Pre- 1940s Stetson dress hats.

[Joshbru3]

Good catch, Josh. Now I suppose I need to get a full picture of it.

B

Her'es the two examples I have owned:

A very early Stetson Select Quality Longhair





and a very early Stetson Select Quality Bowler

 

[RJR]

Her'es the two examples I have owned:

A very early Stetson Select Quality Longhair





and a very early Stetson Select Quality Bowler

Both are nice but the longhair is really unique and the sharks gill bow is a nice touch.

 

[Redfokker]

My 1930s Stetson Derby is coming along nicely. It is finally sized to my noggin and the horrible greasy sweat stains are under control. It is looking much better than this photo. My oldest hat.

 

[alanfgag]

Stetson Excellent Quality - late 1930s-1941.

Soft blue heather felt with 1 1/4" self ribbon and bow. 5 1/2" crown, 2 3/4" brim with single stitched over-welt. Perforated sweatband and fixed position wind trolley button were finishing features that date to this time. 2" soft sweatband. Dusty - has been worn but in very good condition. Sold at $8.50 retail. Brad Bowers posted in 2008 of a Stetson price increase in February 1941 that brought the retail of several styles to end in .50. This would correspond to the seller's recollection that his father purchased the hat in 1940 or 1941.

 

[moontheloon]

I'm in love with this piece Alan ... just absolutely wonderful
so envious

 

[alanfgag]

Thanks Anthony. I thought I'd have to beat off crowds for this one. Only one other bidder over $100.

 

[moontheloon]

Thanks Anthony. I thought I'd have to beat off crowds for this one. Only one other bidder over $100.

crazy !!!!
I'm about to send you something I'd like you to look at privately

 

[Frunobulax]

Thanks Anthony. I thought I'd have to beat off crowds for this one. Only one other bidder over $100.

Gorgeous, Alan!


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[ofcoursemyhorse]

Gorgeous hat, its identical to the one I have aside from the felted bow. The receipt that came with mine dated it to late 1939.

 

[Rogera]

Stetson Excellent Quality - late 1930s-1941.

Soft blue heather felt with 1 1/4" self ribbon and bow. 5 1/2" crown, 2 3/4" brim with single stitched over-welt. Perforated sweatband and fixed position wind trolley button were finishing features that date to this time. 2" soft sweatband. Dusty - has been worn but in very good condition. Sold at $8.50 retail. Brad Bowers posted in 2008 of a Stetson price increase in February 1941 that brought the retail of several styles to end in .50. This would correspond to the seller's recollection that his father purchased the hat in 1940 or 1941.

Simply stunning

 

[alanfgag]

Gorgeous hat, its identical to the one I have aside from the felted bow. The receipt that came with mine dated it to late 1939.

Does your receipt show the price paid?

 

[Joshbru3]

Stetson Excellent Quality - late 1930s-1941.

Soft blue heather felt with 1 1/4" self ribbon and bow. 5 1/2" crown, 2 3/4" brim with single stitched over-welt. Perforated sweatband and fixed position wind trolley button were finishing features that date to this time. 2" soft sweatband. Dusty - has been worn but in very good condition. Sold at $8.50 retail. Brad Bowers posted in 2008 of a Stetson price increase in February 1941 that brought the retail of several styles to end in .50. This would correspond to the seller's recollection that his father purchased the hat in 1940 or 1941.

Fantastic catch, Alan. Its quite a beauty.

I was watching that hat and was going to bid, but decided not to. I guess its true what they say, "You don't regret the things you bought, its the things you didn't buy."

 

[hatsRme]

Thanks Anthony. I thought I'd have to beat off crowds for this one. Only one other bidder over $100.

Another special one, Alan! You're on your game, sir!!

 

[alanfgag]

Thanks guys. I've been feeding like a bird lately... just pecking a little bit now and again. ;^)

I'll do some restorative work on this when I return from NYC. I think it will liven it up quite a bit.

 

[ofcoursemyhorse]

Does your receipt show the price paid?

Fudged the date, it sold nov. 20th 1940 for $10.00.

 

[mmbarnes]

Stetson Excellent Quality - late 1930s-1941.

Soft blue heather felt with 1 1/4" self ribbon and bow. 5 1/2" crown, 2 3/4" brim with single stitched over-welt. Perforated sweatband and fixed position wind trolley button were finishing features that date to this time. 2" soft sweatband. Dusty - has been worn but in very good condition. Sold at $8.50 retail. Brad Bowers posted in 2008 of a Stetson price increase in February 1941 that brought the retail of several styles to end in .50. This would correspond to the seller's recollection that his father purchased the hat in 1940 or 1941.

That's a heck of a beautiful hat.

The felt ribbon and bow strikes me as very interesting.
Does anyone know if that treatment gained any traction with Stetson consumers or were they pretty few and far between?

 

[alanfgag]

That's a heck of a beautiful hat.

The felt ribbon and bow strikes me as very interesting.
Does anyone know if that treatment gained any traction with Stetson consumers or were they pretty few and far between?

A fashion footnote, I think. I have a few. Most common examples are seen on the Dobbs Gay Prince and the variants on this style offered by other brands in the post WWII years.

 

[alanfgag]

Here are a few additional photos of the heather felt Excellent Quality after vacuuming, steaming and brushing, which brought out the color and quality of the felt.

 

[navarre]

Damn you Alan! Now I know what I am going to make myself the next time I get a chance

 

[RJR]

Damn you Alan! Now I know what I am going to make myself the next time I get a chance