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Title: Edward Redman -" Where Did You Get that Hat?"
Post by: jettejjane on Tuesday 11 September 18 12:35 BST (UK)
Edward Redman born in Posey County, Indiana -1837-1913 is the grandson of my Gt x 3 Grandfather Edward Redman who emigrated from West Sussex  with second wife and family in 1820.  He fought in the US Civil War and was  blinded by cannon fire, federal pension plan states he has  loss of sight in one eye and eye disease

This is a copy of a copy and am hoping for a makeover if at all possible.  A very strange looking little man and the hat intrigued me, does it denote anything? 

Any ideas of a date I guess late 1800's - early 1900.

If you want to get ahead get a Hat :P ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Edward Redman -" Where Did You Get that Hat?"
Post by: Handypandy on Tuesday 11 September 18 13:53 BST (UK)
De-spotted  :)
Title: Re: Edward Redman -" Where Did You Get that Hat?"
Post by: jettejjane on Tuesday 11 September 18 15:05 BST (UK)
Quote from: Handypandy on Tuesday 11 September 18 13:53 BST (UK)
De-spotted  :)

Thank you that was quick, much better.
Title: Re: Edward Redman -" Where Did You Get that Hat?"
Post by: DrDude45 on Tuesday 11 September 18 19:56 BST (UK)
A couple from me. Hope you enjoy!
Title: Re: Edward Redman -" Where Did You Get that Hat?"
Post by: jettejjane on Tuesday 11 September 18 20:14 BST (UK)
They are great,thank you x  Like the touch of colour on second one.
Title: Re: Edward Redman -" Where Did You Get that Hat?"
Post by: jim1 on Tuesday 11 September 18 20:15 BST (UK)
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the hat intrigued me, does it denote anything?
A very high forehead perhaps but more likely the style of the day.
Title: Re: Edward Redman -" Where Did You Get that Hat?"
Post by: jettejjane on Tuesday 11 September 18 20:21 BST (UK)
Quote from: jim1 on Tuesday 11 September 18 20:15 BST (UK)
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the hat intrigued me, does it denote anything?
A very high forehead perhaps but more likely the style of the day.
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That's true. Perhaps a case of call the fashion police..
Title: Re: Edward Redman -" Where Did You Get that Hat?"
Post by: DrDude45 on Tuesday 11 September 18 21:29 BST (UK)
The hat looks like a tall bowler derby with a wide brim. Dressy, but functional as the wide brim would keep sun/rain out of the eyes when traveling. Charlie Chaplin can be seen wearing a narrow brim version of the same hat in a few of his movies and various publicity shots.
Title: Re: Edward Redman -" Where Did You Get that Hat?"
Post by: jettejjane on Tuesday 11 September 18 23:06 BST (UK)
Quote from: DrDude45 on Tuesday 11 September 18 21:29 BST (UK)
The hat looks like a tall bowler derby with a wide brim. Dressy, but functional as the wide brim would keep sun/rain out of the eyes when traveling. Charlie Chaplin can be seen wearing a narrow brim version of the same hat in a few of his movies and various publicity shots.


Reminds me of type of hat Boy George would wear but maybe rather tame for him.
Title: Re: Edward Redman -" Where Did You Get that Hat?"
Post by: jim1 on Wednesday 12 September 18 10:44 BST (UK)
I don't think it's the same as a bowler. These hats didn't have the stiffened material like bowlers.
The crown was soft so it could be shaped.
Title: Re: Edward Redman -" Where Did You Get that Hat?"
Post by: McGroger on Wednesday 12 September 18 10:54 BST (UK)
My try.
Peter
Title: Re: Edward Redman -" Where Did You Get that Hat?"
Post by: jettejjane on Wednesday 12 September 18 12:34 BST (UK)
Quote from: McGroger on Wednesday 12 September 18 10:54 BST (UK)
My try.
Peter

Lovely, thank you x
Title: Re: Edward Redman -" Where Did You Get that Hat?"
Post by: jettejjane on Wednesday 12 September 18 12:37 BST (UK)
Quote from: jim1 on Wednesday 12 September 18 10:44 BST (UK)
I don't think it's the same as a bowler. These hats didn't have the stiffened material like bowlers.
The crown was soft so it could be shaped.

Yes, more like a type of what I call a  cowboy hat maybe
Title: Re: Edward Redman -" Where Did You Get that Hat?"
Post by: Trishanne on Wednesday 12 September 18 14:15 BST (UK)
Hi there, I love his hat, can you imagine men walking around in hats like that nowadays. Here's one from me
Pat
Title: Re: Edward Redman -" Where Did You Get that Hat?"
Post by: Trishanne on Wednesday 12 September 18 14:16 BST (UK)
Another with a bit of colour
Pat
Title: Re: Edward Redman -" Where Did You Get that Hat?"
Post by: jettejjane on Wednesday 12 September 18 16:45 BST (UK)
Quote from: Trishanne on Wednesday 12 September 18 14:15 BST (UK)
Hi there, I love his hat, can you imagine men walking around in hats like that nowadays. Here's one from me
Pat

Would make lots of people giggle. I laughed when I first saw this pic. Restores are great especially colour one. Thank you x
Title: Re: Edward Redman -" Where Did You Get that Hat?"
Post by: Trishanne on Wednesday 12 September 18 18:14 BST (UK)
Do you think he is wearing pince nez or is there an arm missing off his glasses, I couldn't decide !
Title: Re: Edward Redman -" Where Did You Get that Hat?"
Post by: jettejjane on Wednesday 12 September 18 18:25 BST (UK)
Quote from: Trishanne on Wednesday 12 September 18 18:14 BST (UK)
Do you think he is wearing pince nez or is there an arm missing off his glasses, I couldn't decide !

Yes definitely. Isn't he a funny little guy, not at all like my English Redman s although he had a beautiful first wife.