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[mayserwegener]

Perry, Thanks! Do you know if this was an officially released model?

 

[hatophile]

No, don't know Steve. The name sounds familiar though.
There's a 50's version listed on Ebay now.

 

[hatophile]

Here's some info on a furfelt version:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/stetson-medalist-history.32439/

 

[mayserwegener]

Perry, Thanks for the information. I searched around but could only find vintage models. I guess this one is a prototype.

 

[hatsRme]

Gorgeous lid, Steve! But, it just seems odd to see you in a Stetson.

 

[mayserwegener]

Gorgeous lid, Steve! But, it just seems odd to see you in a Stetson.

Thanks! Yes haven't worn one in a long while although I have a few. I will give this one a showing later this week.

 

[TheDane]

Gorgeous lid, Steve! But, it just seems odd to see you in a Stetson.

I'm with you right there, Charlie ... kinda scary =8-O

It sure is a really nice looking reissue/proto, Steve. Next time, buy two

 

[mayserwegener]

I only posted photos of it. Haven't worn it yet. Also forgot to mention the poor ribbon / bow application.

 

[1mach1]

Also forgot to mention the poor ribbon / bow application.

That sounds typical of modern Stetsons.
It's a great looking hat, Steve!

 

[Alive'n'Amplified]

Not a bad straw hat for $60. You can always put a new ribbon or pug on it.


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[Rogera]

Stetson "Medalist" Panama, Crown 5 inches, Brim 2 1/8 inches . I picked this one up at the Stetson Garland Outlet for about $60.00. It doesn't have a size tag (measures around 7 1/4 / 58cm) or paper label so it might be a prototype. I think it has a nice form and has a nice Cuenca weave especially for the price.

Man, that's nice Steve

 

[Joshbru3]

Stetson "Medalist" Panama, Crown 5 inches, Brim 2 1/8 inches . I picked this one up at the Stetson Garland Outlet for about $60.00. It doesn't have a size tag (measures around 7 1/4 / 58cm) or paper label so it might be a prototype. I think it has a nice form and has a nice Cuenca weave especially for the price.

That's actually a VERY nice straw body for $60. Looks like what Stetson (Hatco) would call their Grade 20 panama. Interesting though, the woven edge is not something I have seen on modern Stetson straws because most of them are stitched and cut. The Stetson "Medalist" designation wasn't so much a model name as it was a line name. I have seen vintage felts and straws with the Medalist sweatband stamp, and all seem to be "mid grade" hats with some flair to them (fancy ribbon, etc.) I am unsure what price point they were listed at in the 50's, but they were nice hats. The sweatband stamp seen here is the EXACT same stamp that Stetson used in the 40's/50's because Matt Deckard (Joseph) told me once that Hatco has a good amount of original sweatband stamp dies that date from the original Stetson of Philadelphia.

Here are two pictures from Matt Deckard's Instagram account that show your hat.....but I do believe this specific model was a prototype.


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[URL=http://s805.photobucket.com/user/joshbru3/media/Matt%20Decakrd%202_zpsmpm5t58b.jpg.html] [/URL]

 

[mayserwegener]

Josh, Thank you for the background information! The nice straw body with woven edge is what I first noticed.

Josh, AnA, Roger, Thanks!

 

[Denton]

Photobucket hasn't been working for a few days so I'm going to try to upload some pictures of a new hat directly to this site. We'll see if this works.

Leghorn straw hat.

Deep c crown.

Interesting ribbon.

Made by Townsend Grace, Baltimore.

Sold by Gerard Sampter, Clothier, Fremont, Nebraska.

According to internet sources, Sampter opened his shop in 1928 and Townsend Grace stopped making hats in 1953. The shape of this hat and the short brim make me suspect a date in the 1950s. The only thing that makes me think it might be earlier is the mesh liner.

The straw is surprisingly light and the weave lets in some air.

 

[RJR]

Photobucket hasn't been working for a few days so I'm going to try to upload some pictures of a new hat directly to this site. We'll see if this works.

Leghorn straw hat.
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Deep c crown.
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Interesting ribbon.
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Made by Townsend Grace, Baltimore.
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Sold by Gerard Sampter, Clothier, Fremont, Nebraska.
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According to internet sources, Sampter opened his shop in 1928 and Townsend Grace stopped making hats in 1953. The shape of this hat and the short brim make me suspect a date in the 1950s. The only thing that makes me think it might be earlier is the mesh liner.

The straw is surprisingly light and the weave lets in some air.

Very nice,congrats.

 

[hatsRme]

Very nice,congrats.

What HE said. Super leghorn example, Denton!!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Vintage Stetson Excellent Quality homburg in charcoal gray w brown undertones. More pics & detail in Homburg Nation.

 

[Bamaboots]

Nice snag, HJ.

 

[BobHufford]

Nice snag, HJ.

What he said! You are going to rock that lid.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Nice snag, HJ.

What he said! You are going to rock that lid.

Thanks guys! I do enough Living History events that I'll enjoy having it. Just trying it out it looks pretty good with small wire rim glasses. I'll oil up my beard & bring it to a point: