Titfer

Not Many People Know That (Number 10)

The time of year a man changes from his Trilby to his Panama is instinctive.

It may be when the temperature rises above an undefined line, or something to do with the intensity of the sun, however, Panamas are usually a rare site in March.

Not Many People Know That: Panama hats actually come from Ecuador, and are known as Panamas because that is where they were sent by the makers to be distributed worldwide.
The fine straw used in their manufacture makes Panamas ideal for travel as they can be folded or rolled but always return to their correct shape.

The word ' titfer' is rhyming slang: Tit for Tat - Hat.

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