Pre- 1940s Stetson dress hats.

[BobHufford]

WOW, WOW, WOW........two in a row......larger sized Stetsons from the 30's........BOTH simply wonderful.......
You guys keep coming up with really Great Hats. I now really need to get those pics of my "the Royal Stetson" Derby posted.......
M

Thanks again "M". And, yes, you do need to post up pics of that Royal Stetson Derby.

 

[Joshbru3]

1900's Stetson Low Crown Fedora (The Fray Sweatband)

Here's an interesting one.....I have seen low crowned Stetsons before but this one is very low at 4 1/2 inches open crown. This hat is a very light dress weight and the edge binding is the same type and quality as the bow, so I am 99% confident that the brim has never been trimmed and re-bound. (For those thinking this may have been an Austral type hat at one time) The hat is completely original and does not appear to ever have had a liner. (Very common on early 20th century Stetsons)

Dinnerman sold a similar hat which had a 4 3/4 inch open crown, unbound 2 inch brim, and a ribbon that was not as wide, but the style is very similar to mine.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-191...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Based on all the vintage Stetson ads that I have seen, I believe this would have been considered a "pocket" hat. Its short crown, lightweight felt, and short brim could be packed in a suitcase very easily for travel. Other manufactures made similar pocket/travel hats with super short crowns and short brims in the late 1800's/early 1900's.

 

[ofcoursemyhorse]

Stetson Standard Quality, made for the French market.

 

[moontheloon]

 

[Bob Roberts]

Fascinating hat. Can you give some dimensions?

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Molto, molto bello!
The shape is so elegant along with color

 

[splintercellsz]

Stetson "Standard Quality"

This hat is grey with purple undertones to the felt. The felt texture reminds me of soft cardboard, and the hat has a more "solid" feel compared to some of my other old examples. As you can see, this one was also manufactured for the market overseas, and was sold in Paris. The French Language below the Liner logo translates to:
"Import from the united states of america"

 

[splintercellsz]

1900s Stetson Premier Quality

This hat is nothing short of a true beauty. The short/medium length tan felt is soft to the touch, and is beautifully offset by the maroon ribbon and bow. On the interior, one can find a perfectly preserved liner bearing the early Stetson Paris Exposition logo, which is also seen on the sweatband. Sold at the "Frank Zaitz Mercantile Co." in Leadville, CO; one wonders where this hat has been through the years

 

[splintercellsz]

I believe this to be from the 1920s period.
"SELECT QUALITY"

This hat bears stunning earth toned felt. Brown body, adorned by a brown ribbon that bears the tell-tale frayed edge. The felt is soft to the touch, yet maintains it's shape like no other. The brim is extremely flat in profile.
On the inside, one will notice the Steton crest sticker still surviving on the crown. The sweatband is in amazing shape for the age.. take a look!

 

[moontheloon]

1900s Stetson Premier Quality

This hat is nothing short of a true beauty. The short/medium length tan felt is soft to the touch, and is beautifully offset by the maroon ribbon and bow. On the interior, one can find a perfectly preserved liner bearing the early Stetson Paris Exposition logo, which is also seen on the sweatband. Sold at the "Frank Zaitz Mercantile Co." in Leadville, CO; one wonders where this hat has been through the years

all unbelievably wonderful examples ... but this one to me is just the perfect fedora with an absolutely fantastic colorway

congrats on all of these new acquisitions ... awesome !!!

 

[hatophile]

Outstanding hats Justin.

 

[Redfokker]

Incredible finds Justin. They are all history lessons in Stetson quality of the golden age. Covet.

 

[M Hatman]

Incredible finds Justin. They are all history lessons in Stetson quality of the golden age. Covet.

It really really is...both Justin's and Moon's are quite the capture of the time they came from.....absolutely wonderful!!!
M

 

[steur]

What the others said and then some! Stunning hats all of them. Congratulations with these beauties.

 

[RJR]

I believe this to be from the 1920s period.
"SELECT QUALITY"

This hat bears stunning earth toned felt. Brown body, adorned by a brown ribbon that bears the tell-tale frayed edge. The felt is soft to the touch, yet maintains it's shape like no other. The brim is extremely flat in profile.
On the inside, one will notice the Steton crest sticker still surviving on the crown. The sweatband is in amazing shape for the age.. take a look!

Wow,congrats.

 

[splintercellsz]

1900s Stetson Feather Weight "Parton"

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[splintercellsz]

C.1930s(late) Stetson Standard Quality Heather Felt

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[Redfokker]

C.1930s(late) Stetson Standard Quality Heather Felt

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Fantastic Justin! I especially like the period car on the top of the store logo. Want to pet, want to pet...

 

[splintercellsz]

Fantastic Justin! I especially like the period car on the top of the store logo. Want to pet, want to pet...

I agree, it's a beautiful logo for sure. If i ever travel the us, I'll bring the collection along

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[BobHufford]

C.1930s(late) Stetson Standard Quality Heather Felt

Oh my ... that's a stunner!