Tag Archives: Hat

Outlandish Fellow Dressed in a Suit with Top Hat and Umbrella

Posted on 8 February 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Outlandish Fellow Dressed in a Suit with Top Hat and Umbrella Early Snake Oil Salesman 08 February 2015 “A young woman in Lynn, Mass., was induced to try Dr. True’s Elixir. As a result she was relieved of a tape … Continue reading →

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The Lash’s Gentleman in a Hat

Posted on 28 August 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Lash’s Gentleman in a Hat 28 August 2014 | Mystery Solved 082814 14:55 Here is an interesting e-mail I received yesterday about Lash’s Bitters. This seems like a question for bitters trade card authority Joe Gourd. Is there a … Continue reading →

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2014 Lexington National | FOHBC Hat Contest

Posted on 6 August 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

2014 Lexington National | FOHBC Hat Contest 06 August 2014 We tried to add a little extra excitement to the Cocktail Party and Banquet on Friday evening at the Lexington National. Our idea was to have a hat contest based on some … Continue reading →

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Why are glass balls on Early American Glass pieces?

Posted on 4 June 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I will be the first to tell you, I am out of my area of specialization in many cases when I post about glass but still very willing to learn from some of the glass authorities who continually post great … Continue reading →

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Small collection of 13 hat and salt (pontil) Whimseys

Posted on 27 May 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I like when I do a general post about a specific topic and I get comments and additional information and pictures. The beauty of this site and the digital age in general, is that I can update, modify and correct … Continue reading →

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Toppin’ it off with a few Glasshouse Hat Whimsies

Posted on 26 May 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

There has been some interesting dialog over at Early American Glass on facebook prompted by a posting by Jeff Noordsy (visit Jeff and Holly Noordsy) of a rather nice Hat Whimsey (see green example that Jeff picked up at the … Continue reading →

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