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[Hurricane Jack]

Oh yeah and then there's this....the view from the dental mirror...looks like a reorder number? I chickened out on peeling the sweat back any further but I could see the edges of the red/orange tag with what looked like maybe some ink writing on it...I think the rest will have to remain a mystery.

Having said that, the agent that listed the hat was kind enough to inquire about the hat's history for me. She found that it belonged to "August Ekdiahl Johnson, a man of Swedish decent who settled in Decker, TX sometime before 1891. He worked in farming or the new Swedish settlement in Texas and the name was placed in the hat for identification in case of injury or death. He was the sole owner of the hat."

It's pretty fascinating to think of the history of things like this that have found their way to rest in our possession. I hope that this hat will stay with me for a long time to come.

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Good job in taking care & being careful! Treasure what you have!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Yes, a few weeks back. The dogs chased it out into the field and I took care of it with the shotgun. Boy did it stink!

Wining reply! I laughed for two minutes.


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[deadlyhandsome]

A variation on the Jewish Shtreimel hat perhaps?
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Maybe. If so, the Dobbs looks poorly done.


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[deadlyhandsome]

Ummmm...no, thank God.

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So, does that mean you’re not interested in this very unique vintage Dobbs?


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[Hat and Rehat]

Oh yeah and then there's this....the view from the dental mirror...looks like a reorder number? I chickened out on peeling the sweat back any further but I could see the edges of the red/orange tag with what looked like maybe some ink writing on it...I think the rest will have to remain a mystery.

Having said that, the agent that listed the hat was kind enough to inquire about the hat's history for me. She found that it belonged to "August Ekdiahl Johnson, a man of Swedish decent who settled in Decker, TX sometime before 1891. He worked in farming or the new Swedish settlement in Texas and the name was placed in the hat for identification in case of injury or death. He was the sole owner of the hat."

It's pretty fascinating to think of the history of things like this that have found their way to rest in our possession. I hope that this hat will stay with me for a long time to come.

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If not, I'm also of Swedish decent.

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[AbbaDatDeHat]

Oh yeah and then there's this....the view from the dental mirror...looks like a reorder number? I chickened out on peeling the sweat back any further but I could see the edges of the red/orange tag with what looked like maybe some ink writing on it...I think the rest will have to remain a mystery.

Having said that, the agent that listed the hat was kind enough to inquire about the hat's history for me. She found that it belonged to "August Ekdiahl Johnson, a man of Swedish decent who settled in Decker, TX sometime before 1891. He worked in farming or the new Swedish settlement in Texas and the name was placed in the hat for identification in case of injury or death. He was the sole owner of the hat."

It's pretty fascinating to think of the history of things like this that have found their way to rest in our possession. I hope that this hat will stay with me for a long time to come.

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Excellent history and good job with the mirror. If you ever get more curious, Lot #s are large characters. Let us know.
A Special Stetson to be sure. Thanks
Bowen

 

[cozy d]

Excellent history and good job with the mirror. If you ever get more curious, Lot #s are large characters. Let us know.
A Special Stetson to be sure. Thanks
Bowen

I noticed that often these old Boss Raw Edge hats also have "The Fray" on the sweat but this one does not. As I understand from reading some of the older posts that "The Fray" had to do with a process used when making the sweat band and named after the Stetson officer who came up with the idea? Is that all or do any of you know more of that story? I think the previous info/pictures posted may have been lost to copyright law...

 

[jlee562]

I noticed that often these old Boss Raw Edge hats also have "The Fray" on the sweat but this one does not. As I understand from reading some of the older posts that "The Fray" had to do with a process used when making the sweat band and named after the Stetson officer who came up with the idea? Is that all or do any of you know more of that story? I think the previous info/pictures posted may have been lost to copyright law...

See: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/join-the-fray.47780/page-2#post-1328066

 

[Cornshucker77]

@Rmccamey , they're out there. Kind of like searching for Unicorns and hens teeth. Can't find my old pics but I owned this same hat. Ecuadorian Supernatural, one of the finest Panama's I've ever had. Style was not for me and moved it on.

Holy cow that is about as fine of weave as you can get isn't it? A beauty!!

 

[Rmccamey]

I need suggestions for a good block to purchase. I'm not getting into the business or anything, just need a good, sturdy block I can use to clean up hats, help straighten old creases, and general upkeep. Do I need a block in my size or a size smaller?

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I need suggestions for a good block to purchase. I'm not getting into the business or anything, just need a good, sturdy block I can use to clean up hats, help straighten old creases, and general upkeep. Do I need a block in my size or a size smaller?

Are you looking to reshape your hats or to make hats? Are you going to remove the sweatbands?

https://hatterssupplyhouse.com/hat-blocks/


https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/buying-hat-blocks-what-does-one-need-to-know.74078/


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[Rmccamey]

Thanks just cleaning and reshaping without removing the sweatband.

Are you looking to reshape your hats or to make hats? Are you going to remove the sweatbands?

https://hatterssupplyhouse.com/hat-blocks/


https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/buying-hat-blocks-what-does-one-need-to-know.74078/


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[deadlyhandsome]

I hear good things about Hatters Supply House so I’d give them a look. You should be able to order your actual size if you are reblocking without removing the sweatband. Of course, you won’t get quite as good results as the block will be slightly loose, but most of us are pleased with how it comes out. The good part about buying new from a hat supply store is you can ask the employees these questions and get expert advice. You also get the option of getting a matching flange and band block.


https://hatterssupplyhouse.com/hat-blocks/


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[M Hatman]

Has anyone seen anything like this?

I can only guess that it was some aftermarket add-on.


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Now THAT is one tricked out lid! As I looked at the pictures the sounds of a Russian men's choir wafted in the soft summer breeze..........and thoughts of the winter scenes in Doctor Zhivago passed by...........

 

[keith1940]

Not sure if this is the correct thread to post this question but: Will you folks date this hat for me? It is in excellent condition so I think it is not very old? Purple lining. Royal Stetson. Stratoliner. 2 1/2" brim. As shown the crown is about 4" high. It is a small size and I do not know the code on the size tag; perhaps a 6 3/4? Is the correct color name Gray? Thank you for the help.

 

[jlee562]

Manilla cardstock keyhole tag, probably 40's-50's.

I have a similar liner in my Junior Cowboy:

 

[moehawk]

Has anyone seen anything like this?

I can only guess that it was some aftermarket add-on.


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A prop from the lost episode of Star Trek called "The Trouble With Trilbies".

 

[carouselvic]

without the word steton and no integer screams mid-50's to me

 

[Rmccamey]

A fantastic hat, no matter the year!

 

[drmaxtejeda]

A prop from the lost episode of Star Trek called "The Trouble With Trilbies".

Ha!

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