OLD HAT FROM AN AUCTION

[PAmike]

I bought a box lot at an auction a few months ago that had an old hat in it that I thought resembled a conductor's hat or something like that. I was looking closely at it today and realized the initials are made of silver pieces and design on the front was made of Gold pieces. Here are a few pics of it, hopefully someone here can help identify it and tell me more about it.

 

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PAmike ~

I found this ...

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Du Bois Traction Passenger Railway: The Du Bois Traction Passenger Railway began operations in 1891 serving the City of Du Bois. In 1897 the line was renamed the Du Bois Traction Company and was again changed in 1902 as the Du Bois Electric & Traction Company. Streetcar service lasted until 1926 when buses took over interurban operations.

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I still think you are onto something ... and will continue the search accordingly.

Bob

 

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PAmike ~

Du Bois and Danville, Pennsylvania ...

... are the only two towns in the entire state (that I can find) that start with "D," and also had street car systems. No closeup of a hat yet, but I'm confident it's hiding somewhere.

Bob

 

[SODABOTTLEBOB]

PAmike ~

QUESTION ...

I just stumbled across a website that sells Railroad and Street Car memorabilia, and stuff like that, and they said that most railroad-type hats usually have the rail line info on the brass buttons. I know you said the one on your's has the Pennsylvania state seal, (which at least tells us the state), but I was wondering if you looked at it with a magnifying glass to see if it had any other information on it, or possibly looked on the back to see if anything was stamped there?

Thanks.

Bob

 

[SODABOTTLEBOB]

PAmike ~

I thought you and others might like to check out this link ...

Although it includes both the Du Bois and Danville lines that come up under the letter "D," there is nothing under the initials ... D.S.C. If you read their instructions closely, you will see where they seem to have an understanding of the difficulty involved in searching this type of information. Thus, they walk you through it with relative ease. But with all this said, I still cannot find a connection between D.S.C. and anything Street Car - Trolley - Railroad - Railway , related.

http://www.railroadiana.org/pgRRNames.php

The site also examines everything else Railroad from A to Z. Just go to their home page for index. Take a close look under "uniforms," "buttons," etc. Site is also good for other "What Is It?" research.

See what you think.

Thanks,

Bob

 

[PAmike]

there is no other info, and nothing stamped on the back. I did check.

 

[SODABOTTLEBOB]

I was going to post this link earlier, but I'm not sure if these people like their stuff being spread around. Therefore, I only intend to leave this post up until Wednesday morning, 2-10-10, around 6:00 AM Pacific Time. I only do this because I think this site is really worth taking a look at. It's got some really cool images of various styles of 1923 hats. Gives you an idea of the variety. Save it if you wish, but I think I better remove it tomorrow morning.

http://www.costumegallery.com/1923/Uniforms/Hats/


Sorry to keep bugg'n you. But, like I said earlier ... "I'm off to the races!"

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[Bigcypresshunter]

Nice site on hats. Posting link is OK; pics copywrited. Bell Crown style? http://www.costumegallery.com/1923/Uniforms/Hats/cap23bs.htm

 

[trikikiwi]

I either have way too much time on my hands, or else I'm losing it!

What the heck is a D.S.C. car?

I was just surfing the internet and found this photo without any text or details.

It appears European as the driver is on the right side. (Unless it's a reverse negative).



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Bob Mate
Slow Down; what would DSC look like in mirror image

Cheers, Mike

 

[Monty]

DSC initials are also found on Department of Sanitation workers and I have seen pictures of men sweeping the streets with a white uniform, a hat similar to that and basket on wheels and a brooom. Probably way off base but that type of had was worn by a lot of workmen as well as cadets, etc. Monty