Thursday, June 11, 2009

Need a hat?


In the old part of Copenhagen you can find all manner of old signs. This hangs outside a...hatmaker (of course). I love these old signs; they have so much more charm than the new ones.

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  1. This kind of sign is very helpful for people who can't read...like me!

    Love it!

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  2. I love the old signs as well!!! They have a great number of these kinds of designations/signs in Great Britain, too...And I always loved them! Wish the U.S. had that kind of charm and history! Ah well...I can enjoy it through your terrific photos... I particularly love this photograph! ~Janine

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  3. Fabulous shot. so creative and such a unique sign. I wish we had more imagination in signs used today.

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  4. Eloquent sign for a rare trade.

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  5. Great sign! I've never seen a hatmaker in Boston. I've collected a few business signs (as photos:) and find them interesting and great subjects to photograph. I'll have to be on the watch for more, thanks for the re-inspiration.

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  6. Hi Christopher,
    I've come on recommendation from Janine at S&S, a great friend of mine and fellow blogger. Great shot of a hat and yes I could do with a new 'thinking hat' - mine on my blog is a bit 'naff'.
    Hey! I love your blog and will return tomorrow to wrok through some more - meanwhile I have signed up as your follower. Best wishes ~ Eddie

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  7. What kind of hats, Christopher? Exactly look like the sign? Do gentlemen in Denmark still wear hats like that?

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  8. Welcome to Eddie. I'll make sure to visit your blog in the nearest future:-)

    Henny: The hats here are Borsalinos, Stetsons, Italian Tweeds and almost anything else for the top of the head. These hats are rarely seen on the streets. Only caps and the like, I'm afraid. The only time people tend to wear hats like these are when wearing black tie or other formal clothing.

    As usual thanks for your comments.

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