Very nice @Bryce ! I find Seiter & Sheldon / Seiter & Seiter (the S & S in the logo) referenced in the 1898 - 1926 range.
Referencing the "Special" naming in 1898:
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This ad is from 1905.
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1926:
Very interesting. Thank you for the information.
That's a great looking hat. Unfortunately I wear a 7, and I wouldn't dare try stretching it.A great old derby Bryce. There are a lot of old manufacturers and store brands that have been lost to time, but they made and sold some great hats nonetheless. Here is an old Kaufman/Crosby of mine, about the same vintage as yours.
FYI, If you wear a 6 7/8, there are a lot of great old bowlers to be had at bargain prices.
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