Early STETSON Models- ads Pre-Depression

[fedoracentric]

I wonder, if the last word on each line isn't "Soft"? I believe so. It would give pretty good meaning: "Bronze Nutria Voyage Soft"

I agree. I thought it said "soft," too.

 

[vintage68]

Thanks for this post. Love the advertisements and of course the hats!

 

[Joshbru3]

This awesome ad is from an 1882 edition of the "Sacramento Daily Record-Union., March 15, 1882"

Not only does the ad show John B. Stetson's Signature, but a trademark stamp for "Clear Back Nutria" that I have never seen before.

It is broken into 3 images because the ad took up almost the entire length of the newspaper.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Nice find!

 

[buler]

Stetson models 1879

Stetson models 1879

 

[triple-d]

1879!!!!!.....Great ad!!!

 

[buler]

Stetson models 1880

Stetson models 1880

 

[Joshbru3]

BUMP....Great reading for Stetson lovers out there

 

[buler]

More ads, some with model names.... (click for larger image)

1896


1897


1897


April 17th, 1903


Sept 1903


Feb 1904


Dec 1904



March 1905

 

[buler]

Spring, Summer 1893

 

[Lotsahats]

If anyone ever finds one of those Stetson Yaras, let me know. I MUST have it. Not even for the shape of the hat.

 

[Lotsahats]

On another note, I remember as a child reading about Hector P. Valenti, star of stage and screen, but never really understanding his hat:

But looking at the "Romance" above, I can see how Valenti's hat might be a stylized version of it:

 

[buler]

Stetson 1918 models:

 

[Redfokker]

As a WWI Aviation historian, I NEED the "Aviator" model. It tells the story of early public interest in those new inventions in the sky!

 

[RJR]

Great series of ads,really interesting.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

It's an interesting thing but where are the big hats?

 

[commanderbond]

Looking at these ads from long ago I feel hats are one of those few mass produced items that are capable of reflecting the owner's personality.
I would say only motorcycles rank higher.
Dogs too, though they are sourced differently.

 

[moontheloon]

Stetson 1918 models:

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wow ... the Rocket and the Aviator are something I would probably kick a puppy to have

(not serious about the puppy of course)

 

[RJR]

wow ... the Rocket and the Aviator are something I would probably kick a puppy to have

(not serious about the puppy of course)

 

[BobHufford]

So Chamois hat were too cheap to carry the Stetson name, but are still excellent hat.

Stetson and Chamois in the same vicinity ... on a sweat band.