Pre- 1940s Stetson dress hats.

[Joshbru3]

Still one of my favorite early Stetsons of all time. The color combos on that one are just fantastic and proof that not every early hat was black or gray with a black ribbon. I never noticed the blue edge binding matched with a double row of stitching. Its just awesome! Can you take a picture of the tags under the sweatband?

 

[alanfgag]

Glad you wound up with that one Garrett... I was tempted.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Wonderfull hat Garrett love the ribbon work.

 

[1mach1]

Garrett, that is one nice Stetson! Love the colors.

 

[Cornshucker77]

I too have to say that is a beauty.

 

[splintercellsz]

1920s 'Extra Light Weight' Nutria velour.

This one looks to have been worn very little. The liner is one of my favorites. True to the designation, this hat is super light and malleable.

 

[splintercellsz]

On the noggin.

 

[TheDane]

Wow! That completely redefines "leather-fetishism"! Why don't I ever see this on modern custom hats? I would guess, that quite a few hat enthusiasts would like to pay an extra half an hour's salery to the hatter. For that deep embossings and rollings you'll need more expensive dies, but the extra cost per sweat would be minimal. I just don't get it [huh]

 

[mayserwegener]

Justin, Great find!

 

[buler]

Great hat, Garrett. But did you want this in the "pre 40s Non Stetson thread"?

B

 

[Garrett]

Thanks, Bill - I must need another cup of coffee :eusa_doh:

 

[Garrett]

1900's Stetson Derby. In phenomenal shape and with original box (not pictured). Sadly, a 7 Long Oval so I can't wear this one :eusa_doh:

 

[splintercellsz]

Spectacular Derby!!!

 

[1mach1]

That thing is nice, Garrett. Sadly, I can't wear it either. :cry:

 

[Joshbru3]

1900's Stetson Derby. In phenomenal shape and with original box (not pictured). Sadly, a 7 Long Oval so I can't wear this one :eusa_doh:

7 Long Oval huh...............I wonder who wears that weird size

 

[Garrett]

7 Long Oval huh...............I wonder who wears that weird size

You mean you haven't had enough of bowlers yet???? :eeek:

 

[alanfgag]

It's brother in 7... your is likely older with its scalloped size tag. Can you find the LOTXXXX stamp?

 

[Garrett]

Yes - "Stiff Lot" 1506

 

[ManofKent]

Garrett - lovely derby.

 

[alanfgag]

Yes - "Stiff Lot" 1506

low number - early hat... fantastic!