Dating Your Hat (A Place to Discuss the Age of Your Vintage Hat)

[hatsRme]

Before finding custom hatters and the very occasional, ultra-rare vintage in my size, I might have worn that vintage Stetson BOX.

 

[alanfgag]

70's Playboy with more vintage box for sure

The earliest hat I've received in that box was delivery dated to 1956 - other arrived with mid 1960s hats inside. It might have been in use to the end.

 

[Gabe Long]

Royal Stetson who needs a birthday. This little guy has a bound 2" brim. No model name anywhere that I can find other than Royal Stetson.

I started this thread in 2008, and it is still alive! I've left, forgotten my password, and had to create a new account since then. Where does the time go?

 

[Frunobulax]

Looks 60s. Does the size tag have the metric measurement on it?

 

[Gabe Long]

Nah, it's "Long Oval 7 5/8"

 

[Frunobulax]

I don't think they added the metic until the mid-60s.

 

[Bob Roberts]

I don't think they added the metic until the mid-60s.

METRIC. Cheers my friend!

 

[carouselvic]

I don't think they added the metic until the mid-60s.

No way....more like the 80's

 

[Frunobulax]

No way....more like the 80's

Really? Can you tell me why you think that? The reorder tag? Liner tip?

My 60s guess was based on the non- metric size tag, mostly.


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[carouselvic]

I wasn't dating any hat I was simply replying to your quote on when metric sizing first appeared on the size tags.

mid 60's- 70's on the hat above

 

[Frunobulax]

OK, thanks. I misunderstood. And I had mistakenly thought they added those cm size designations earlier.

 

[splintercellsz]

bump. this was always a fun informative thread.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Thanks for the bump, Justin. This is a very useful thread.

I’m waiting for this to arrive, any idea of its age?

I’m hoping ‘60s. I own a few Borsalinos but there are so many variations I get lost quickly. Thanks in advance!

Brent


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[Hurricane Jack]

Thanks for the bump, Justin. This is a very useful thread.

I’m waiting for this to arrive, any idea of its age?

I’m hoping ‘60s. I own a few Borsalinos but there are so many variations I get lost quickly. Thanks in advance!

Brent


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I have one. Mine is late 70's I think.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I have one. Mine is late 70's I think.

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Thanks Jack. It looks like a match to me.

 

[splintercellsz]

Thanks Jack. It looks like a match to me.

zing!

 

[omegagrey]

I've tried searching but not having much luck, can I get any help in possibly dating this hat? I am thinking 60'a from what I can gather...thought I would ask the experts though. Thank you

edit: more info, there is no size tag, no other markings, nothing under the sweat band. I do have a box it came with, but that could easily be swapped, I'm assuming, and can't guarantee it is the original box it came with.

 

[Frunobulax]

I've tried searching but not having much luck, can I get any help in possibly dating this hat? I am thinking 60'a from what I can gather...thought I would ask the experts though. Thank you

edit: more info, there is no size tag, no other markings, nothing under the sweat band. I do have a box it came with, but that could easily be swapped, I'm assuming, and can't guarantee it is the original box it came with.

Late 50s, early 60s.


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[splintercellsz]

i would feel safe with what Fruno said. great looking hat!

 

[omegagrey]

Late 50s, early 60s.


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Thank you!

i would feel safe with what Fruno said. great looking hat!

Thank you! It was a bit of a gamble. Found on ebay, but the size stated had me concerned. It was stated as being a 6 1/2, but it (fortunately) fits like a 7, which I can wear. A little snug but works.