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[tonyb]

Looking forward to pictures of this hat of yours, Dobb. "Genuine" Amish felt hats can be had online for about that price, and straws for a whole lot less (happen to have one myself). I didn't realize that Stetson made a version. As to that "high round crown" ... Hmmm, I always thought of Amish hats as being flat-topped, or telescope, which is essentially a flat-top profile.

 

[tonyb]

That's great, Tony... thanks for posting. Many similarities to the hat I posted and also a Florida quality, whatever that might mean. Is the sweatband also 2 1/4" wide?

Probably so. I put the thing back in a box again, up with all the other ones that never get worn. (Working on my legacy, you understand, such as it is.)

 

[TheDane]

I found some pretty poor pictures of the model on the web. Looks like the "Amish" has a flat crown (maybe a block #60), while the "Amish II" is rounder, but still quite flat. To my eye it could look like a block #52. Both are quite straight. I know, Stetson run their own block designations, but those were the profiles, the pics made me think of

 

[Dobb]

Looking forward to pictures of this hat of yours, Dobb. "Genuine" Amish felt hats can be had online for about that price, and straws for a whole lot less (happen to have one myself). I didn't realize that Stetson made a version. As to that "high round crown" ... Hmmm, I always thought of Amish hats as being flat-topped, or telescope, which is essentially a flat-top profile.

I just found the hat while checking out Stetson hats online. I would say the hat is a mix of Amish and cowboy styles . Stetson actually describes it as a cowboy hat , and calls it the Amish II . I think it is a nice mix. I really like it. The hat is also available with wider brim sizes and a flat top version. Mine has a 51/2 crown and 3 inch brim. Heck , I already have the beard so I will be good to go.

 

[Dobb]

How about this. I was told the first hat Stetson made for the West was called "The Boss of the Plains" and that hat was shaped and sold exactly like the Amish! I think I'll do a little research of my own on the history of Stetson .

 

[Brother cavefish]

i just got this coming in the mail, i always wanted a rain/camping hat- akubra

 

[coble]

How about this. I was told the first hat Stetson made for the West was called "The Boss of the Plains" and that hat was shaped and sold exactly like the Amish! I think I'll do a little research of my own on the history of Stetson .

yes the hat was called the boss of the plains. In the book that i have about the history of stetson. Supposedly one night while with a bunch of horsemen he dug a hole in the dirt, and shaped the crown of the hat in the hole and from their the boss of the plains was made. He wanted a hat that would keep the sun off of those out in the elements.
Now i could be wrong but this is what i've read. Most people think that old west hats were large brimmed hats. They weren't, they were actually top hats, homburgs, and derbys, until the boss of the plains.

 

[1930artdeco]

I picked up another hat with little to no wear other than two spots and a moth nip or tiny tear where it was creased. A Borsalino made in Italy! Any idea as to the time frame/ how to date them? I got the box at an antique store just for the hat.

Thanks,

Mike

 

[Zombie_61]

i just got this coming in the mail, i always wanted a rain/camping hat- akubra

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Looks good! It's my size, so if you decide you don't like it...

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Finally this one arrived. I was not expecting for it to be a long hair nor that it had so many moth bites.
It's a Thoroughbred Ten X Quality. I never had one and it have a very thick felt! Don't know if it's the way they are made nor I never had seen one in long hair fur.
I removed that hatband as I don't like it. It was very dusty and in the end it looks to have different hues in the crown. It looks to have a more reddish look and more grey were that hatband was (you can see it on the 9th picture).
It have that dreaded oilskin protection.

 

[splintercellsz]

Nice find, Joao!

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Thank you Justin. Don't know if I can wash it to see if it looses the reddish and became more grey.
How old can it be? Can only find one thread on TFL but it doesn't say much...

 

[splintercellsz]

60s/80s?

 

[ingineer]

Beaver Brand 5X Dark Steel
Possibly mid 70's
Most likely made by the Langenberg Hat Company in New Haven MO
Guessing the same maker as your Thoroughbred
Joao, please note they changed the size tags to include the metric size around that time.
I am also guessing late 60's for yours, since it has the oilskin.
Love that kitten finish on it , what a shame.
Pics of mine:






Richard

 

[Zombie_61]

Finally this one arrived...It's a Thoroughbred Ten X Quality...I removed that hatband as I don't like it...

I agree with the removal of the feathered (?) hatband. It gave the hat a cheesy/trendy/sell-it-to-the-tourists look, and now it looks like a working man's hat--far more dignified. And I think the color and style suit you very well! It's a shame about the moth bites, but that only adds to the character of the hat. :thumb:

 

[DOGMAN]

I have 3 of the 10x Thoroughbreds.One is a long hair rust colored hat,Pic in conversion corral page 128.All 3 have thick felt.

Finally this one arrived. I was not expecting for it to be a long hair nor that it had so many moth bites.
It's a Thoroughbred Ten X Quality. I never had one and it have a very thick felt! Don't know if it's the way they are made nor I never had seen one in long hair fur.
I removed that hatband as I don't like it. It was very dusty and in the end it looks to have different hues in the crown. It looks to have a more reddish look and more grey were that hatband was (you can see it on the 9th picture).
It have that dreaded oilskin protection.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Possibly mid 70's
Most likely made by the Langenberg Hat Company in New Haven MO
Guessing the same maker as your Thoroughbred
Joao, please note they changed the size tags to include the metric size around that time.
I am also guessing late 60's for yours, since it has the oilskin.
Love that kitten finish on it , what a shame.

You BB looks nice. Nice color.
Thank you both in guessing. I can't find much info on the thoroughbred hat Company. Is it dead or was bough by another company?

I agree with the removal of the feathered (?) hatband. It gave the hat a cheesy/trendy/sell-it-to-the-tourists look, and now it looks like a working man's hat--far more dignified. And I think the color and style suit you very well! It's a shame about the moth bites, but that only adds to the character of the hat. :thumb:

It looks feathers but it's not! But I don't like the yellow on this grey.

I have 3 of the 10x Thoroughbreds.One is a long hair rust colored hat,Pic in conversion corral page 128.All 3 have thick felt.

I have different posts/page than you so I can't find it.
Any info on them? Are those made of what fur?

 

[Dobb]

Well , my new Stetson Amish just arrived . The hat fits just right at 73/4 ! That is strange. All my Stetson hats are 71/2 and they fit just right. I expected this hat to be loose . The one thing that shocked me was the sweat band is not leather. A first for me. All my stetsons have leather sweat bands . I really like the hat , and I'll wear it with the cloth band , but I may have a leather replacement put in. It feels ok , I actually like the softness of it , but I sweat easy in the hot weather . As far as the buffalo felt , although I've read a lot of negative feedback about it , I think it is just fine.

 

[humanshoes]

A new hat for a good friend, fresh off the block from my fledging hat making enterprise. This one is rabbit fur in alabaster with a vintage southern pecan petersham ribbon.

 

[Zombie_61]

...It looks feathers but it's not! But I don't like the yellow on this grey...

Horsehair, perhaps? It's not a bad band, it's just not right for that hat.

A new hat for a good friend, fresh off the block from my fledging hat making enterprise. This one is rabbit fur in alabaster with a vintage southern pecan petersham ribbon.

A wonderful color combination. Very elegant!