Likely a stock hat and Erna didn't care where the bow was located so long as it fit. Erna probably put her right bow hat on for Rodeo Queen work anyway.
I ran across one of Judi Buie's obits this morning and that sent me off on a search for some of her boots. I know that a couple of my boot books have some info on her and a pic or two. Online, I have only located one pair and that's being worn by Meryl Streep. There are a number of pics of her...
This article doesn't go into great detail on the history of western wear but covers the timeline pretty well and mentions a lot of early mfgs.
The Evolution of Western Wear | True West Magazine
Jim, I haven't read them all but the four or five I have I enjoyed.
Ran across some quotes of his.
1) "If elected, the first thing I'll do is demand a recount."
2) "A fool and his money are soon elected."
3) "There's a fine line between fiction and non-fiction, and I believe I snorted it in...
I've always been reluctant to polish any wallet because I think transference is too great a risk plus, I never cared enough to bother. Also, never spent a great deal of money on one. In days gone by this was commonly known and the shoes often came with one.
Deer Polishing Bone : Cordovan...
No biggie if you’re seeking info but oftentimes when new folks hit multiple threads with the same question it gives the appearance of joining just to find the value of a particular hat. Most here don’t want to get involved in that, especially if it was a hat of value/collectibility. They might...
Hard to tell from the pic, David but it has the appearance of 'genuine Milan' which is braided wheat straw as I understand it. That golden wheat color has often been copied with hemp and synthetics but they're usually labeled as such.
Mike, you want to continue with this being personal, go ahead but remember, that’s on you. Personally, IDGAF about you or your personal remarks. If I did, you wouldn’t want to play.
What I do care about is the accurate history of hats and how this site is THE repository for said hat history...
I'm not trying to prove you wrong. I am trying to get you to show me you are right based on evidence and citation, not based on what you "think, assume or believe" because none of that matters. And you can't do it.
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