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  1. M Hatman

    The Stratoliner Appreciation Club {MODERN}

    I like to get an original pin for each of my modern Strats!!! M;)
  2. M Hatman

    The Stratoliner Appreciation Club {MODERN}

    Here is one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1930s-1940s-DC-3-TWA-Airline-Lapel-Pin-C-catch-Pinback-RARE/292943045712?hash=item4434c42450:g:FIkAAOSw6IdcHRqH:sc:USPSFirstClass!61068!US!-1:rk:21:pf:0 There is usually always one on the Bay at any given time. Sometimes even a proper Stratoliner...
  3. M Hatman

    Western, anyone?

    From a 1931 McKibbin wholesale catalog. Interesting but somewhat limited felt western hats....VERY interesting western inspired straw hats however!!! More on this catalog here...
  4. M Hatman

    The STETSON WAY, Advertising and ephemera of the Golden Era

    Could be the real deal......and anything framed will be expensive.....if for nothing else, just the framing. Is there any identification on the back of the frame? With all I said about caution....there are reputable experienced dealers out there.... AND often they will let you call and actually...
  5. M Hatman

    The STETSON WAY, Advertising and ephemera of the Golden Era

    I see the origionals around, BUT, there are many reproductions offered, even in differant sizes (you select the size you want)......so hard to say. I will say with the new ones in the mix....I would much rather look at one in person.....MUCH easier to determine that way! So....I have shied...
  6. M Hatman

    The STETSON WAY, Advertising and ephemera of the Golden Era

    I have seen these around, I have to look at each one as I love the images.......I think they are from an ad campaign from the 70's or 80's.......... what is the provanonce with yours Jack? M:) I know I see new ones on ebay all the time. Still look at them:rolleyes:;)
  7. M Hatman

    The Stetson One-Hundred "100"

    Patience really CAN be a virtue......AND save money too!!!:eek::rolleyes:;) M:):):):)
  8. M Hatman

    The OTHER Ways, Advertising and ephemera of the Golden Era from other than Stetson

    1931 McKibbin wholesale catalog. VERY art deco silver and black cover. Seems to be nice high end goods. I am showing the whole catalog..........this will be in two parts. M;)
  9. M Hatman

    The Open Road Guild

    In the Spring of 1950.....the Stetson Open Road was a hat anybody would be proud to wear...East or West...... By October of 1960 (a litte over 10 years later) the OR has become THE "Hat of the West" AND Stetson's all time best selling western. Yes, quite a versatile and remarkable hat!! One...
  10. M Hatman

    The STETSON WAY, Advertising and ephemera of the Golden Era

    October, 1960 The Open Road is now the best selling western hat! ;) M:)
  11. M Hatman

    Western, anyone?

    In the Spring of 1950.....the Stetson Open Road was a hat anybody would be proud to wear...East or West...... A litte over 10 years later in the Fall of 1960 we find that the Stetson Open Road is THE "Hat of the West"!!!! And the best selling Western of all time......perhaps the sales to those...
  12. M Hatman

    Western, anyone?

    Oh wow! You certainly have some nice hats.........I would love to find one like that! Well If you ever tire of it:rolleyes: M:)
  13. M Hatman

    Stetson Nostalgia 7 5/8 (61) fedora In Mink Brown. **SOLD**

    Ok already......PM sent! M;)
  14. M Hatman

    Western, anyone?

    So true......but nationally sold pre-creased hats (to which my post was reffering to) they run close to the timelines indicated in the catalogs. Regionally and individually many features were present for a much longer time. I have seen sort of "mule kicks" in army hats dating as far back as...
  15. M Hatman

    Borsalino grey/green fedora size 7 1/2 US (6 1/2 Punti). **SOLD**

    Yes...I know......and that was what I was afraid of.....though your $89 offer WAS a deal........but the wife has seen more than a few packages lately....... M
  16. M Hatman

    Post New Hats Here!

    I predict you will LOVE your new hat!;)
  17. M Hatman

    Hat Life magazine

    I ran across this interesting article from a 1957 "Hat Life" magazine talking about the price of fur and the threat of rabbit extermination back in 1955.......(ironically about the time of the lower crown short brim introduction). Could cutting costs have been the drive for these "new" styles...
  18. M Hatman

    Borsalino grey/green fedora size 7 1/2 US (6 1/2 Punti). **SOLD**

    Whew.........I was VERY close on this one......but the looks from the Wife have led me to step it back a little.........I have been saved more explanations as to why I needed this hat! M;)
  19. M Hatman

    Western, anyone?

    Christmas 1964 Miller-Stockman....Resistol led the new crown parade!

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