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[splintercellsz]

Do you all really need to see these pictures again...? If so, not full image.
Stetson "High Crown" Excellent Quality Whippet, in "Phantom Grey." Concieved and designed by Matt Deckard exclusively for the Stetson Japanese market. Factory creased. "Its actually a copy of an open crown hat I made for myself" according to Matt. Its boxy crown block was based on a wide oval platform and then put to the specs of one of Matts original hats that he previously created/creased/and pinched for himself as his own personal hat. Stetson actually liked that hat so much (when they saw him wearing it) they asked him to duplicate it for a production run to be targeted for the overseas (Japanese) market. "They saw it on my head and wanted it" says Matt. Whether it will be made avaliable here or is in fact still avaliable (in Japan) is unkown at this time... Matt had to figure out the "logistics" for this beauty from conception and once there Stetson had to create the molds and block. According to Matt, it's the first new block/mold Stetson has made in "well maybe 30 years." A Stetson rep (Jeff Dyer) doesn't know if it will be in the new Stetson 2018 Fall/Winter catalog but has refered to this original Deckard Whippet as a "treasure." This truly is an all original design from Matt Deckard when he was Head Designer for Stetson. I'm proud to own one of his creations. Hope you enjoy seeing it! (Once again.)

Perfect

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[Bob Roberts]

Perfect

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Thanks Splinter.

 

[RomanImperator]

Portis, The "New Slant" Lite-Wate / Tissue Weight Swans Down Finish in dark green.

Besides some tarnish on the liner tip, the hat appears to be near mint.

2.5" Brim
3/8" bound edge
4 1/2 crown as creased
1.5" ribbon

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[Bob Roberts]

Portis, The "New Slant" Lite-Wate / Tissue Weight Swans Down Finish in dark green.

Besides some tarnish on the liner tip, the hat appears to be near mint.

2.5" Brim
3/8" bound edge
4 1/2 crown as creased
1.5" ribbon

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Lovely look and rich color Roman Imp.

 

[Seraph1227]

Portis, The "New Slant" Lite-Wate / Tissue Weight Swans Down Finish in dark green.

Besides some tarnish on the liner tip, the hat appears to be near mint.

2.5" Brim
3/8" bound edge
4 1/2 crown as creased
1.5" ribbon

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Lovin that green

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[FedOregon]

Portis, The "New Slant" Lite-Wate / Tissue Weight Swans Down Finish in dark green.

Besides some tarnish on the liner tip, the hat appears to be near mint.

2.5" Brim
3/8" bound edge
4 1/2 crown as creased
1.5" ribbon

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Wow, holy grail Portis right there! Fantastic acquisition, Roman Imp!

 

[Scooterz]

Picked up this Krushable Fifteen Kitten Finish from Moon a couple of weeks ago. Super soft and pliable.

 

[Scooterz]

Today's find was snagged after an a night of fishing. Strat silverbelly. Interesting there was another silverbelly in a different size that was a thicker slightly stiffer felt. It also had a little more tan tone. This one is light thin and feels great.

 

[moontheloon]

Portis, The "New Slant" Lite-Wate / Tissue Weight Swans Down Finish in dark green.

Besides some tarnish on the liner tip, the hat appears to be near mint.

2.5" Brim
3/8" bound edge
4 1/2 crown as creased
1.5" ribbon

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killer hat ... absolutely awesome

Picked up this Krushable Fifteen Kitten Finish from Moon a couple of weeks ago. Super soft and pliable.

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looks fantastic on you

 

[FedOregon]

Picked up this Krushable Fifteen Kitten Finish from Moon a couple of weeks ago. Super soft and pliable.

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Today's find was snagged after an a night of fishing. Strat silverbelly. Interesting there was another silverbelly in a different size that was a thicker slightly stiffer felt. It also had a little more tan tone. This one is light thin and feels great.

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A couple super nice hats, different in style but both gorgeous!

 

[Jeremy T Garner]

Do you all really need to see these pictures again...? Lol. Ok. If so, not full image.
Stetson "High Crown" Excellent Quality Whippet, in "Phantom Grey." Concieved and designed by Matt Deckard exclusively for the Stetson Japanese market. Factory creased. "Its actually a copy of an open crown hat I made for myself" according to Matt. Its boxy crown block was based on a wide oval platform and then put to the specs of one of Matts original hats that he previously created/creased/and pinched for himself as his own personal hat. Stetson actually liked that hat so much (when they saw him wearing it) they asked him to duplicate it for a production run to be targeted for the overseas (Japanese) market. "They saw it on my head and wanted it" says Matt. Whether it will be made avaliable here or is in fact still avaliable (in Japan) is unkown at this time... Matt had to figure out the "logistics" for this beauty from conception and once there, Stetson had to create the molds and block. According to Matt, it's the first new block/mold Stetson has made in "well maybe 30 years" says Matt. A Stetson rep (Jeff Dyer) doesn't know if it will be in the new Stetson 2018 Fall/Winter catalog but has refered to this original Deckard Whippet as a "treasure." This truly is an all original design from Matt Deckard when he was Head Designer for Stetson. I'm proud to own one of his creations. Hope you enjoy seeing it! (Once again.)

Such a fantastic find! What a great back story! Congratulations again my friend. I can honestly say I don't think I could ever get tired of looking at pictures of that hat. Homerun by Mr Deckard!

 

[Bob Roberts]

Such a fantastic find! What a great back story! Congratulations again my friend. I can honestly say I don't think I could ever get tired of looking at pictures of that hat. Homerun by Mr Deckard!

Thanks Jer. His contributions remain.

 

[RJR]

Wow, holy grail Portis right there! Fantastic acquisition, Roman Imp!

+1

 

[RJR]

Perfect

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+1

 

[Ken David]

Do you all really need to see these pictures again...? Lol. Ok. If so, not full image.
Stetson "High Crown" Excellent Quality Whippet, in "Phantom Grey." Concieved and designed by Matt Deckard exclusively for the Stetson Japanese market. Factory creased. "Its actually a copy of an open crown hat I made for myself" according to Matt. Its boxy crown block was based on a wide oval platform and then put to the specs of one of Matts original hats that he previously created/creased/and pinched for himself as his own personal hat. Stetson actually liked that hat so much (when they saw him wearing it) they asked him to duplicate it for a production run to be targeted for the overseas (Japanese) market. "They saw it on my head and wanted it" says Matt. Whether it will be made avaliable here or is in fact still avaliable (in Japan) is unkown at this time... Matt had to figure out the "logistics" for this beauty from conception and once there, Stetson had to create the molds and block. According to Matt, it's the first new block/mold Stetson has made in "well maybe 30 years" says Matt. A Stetson rep (Jeff Dyer) doesn't know if it will be in the new Stetson 2018 Fall/Winter catalog but has refered to this original Deckard Whippet as a "treasure." This truly is an all original design from Matt Deckard when he was Head Designer for Stetson. I'm proud to own one of his creations. Hope you enjoy seeing it! (Once again.)

Looking good Bob.....fedex just brought mine today!

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[Bob Roberts]

Looking good Bob.....fedex just brought mine today!

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So good and thanks Ken. Want to hear what you think and pics of course. I elaborated above, a little on the hats history. Its not a common hat and isn't it fun to know where it came from and how it was concieved?

 

[steur]

C. 1900s Stetson Expo.
Seller didnt know the size, and I cant blame them. The labels are completely faded minus some faint pencil markings.

This expo has a very interesting brim treatment when compared to my others.

The felt color is a grey/green mixture with a brown/deep burgandy/purple ribbon.

More photos will be posted in the respective threads

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Keep them coming, Justin. Fantastic looking hat. Sometimes taking a chance pays out in spades.

 

[splintercellsz]

Substantial hat Justin! The dimensions of this beauty are so "period" and I like your different creases. The one that I like best is the center dent with the crumpled pinches on the sides. Right out of the early century. Impressive.

Thank you my friend. I am becoming more and more fond of the brim up, side dent look on many of my hats. It flows with my personality I supppse.

That straw is great! I need to get myself one, especially for this 90°+ heat

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[splintercellsz]

Keep them coming, Justin. Fantastic looking hat. Sometimes taking a chance pays out in spades.

I'll do my best! It was a big chance but I couldn't pass it up. I'm a huge Stetson exposition fan, owning four, and having a few pass through my hands. Something about them just has a special place In my heart. Finding it to fit made the deal that much sweeter

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[splintercellsz]

1915 Stetson "The Event"

More photos to be posted in the pre-1940s Steson thread

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