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[Jeremy T Garner]

Yes sir I was just tying to date it

 

[moontheloon]

Yes sir I was just tying to date it

if I am not mistaken a Temple is a pretty modern model so it is not going to be all that old

 

[Jeremy T Garner]

if I am not mistaken a Temple is a pretty modern model so it is not going to be all that old

I was guessing the 90s but wasn't sure and just thought If i could get some background on it that would be cool. I posted it in the ask a question get an answer thread like you suggested.

 

[Bob Roberts]

One Premier Quality Stetson Whippet is on the way from the Hatco Outlet courtesy of Mr Jeremy Garner. Thank you kindly Jer! Longer version (for those interested) in the "What hat are you waiting for?" thread...

 

[Bob Roberts]

Stetson 150th Anniversary Premier (open crown) Royal DeLuxe Quality Whippet in "Sage." Lovely gift from Mr Jeremy Garner.

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[Doctor Strange]

I was guessing the 90s but wasn't sure and just thought If i could get some background on it that would be cool. I posted it in the ask a question get an answer thread like you suggested.

The Stetson Temple appeared in the early 90s when Stetson lost the license for official Indiana Jones hats they'd had since Temple of Doom. They took their Indy hat, changed it just slightly, and gave it a name that left very little question about what style it was supposed to reflect. (Of course, the Temple is a pretty lame Indy hat, but that's a separate issue.)

 

[Jeremy T Garner]

Stetson 150th Anniversary Premier (open crown) Royal DeLuxe Quality Whippet in "Sage." Lovely gift from Mr Jeremy Garner.

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Looking great Bob!

 

[Jeremy T Garner]

The Stetson Temple appeared in the early 90s when Stetson lost the license for official Indiana Jones hats they'd had since Temple of Doom. They took their Indy hat, changed it just slightly, and gave it a name that left very little question about what style it was supposed to reflect. (Of course, the Temple is a pretty lame Indy hat, but that's a separate issue.)

This was just what I was looking for. Thank you for the enlightenment on this. I am trying to learn as much as I can...

 

[Doctor Strange]

Sure, happy to help. I had a Temple for a long time, it was a good hat. I just sold it to another Lounger last year to help finance its custom-made replacement.

 

[Benzadmiral]

Sure, happy to help. I had a Temple for a long time, it was a good hat. I just sold it to another Lounger last year to help finance its custom-made replacement.

Temples were my favorite hats in my First Hat-Wearing Age, ca. 1993-1998. I still have two, a silver-mist and a nougat (reddish-tan), colors I don't think Stetson offers in that model any more. The silver-mist is a bit stiff, the nougat very nice and comfortable. I have better hats (vintage and customs) now, but I don't really want to part with these. Maybe I'll ask one of our custom hatters to reblock 'em with a little higher and straighter crown.

 

[Frunobulax]

Stetson 150th Anniversary Premier (open crown) Royal DeLuxe Quality Whippet in "Sage." Lovely gift from Mr Jeremy Garner.

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Looks good, Bob. How does the felt compare to your Stetsonian?


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Looks good, Bob. How does the felt compare to your Stetsonian?


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

Thanks Jim. Its very close. The felt is a tad denser but not stiff at all, which is nice. Color is a very rich sage. I would say the color dye is nicer.

 

[Jeremy T Garner]

Temples were my favorite hats in my First Hat-Wearing Age, ca. 1993-1998. I still have two, a silver-mist and a nougat (reddish-tan), colors I don't think Stetson offers in that model any more. The silver-mist is a bit stiff, the nougat very nice and comfortable. I have better hats (vintage and customs) now, but I don't really want to part with these. Maybe I'll ask one of our custom hatters to reblock 'em with a little higher and straighter crown.

I would love to see the outcome if you do chose to have that done!

 

[RBeck74]

Hello, first post here. I just picked this up and I'm wondering what I have.





Paid $45 for it and I think it looks pretty good. This would be my second hat!

Thanks for looking.

 

[hatsRme]

View attachment 77203 View attachment 77204 View attachment 77203 View attachment 77204 Hello, first post here. I just picked this up and I'm wondering what I have.

Paid $45 for it and I think it looks pretty good. This would be my second hat!

Thanks for looking.

I would, if I could, but no pictures were visible. If it's the lid in your avatar, I think you did well....

Try again?

 

[RBeck74]

I would, if I could, but no pictures were visible. If it's the lid in your avatar, I think you did well....

Try again?

Just fixed the link! Thanks, it is the one in my avatar.

 

[RJR]

Just fixed the link! Thanks, it is the one in my avatar.

It looks like a good acquisition to me.

 

[RBeck74]

It looks like a good acquisition to me.

Thanks. Here's what the inside looks like.

 

[Frunobulax]

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Thanks. Here's what the inside looks like.

Any other interior markings would be helpful, too. Things like size tag, store markings, etc. Look behind the sweatband to see if there is a reorder tag.

In any case, sweet deal.


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[hatsRme]

Any other interior markings would be helpful, too. Things like size tag, store markings, etc. Look behind the sweatband to see if there is a reorder tag.
In any case, sweet deal.

VERY sweet!!! Well done, @RBeck74! Unusual liner color might confound our guesses on the exact date, but my vote says about 1960, maybe earlier. The best thing, though, is that the proportions are just perfect for you, in my opinion. SHARP!!