics please)
will post an update if I hear back.
Cheers,
D
UPDATE: eBay seller informs me that this is label is actually a sticker affixed to the crown. Could this be the earliest form of Tilley “manual”?
very tempted to add it to my collection but feel like those of us with giant heads deserve first crack at the largest hats: this one is sized 8 3/8!
Notable features: 1262 Don Mills address on both crown label and fabric tag. Plain snap covers (no maple leaves). Extremely unique crown label that I’ve never seen before. Looks almost like an early version of the owners manual in label form. Wondering if it is a one-off for booth display purposes. We know from NE Beal’s book that the T3 first appeared in 1986, so… it stands to reason thst this one might be from the first run as I am pretty sure that the 900 Don Mills location opened in 1987.
Have a question in to seller about the nature of the crown label (fabric or paper, how attached and more pics please)
will post an update if I hear back.
Cheers,
D
UPDATE: eBay seller informs me that this is label is actually a sticker affixed to the crown. Could this be the earliest form of Tilley “manual”?
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