Pre- 1940s Stetson dress hats.

[javadave61]

Is that the famous Raiders Turn?

 

[Johnny J]

I'm interested Alan! Well, if it fits a 7 3/8 head. PM sent.

 

[alanfgag]

Thanks for your notes... the Excellent Stetson is on its way to one of our larger headed members. I'm sure we will see it worn well before too long.

 

[carouselvic]

1930's Stetson 5X Clear Beaver from the Company Store

 

[mayserwegener]

Fantastic!

 

[ofcoursemyhorse]

 

[Joshbru3]

This isn't new to the lounge, but I have owned it for a while and felt it needed to be photo documented. The former owner has pulled their photos from the site.

This one dates to somewhere around 1889 to the very early 1890's. It has what I believe to be the first generation Stetson reorder tag. I have never seen an actual Stetson hat from before the 1880's, so I am assuming this reorder tag is one of the earliest tags.

 

[ofcoursemyhorse]

Lucked out on this one for sure, it has an early size sticker marking it a 7 1/4 but the sweatband has withdrawn a smidge making the hat fit more like a loose size 7.

Beautiful finish, definitely a dress weight hat though, the felt is dense and thick but incredibly smooth. They did amazing pouncing on the felt. Very easy to handcrease. Without a doubt one of the finer hats i'll ever own.

 

[Garrett]

This isn't new to the lounge, but I have owned it for a while and felt it needed to be photo documented. The former owner has pulled their photos from the site.

The former owner's name is Garrett BTW

 

[hatsRme]

Hi, Garrett! Hope all is well, sir! We miss you, so c'mon back when you can.

 

[Lotsahats]

Here's the pre-1930 Stetson Stetsonian I picked up last week from eBay. Warning: Image heavy!

A few frontal shots:

The hat really wanted its front pinches; they went into place with ease.

The edge is fascinating to me; while the binding isn't wide enough to indicate that it was a homburg, it's still got this nice binding and a stand-up edge:

Wide ribbon with frayed-edge bow:

While the sweatband is nice and supple, the age showed when I went to turn the band out; as careful as I was, the old thing just tore. Dammit. The guts:

I can't make out any serial number stamping under the sweat, unfortunately, and you'll understand and forgive me when I say I won't turn it out again.

Cheers,
A

 

[Bob Roberts]

Stunning edge. Looks like a type of bound pencil curl. Thx for the pics. Its as sweet as I thought it would be.

 

[hatsRme]

DANG, Aaron!! That one really ratchets up your collection... Fabulous!!

 

[tommyK]

Beautiful, Lotsahats. The tear is a bummer but it happens. Doesn't take away from this great early Stetsonian

 

[hatophile]

Very cool Aaron, nice catch.

 

[buler]

Aaron, thanks for documenting the hat so well! I know the heartache of the sweatband tear or stitching pops. Sorry that happened. Great hat!!

B

 

[Joshbru3]

1930's Stetson Standard Quality Heather Shorthair Feather Weight



I just found this great old Stetson in one if my favorite antique stores last week. The felt is nothing short of spectacular. Its lightweight, super soft, and shapes without steam.

 

[Joshbru3]

 

[feltfan]

This isn't new to the lounge, but I have owned it for a while and felt it needed to be photo documented. The former owner has pulled their photos from the site.
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Wow, thanks for sharing that beaut. Breathtaking condition.

 

[RJR]

Nice catch,Josh.