*** SOLD *** "Old West" black leather, snip-toe western boots from Shepler's, leather soles, size 10-1/2 D. They have been worn a few times, but well-cared for and are in excellent condition. I purchased them new about three years ago - original cost was $149. Asking $80.00 shipped in the...
I have had nothing but great luck with only two places I've used (and have used both many times) - Texas Hatters in Lockhart, TX (http://texashatters.com) and Paris Hatters in San Antonio, TX (http://parishatters.com). Excellent work and great prices.
Stetson 15
I thought we had a "Dating your hat" forum, but could not locate it today - so I am here for second (or 3rd, 4th, 5th . . . ) opinion as the approximate age of the Stetson I picked up yesterday.
Below is my “new” Stetson Fifteen 3X western I got at an antique shop (sorry for the...
My “new” Stetson Fifteen 3X western I was able to pick-up yesterday at an antique shop (sorry for the poor camera phone picture - only camera I have with me right now). Appears unworn and the box is likely original to the hat. Liner is embroidered with protector over the “Last Drop” logo. I...
I am coming late to the party - my CD did not arrive in TX until I went back on active-duty, but if finally caught up today. Perfect fit, and gave it a quick teardrop bash. Mine seems to have a taller crown that my previous CD - about the same as the early '50s Open Road I brought with me...
I was in Paris Hatters with my son on Friday and Abe had received his 2012 Retailer of the Year award from Stetson. I told him I would share a picture on TFL:
My “new” (and unusual) Byer-Rolnick era Resistol “Platinum Beaver 65” – more info in the Resistol Roundup thread:
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?42092-The-Resistol-Roundup&p=1582531#post1582531
Here is a Resistol Platinum Beaver 65 western I received today. It is a Byer-Rolnick era hat and is a beautiful light grey/silver color in very condition (I will brush, steam, and bash later tonight). It is in excellent condition, except for being poorly stored and in need a brim and crown...
Now on ebay - free shipping for TFL members - just ask for an invoice and mention you are a TFL member:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261162497910
“Seminole Indian standing in open field holding cowboy hat.” Date listed as “mid-1950s.”
“Cowboy at an open range roundup near Fort McCoy – Florida.” Circa 1910.
“Unidentified cowboy gets a soda from the soda shop - Bonifay, Florida.” Rodeo publicity photo from 1949.
“Gilchrist County Sheriff Dozier H. Browning.” 1940
“Sheriff Neil F. Law - Hernando County, Florida” – No date - Sheriff from 1933 to 1949.
“Citrus County Florida Sheriff Frank Morris.” Not dated – Sheriff form 1945 to 1953.
A few items from the “Florida Memory Collection” - http://www.floridamemory.com/
As you can see I have indulged my preferences for thin ribbons, law enforcement, and things western (dates and captions supplied from the archive).
“Men in a room at the Gadsden County courthouse” - Quincy...
FOR SALE OR TRADE – Stetson 4X Open Road, size 7-1/4 Long Oval, silverbelly. A nice modern OR – probably 1970s or 80s based on the box, etc. – excellent condition – appears to have been worn very little, if at all. Color is a light gray/silver. Brim is 2-3/4” wide and crown is 4-1/2” tall as...
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