Latest find

[MKL]

Here is a shot of my latest find. It is a Stetson Royal. Any idea of the age? Needs cleaning otherwise it is in great shape.

MKL

 

[Snrbfshn]

Shots of inside will help...

Give us some looks at the liner and sweat; even the reorder label.

 

[Twitch]

I was bidding on one just like it and stopped at $45 since I'm not sure how much it is "really" worth....

 

[MKL]

inside shot

Here is a shot of the inside.

There is a tag that says the following:

O.P.S.
Sec. 43 C.P.R. 7
Price $12.50

On the inside band it says Stetsonian.

Thanks for any information.

MKL

 

[jamespowers]

Interesting and a good call you made there. You have a late 1940s Stetson Stetsonian. Nice wide brim and tall crown. It looks just like the ad from 1947:

I think we might just have a match there. So let's say 1947.

Regards to all,

J

 

[shamus]

Sharp hat! Where did you find it?

 

[Hemingway Jones]

I agree. Very nice hat; great color, style, and a wind trolley to boot! Post a picture sometime wearing it. Then the hat will really come alive.
Enjoy it.

 

[MKL]

Thanks fellows. I actually found the hat on eBay a while back for a great price. I was surprised about the price. Received it a few weeks ago. Very happy with it.

I will try to post some other shots.

Thanks J for the ad shot.

mkl

 

[Siirous]

It's a fine looking had indeed, but the best name they could come up with for their line was "Stetson Stetsonian"?

Sincerely,
Rob

 

[Twitch]

Well guys I won another Royal Deluxe on Ebay. Not the greatest pics-

 

[Old Fogey UK]

I have a similar hat but a slightly lighter gray. Mine has a Cavanagh-type edge, 2.5 inch brim and a 5.25 inch crown. The ribbon is black and 2 inches wide. It has a cord and a little button.
The sweatband is brown and marked -
Stetson Twenty (at the front)
The Sovereign Stetson Mode Edge (left side)
Stetson Twenty (under the cellophane)
Reorder # is C72027
Block B884
In overall appearance, apart from the mode edge, it is like the Bruce Willis hat in Last Man Standing.
Can anyone date this one also, please ?
(Sorry, won't have a digital camera until Christmas)

 

[jamespowers]

Well guys I won another Royal Deluxe on Ebay. Not the greatest pics-

Yours is a little bit newer than MKL's. I would say 50s for sure. You can see the liner is just a little bit different. That plastic topper makes it newer.

Regards to all,

J

 

[jamespowers]

I have a similar hat but a slightly lighter gray. Mine has a Cavanagh-type edge, 2.5 inch brim and a 5.25 inch crown. The ribbon is black and 2 inches wide. It has a cord and a little button.
The sweatband is brown and marked -
Stetson Twenty (at the front)
The Sovereign Stetson Mode Edge (left side)
Stetson Twenty (under the cellophane)
Reorder # is C72027
Block B884
In overall appearance, apart from the mode edge, it is like the Bruce Willis hat in Last Man Standing.
Can anyone date this one also, please ?
(Sorry, won't have a digital camera until Christmas)

Nice hat. You are in the 1950s with that one as well. The Sovereign Twenty was a nice hat--especially with the Mode Edge. Enjoy it.

Regards to all,

J

 

[Fedorista]

Here is a shot of the inside.

There is a tag that says the following:

O.P.S.
Sec. 43 C.P.R. 7
Price $12.50

On the inside band it says Stetsonian.

Thanks for any information.

MKL

O.P.S. = Office of Price Stabilization = Korean War vintage bueaucracy = 1950 - 1953



Administrative History

Established: In the Economic Stabilization Agency, by General Order No. 2, Economic Stabilization Administrator, January 24, 1951. Director of Price Stabilization appointed November 30, 1950, under provisions of EO 10161, September 9, 1950, pursuant to the Defense Production Act of 1950 (64 Stat. 798), September 8, 1950.

Functions: Obtained voluntary compliance with measures to stabilize prices. Established and administered price regulations. Operated through 14 regional and about 90 district offices in principal cities of the United States and its territories and possessions, assisted by industry advisory committees.

Abolished: April 30, 1953, pursuant to EO 10434, February 6, 1953, following the decontrol of all prices and the expiration of price control provisions of the Defense Production Act. Liquidation activities terminated, June 30, 1953, and residual functions reverted to the Economic Stabilization Agency.

 

[Mycroft]

O.P.S. = Office of Price Stabilization = Korean War vintage bueaucracy = 1950 - 1953



Administrative History

Established: In the Economic Stabilization Agency, by General Order No. 2, Economic Stabilization Administrator, January 24, 1951. Director of Price Stabilization appointed November 30, 1950, under provisions of EO 10161, September 9, 1950, pursuant to the Defense Production Act of 1950 (64 Stat. 798), September 8, 1950.

Functions: Obtained voluntary compliance with measures to stabilize prices. Established and administered price regulations. Operated through 14 regional and about 90 district offices in principal cities of the United States and its territories and possessions, assisted by industry advisory committees.

Abolished: April 30, 1953, pursuant to EO 10434, February 6, 1953, following the decontrol of all prices and the expiration of price control provisions of the Defense Production Act. Liquidation activities terminated, June 30, 1953, and residual functions reverted to the Economic Stabilization Agency.

Wow thanks for the info, and welcome to the lounge. :cheers1: -on me.

 

[jamespowers]

Very interesting. Glad you shared it.

Regards to all,

J

 

[Bud-n-Texas]

Resistol Lawton

Just purchased this Resistol on eBay and anticipate the arival soon. Anyone know abot this hat? Age quality etc...

 

[MKL]

Thanks Fedorista, I greatly appreciate the info

 

[Fedorista]

Mycroft, jamespowers, MKL,

Thanks. Pleased to assist.