1920's Stetson Select 7 1/8

[Garrett]

I won this hat from Scottf's ebay auction but it is too small for the person it was purchased for.

Here is the link from the auction with details:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...3cNEkVU%3D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT

$150 Shipped within USA

 

[zetwal]

What is the true size? Even though it's tagged 7 1/8, the auction pages claims that is fits between 7 1/4 and 7 3/8. Will you clarify that please?

 

[Garrett]

That was the confusion for me as well. There is no way that Scottf is between a 7 1/4 and 7 3/8 if this hat is a true 7 1/8 and at 22.5" circumference it is true to its size.

 

[Garrett]

How has this not sold here? Come on folks these old ones are rare!

 

[Feraud]

I would be all over this but for the brim. It's a bit wide for me at 2.5+"..

 

[Garrett]

Its 2.5" but no more than that.

 

[rlk]

That was the confusion for me as well. There is no way that Scottf is between a 7 1/4 and 7 3/8 if this hat is a true 7 1/8 and at 22.5" circumference it is true to its size.

I have another of his early Stetson 7-1/8 hats(just under 22-1/2"). The very soft bodies and sweatbands can be worn high and snug on a 7-1/4+ head much as they likely were when new judging from contemporary photos. Probably fine for 7-1/8 with a touch of padding. Hats this old are not everyday users however(not with original sweatband anyway -which would be a shame to lose). Someone buy this hat so I don't.

 

[Garrett]

Ok, well I guess I'll just have it cut down to my size.

 

[Garrett]

Couldn't bring myself to cut this old hat down. I'll offer it here for $100 shipped within USA. Not a bad price for a near new condition 7 1/8 Stetson from the late 20's/Early 30's

 

[fluteplayer07]

This is killing me... I just wrapped up my holiday shopping for myself last night. And this is my size, too.

 

[Garrett]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320625560159&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

 

[Viktor]

Very nice hat and price! I'm 7 1/4 and out of luck.

~vm~