A couple of pages from the 1901 Stetson catalog. The first pic is the Boss Raw Edge logo that my hat has. It was only used on hats of Nutria Grade, as opposed to the more expensive Real Nutria grade. This proves my hat is Nutria. Boss Raw Edge Kettle Finish hats were only offered in grades of Nutria and Beaver. The other two pics list similar hats of Nutria and Beaver and show a photo of them. There are other pages of Boss Raw Edge Kettle Finish hats of other styles in the catalog. By the way, I'd said my brim was 2 1/2 inches with the curl, and 3 inches or so before curling. In fact, it's only 2 3/4 inches with the brim laid flat. Also note that the catalog states that Stetson makes imitations of the Boss Raw Edge Kettle Finish in grades of 1X and No. 1 quality felts.
See 1900s Stetson Catalog reprint thread. So what exactly don't you believe or take issue with?
I texted the seller to see if the hat has Stetson tags or a Lot Number. I'll let you know if he responds.
I haven't heard back from the seller, increasing my suspicion that he may be trying to pass a later hat off as an 1880's hat.
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