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[M Hatman]

that liner on the Stetson was not used until the late 50s
keyhole tags show up into the early 60s

post some pics of labels under the sweat

Thanks Moon!!! I try to look things up on the different Stetson threads but even on them, there is a LOT of supposition and conflicting opinions. Wish there was more concrete information out there.....too much lost through the years....
as for the labels under the sweat, they appear to be under the lining....the only tag on the sweat seems to be an unfilled white rectangular store tag for size and price..was not ever filled out....
It is good when we have people like you who have had and seen, a lot of examples to compare and go by....as for this pork pie Stetson...late 50's early 60's then!
Regards,
M
I also will be brushing up and posting pictures a "whippet" clone from Stephen L Stetson I picked up recently....too bad it wont fit me.....makes a great display piece though!!!!

 

[moehawk]

Now that is a fine hat. Go bold or go home! Really looks good on you. You should smile about it!

Thanks Red! I'm smiling on the inside!

 

[rclark]

New hat today

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Nice score and great hat box to boot!

 

[Loz Dawes]

OK...Here's my latest outstanding stingy from Bob.. Rabbit blend, Velveteen finish.. brim 1 1/2'' overwelt, crown 4'' - 3 3/4'', black paisley liner, black sweatband, and invisible wind trolley... Whoa, Black Betty (Bam-ba-Lam)

 

[NewJack]

uh.... yeah ... damn

Yeah...What he said....

 

[hatophile]

I still frequently wear hats named Chief & Angel.

Man ya gotta love Willie.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Man ya gotta love Willie.

Amen! And what a night it was when I first heard this song!

 

[JazzHat]

My good hat is a Lee Fifth Avenue Twenty. Exterior is flawless (few specs showing 'cause I forgot to brush before pics).

 

[JazzHat]

Based on research here I'm guessing early 50's?


Some minor staining to the liner. Sweat is in great condition but it is slightly wavey.

 

[moontheloon]

Based on research here I'm guessing early 50's?


Some minor staining to the liner. Sweat is in great condition but it is slightly wavey.

most likely 60s

 

[JazzHat]

It was my Father-in-Laws "good" hat. Other than weddings & funerals it stayed in the original hat box on top shelf of the cedar closet

 

[JazzHat]

Last time in Detroit I was headed to Harry the Hatter to shop for a new straw. I asked my Mother-in-law to go along as consultant. . . (she lived the era right?)
Anyway, when we got back to the house she took me back to the cedar closet and told me to take down the two hat boxes and gave me both hats.
The Lee is a nice hat, a real treasure as we were close

 

[JazzHat]

most likely 60s

I hear ya and I def. don't want to question forum wisdom but another puzzle piece you don't have. . . They married in '58 and she told me he had purchased both hats some years prior. . . on a trip to New York (John Cavanagh shop). She believes the N.Y. trip was about '52.

 

[Bob Roberts]

I hear ya and I def. don't want to question forum wisdom but another puzzle piece you don't have. . . They married in '58 and she told me he had purchased both hats some years prior. . . on a trip to New York (John Cavanagh shop). She believes the N.Y. trip was about '52.

Senile dementia...?

 

[moontheloon]

I hear ya and I def. don't want to question forum wisdom but another puzzle piece you don't have. . . They married in '58 and she told me he had purchased both hats some years prior. . . on a trip to New York (John Cavanagh shop). She believes the N.Y. trip was about '52.

fair enough

 

[JazzHat]

Senile dementia...?

wow, tough room!
LoL!

 

[moontheloon]

don't mind ol' Bob ... he has a little problem with the sauce if you dig what I'm sayin' .... shhh

 

[JazzHat]

Oh yeah, the bash is new. It had a kinda rumpled crown treatment. I steamed & relocked it today. . . my newbie attempt at a teardrop!

 

[Bob Roberts]

wow, tough room!
LoL!

Wlcm to the Lounge. All in good spirit.

 

[Bob Roberts]

don't mind ol' Bob ... he has a little problem with the sauce if you dig what I'm sayin' .... shhh

Nawh. I dont think I have a problem. "I throw down at the drop of a hat..."