Pre- 1940s Stetson dress hats.

[Jesse John]

Here’s one I picked up on the outskirts of Philadelphia. It appears to be a custom order Stetson. No markings on the sweatband other than some initials. The block tag has minimal information and is the only sticker inside. The felt quality is absolutely incredible. @Ross Young and I think it’s an Excellent Quality. What do you think? 1920s?

Unfortunately for me it’s a size 7.

 

[TheGuitarFairy]

I'd like to leave it to the experts to tell me what model and age this Stetson is.
Too bad about tear at liner tip. Un reeded Shudde Bros replacement sweat was made by Asepto Leather which I read went out of business in the 30s. Thin felt that molds like the proverbial clay. Feels like a large 7 3/8

 

[Blare]

I'd like to leave it to the experts to tell me what model and age this Stetson is.
Too bad about tear at liner tip. Un reeded Shudde Bros replacement sweat was made by Asepto Leather which I read went out of business in the 30s. Thin felt that molds like the proverbial clay. Feels like a large 7 3/8

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This is beautiful

 

[Just Daniel]

No tags behind the sweatband? That would help.

That 3X trademark looks like it has an earliest use of 1895 (see 2nd pic) It does not have the “rainbow” at the bottom left. In the 30s these mostly gave way to the 3X roundela. I can’t get much farther than that.

I'd like to leave it to the experts to tell me what model and age this Stetson is.
Too bad about tear at liner tip. Un reeded Shudde Bros replacement sweat was made by Asepto Leather which I read went out of business in the 30s. Thin felt that molds like the proverbial clay. Feels like a large 7 3/8

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[TheGuitarFairy]

Thanks, Daniel .. no tags survived on this one.
I'm not super well versed in the old Stetson's but I find the ribbon treatment vs raw edge interesting and I think uncommon? To me hat has a "going to town" western thing going on.

 

[alanfgag]

Old Stetson with season appropriate liner...

 

[Steve1857]

Old Stetson with season appropriate liner...

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Lots to love about that one, Alan. Especially like the bow and ribbon. The liner and sweat details are so wonderful.

 

[alanfgag]

Lots to love about that one, Alan. Especially like the bow and ribbon. The liner and sweat details are so wonderful.

Thanks Steve. The colors in the imprint are very hard to photograph. It is a very rich gold foil but usually photographs as silver. It is a lovely interior.

 

[alanfgag]

Here's another Stetson dress hat in Clear Nutria Quality. There is a lot I love about this one but as someone who began his career printing on fabric, the quality of the Stetson mark on the silk liner is to me a thing of beauty. It's been posted before but I hope you enjoy seeing it again.

 

[Just Daniel]

Oh wow. Still a great hat! Amazing!

Here's another Stetson dress hat in Clear Nutria Quality. There is a lot I love about this one but as someone who began his career printing on fabric, the quality of the Stetson mark on the silk liner is to me a thing of beauty. It's been posted before but I hope you enjoy seeing it again.

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[Garrett]

In great condition for its age

Always a pleasure to bump this thread

Black tag

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I found this hat for sale, but I left it due to the price, the size, and the sweatband was a replacement.

NOT my hat.

 

[alanfgag]

 

[Kuro]

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I wish I had never seen this hat.

Such an epic piece.

 

[PanosChris]

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No matter how many times I see this one, it's always a WOW...Thanks for sharing!

 

[Just Daniel]

Alan!

Always with the AMAZING hats!

Stetson Star

Early 20th C. Stetson... age would be a guess, but that guess would be somewhere pre-1920. Condition is excellent for its age. The unlined hat weighs in at 3 1/2 ounces with a medium weight durable felt. When steamed and brushed, the 3" brim took on a deeply scooped flange - original?... I'm not sure. 5 1/2" crown height. 2" Fray sweatband, with "the fray" imprint running vertically across the width of the sweat. Scalloped size sticker with a very clean label - original store price of $4.00? A small repair to the reed looks to be wax.

 

[M Hatman]

Circa 1935 THE Royal Stetson Homburg, un-reeded black sweat, Navy Blue felt, black trim.........with Box! 2nd one I have (the other is a derby, also with its box).


And the box....
Top of lid....

and body

Will get more when I am done restoring the box (It is a bit rough, but then so am I , but without nearly the age on me).

 

[Just Daniel]

Those are SWEET! I have one in grey and it is one of my favorite hats! Awesome!

In blue!

Circa 1935 THE Royal Stetson Homburg, un-reeded black sweat, Navy Blue felt, black trim.........with Box! 2nd one I have (the other is a derby, also with its box).
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And the box....
Top of lid....
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and body
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Will get more when I am done restoring the box (It is a bit rough, but then so am I , but without nearly the age on me).

 

[Rmccamey]

Circa 1935 THE Royal Stetson Homburg, un-reeded black sweat, Navy Blue felt, black trim.........with Box! 2nd one I have (the other is a derby, also with its box).
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And the box....
Top of lid....
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and body
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Will get more when I am done restoring the box (It is a bit rough, but then so am I , but without nearly the age on me).

What a great find to get that age of hat with the box.

 

[M Hatman]

What a great find to get that age of hat with the box.

This one was found for me by an eagle eyed fellow member here............all I had to do was negotiate price with the seller.