Vintage Mallory “Torino Quality” Felt Hat

The Mallory Hat Company the oldest hatter in the U.S. and originator of the fedora type hat was founded in 1823 by Ezra Mallory near Danbury Connecticut, a.k.a. “Hat City”. It had been controlled solely by the Mallory family during its 129 years until 1952 when the John B. Stetson Company bought out the Mallory Hat Company. I have no further information regarding the age of this hat except it dates pre 1952. *Material: Felt *Color: Brown *Size: No marks but measures 21 1/2” Circumference with a 1” light brown braided band *Label: Mallory on inside crown & Mallory Torino Quality on the inside sweat band Exterior of the hat is in very good shape with no visible flaws. Minimal wear or marks; however, the sweat band has some deteriorating / cracks as noted in photos.