(Update coming soonish)
This will be a growing list. It will also move to the pages section on Straw Millinery.
1860s
This image shows the interior of a straw hat in hand.
Trio of men c 1863, one with a straw hat on the right, possibly a second
I’m not sure if this is straw. I can sorta see lines suggesting it might be.
- From Joseph Reed’s FB
From Joseph Reed’s FB
1850s
I am pretty sure this is straw.
1840s
Earlier
Later
Undetermined Date
Chris Utley’s straw hats at Southern Union Mills were brought to my attention. From the photos, it appears Chris has a good selection of straw hats for men. The shapes are nice, reflecting those of the mid-century. He uses a quality wheat straw with cotton thread and a pigskin sweatband. He also uses silk ribbon.
Another potential source is History in the Making. Though they have limited photos and examples shown.
There are few here at Optimo Hatworks under HCA that may work.
If I Had My Own Blue Box: 
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