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[Hat Masterson]

Interesting that it's for the French market and I have it. Hmmmm. Thanks for link, Steur. Escapade. I wonder about what year it is?

 

[steur]

Interesting that it's for the French market and I have it. Hmmmm. Thanks for link, Steur. Escapade. I wonder about what year it is?

I should make that a bit wider: Meddens was actually a Dutch clothingstore chain (I thought the name sounded familiar). Founded in 1830 and the last one closed in 2011.

I have two of these Escapade hats myself, which I have down as sixties hats, but I think they started making these earlier, probably from the mid to late fifties on.

 

[Hat Masterson]

Those are nice. Mine has the same material--seems almost like a Selentino Queen--but a same-felt, and thinner, ribbon. Perhaps its earlier than yours?

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I have recently taken in this new specimen and wonder if anyone is familiar with the brand. It's pretty clean, so I might just wipe it down and wear it. It's got kind of a velour feel to it. Pictures are below: View attachment 160184
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I’ve not been impressed with my US made Flèche hats. The French made hats are a whole different (nicer) animal. Good get.

 

[Gazman G.]

Recently bought a Stetson online but all the seller could tell me about it is that he purchased through an Estate Sale.Also might mention that these are the seller's pics not mine. I know it's probably a bit premature but Would very much appreciate all or any information on this great old Stetson. Will upload more detailed pictures when it arrives. Also might help to mention that I'm in Australia so it's fair to say that it may not be U.S. stock.Thanks.

 

[hatsRme]

Have you read any of the Stetson dating threads? Ought to be an easy thing. My guess: ca 1970

 

[Rmccamey]

In the Links to Important Hat Thread thread, there are several threads on dating based on liner info, size tag, sweatband stamps, etc. Going tnrough that info might help. More closeup pictures of all those details will be needed as well. Your size tag looks like a late 50's to early for 60's to me but I am only a novice historian here on the lounge.

 

[Gazman G.]

In the Links to Important Hat Thread thread, there are several threads on dating based on liner info, size tag, sweatband stamps, etc. Going tnrough that info might help. More closeup pictures of all those details will be needed as well. Your size tag looks like a late 50's to early for 60's to me but I am only a novice historian here on the lounge.

Thank you will definitely have a look. I also own a Stetson straw fedora,but it's brand new.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

A 60’s Stetson it’s a hat not much more. If you are just starting to get into Fedora wearing it is a tip toe into the water. An as you progress in your knowledge and pick you a 30 or 30 ear Stetson this hat will set on the shelf and not be worn much. [emoji3]

 

[Gazman G.]

Yes my knowledge will grow as will my love for the Stetson,but this "hat" will be worn and yes sometimes shelved,but never forgotten.

 

[Just Daniel]

Nice! The other threads for Stetson dates do have a ton of information you’ll get to know well, but looking through it all can be quite daunting.

From what I have seen, clues from earliest to latest:

1) the platic liner would indicate ‘52 at the earliest,
2) the black sweat and the size tag indicate late 50s
3) the liner crest is most likely early 60s

Enjoy the hat, and welcome to the Lounge! From my little time here everyone is nice and happy to share information with fellow addicts!

Daniel

Yes my knowledge will grow as will my love for the Stetson,but this "hat" will be worn and yes sometimes shelved,but never forgotten.

 

[carouselvic]

What I see is it is foreign made and the criteria for dating it is very different compared to American Stetsons.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

The photos lack the resolution needed. It would also be helpful to have photos of any labels etc. that are behind the sweatband. Is this a Canadian hat? Is it a German contract hat? You don’t provide enough high resolution photos for much accuracy.

From the style, I’d guess it was a 1970s to 1980s hat, but it could be a 1960s. It certainly looks like a specimen made after the decline in quality hat making.

You’d do well to spend some hours looking at the various dating guides. Also don’t be surprised or offended if one of the bartenders (site moderators) merge your thread into an existing thread; it happens to us all.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...to-discuss-the-age-of-your-vintage-hat.30350/




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[moontheloon]

that is not a US produced Stetson therefor none of the dating clues most are going by apply

this is a post 60s hat to my eye ...

 

[Just Daniel]

Great point Vic, I was figuring that but figured on taking a quick shot to help.

Also it could be pieces and parts of various innards-

Daniel

What I see is it is foreign made and the criteria for dating it is very different compared to American Stetsons.

 

[moontheloon]

Also it could be pieces and parts of various innards-

Daniel

highly unlikely

 

[GWD]

Based on the liner and style, my best guestimation is 60's - 70's.

 

[Frunobulax]

April 9, 1969 at 2:50 PM. It was the next to last hat off the line that day before the shift ended.

Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

April 9, 1969 at 2:50 PM. It was the next to last hat off the line that day before the shift ended.

Sent directly from my mind to yours.

I thought I recognized old Stanley’s work; no one sewed in those cheap quasi leather sweats like he did.


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[moontheloon]

Based on the liner and style, my best guestimation is 60's - 70's.

can't really base dating on style when a hat made out of the US because they did not follow American trends

you will commonly see European hats that are dead ringers for 60s or 70s US hats and you find out they were made in the 1940s

but I do agree with your dating