Pre- 1940s Stetson dress hats.

[Rmccamey]

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

Lesson no.1 on TFL - there are a lot of members here who will help you spend money!

 

[Blare]

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).

Tremendous

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Stetson Special in a nice russet brown. The brim is 2 ⅜” wide and the open crown is approximately 5 ½ to 5 ⅝ inches. The felt is very soft and supple.

 

[Frunobulax]

Stetson Special in a nice russet brown. The brim is 2 ⅜” wide and the open crown is approximately 5 ½ to 5 ⅝ inches. The felt is very soft and supple.

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The hat looks fantastic; the concrete looks moth-eaten!

 

[M Hatman]

The hat looks fantastic; the concrete looks moth-eaten!

I do like the "Heathered" concrete look.....if not for the damn concrete moths which have done a number on my drive I would want that too!!!

 

[MikeinRome]

Stetson velour 1900 Paris medal fedora. 2 1/2 inch brim, 5 1/2 inch open crown. The Lot Number # 6248 or 5248 (edit-can't decide)suggests this hat dates to 1920's to early 1930's. The Block Number is #729 and there are 2 hats with that same number on pg 37 of this thread and perhaps others elsewhere. These other 2 hats belong to Alan and splintercellsz and both are also 1900 Paris medal hats. This hat was lost in the mail for a while but finally arrived.

 

[MikeinRome]

Stetson velour 1900 Paris medal fedora. 2 1/2 inch brim, 5 1/2 inch open crown. The Lot Number # 6248 suggests this hat dates to early 1930's. If that number is 5248, it's a 1920's hat It was lost in the mail for a while but finally arrived.

Another photo of hat

 

[TheOldFashioned]

Dark brown Standard Quality (LOT 7377) with gills and melusine finish:

Crown	5-5/8"
Brim	2-1/8"
Ribbon	2"
Weight	114g

 

[DonR]

Is this pre 40s?

 

[MikeinRome]

More than likely late 1930's.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Is this pre 40s?

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You’re in the right place. Nice hat!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Stetson Extra Light Weight exposition medal hat. Sold by Cunningham and Scharman in Oakland, California. Absolutely fantastic hat with no discernible damage. 2 ½” raw edge brim and 5 ⅝” open crown.
The felt is something between velour and melusine and it’s absolutely fantastic Lot number on then a know the sweatband is 6319.

I had to take a 3 ½ hour road trip to get it as the seller refused to ship it. It was time and gas well-spent.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Stetson Special with Kushon-Fit made for Young’s.

 

[Rumad]

Amazing

Stetson Extra Light Weight exposition medal hat. Sold by Cunningham and Scharman in Oakland, California. Absolutely fantastic hat with no discernible damage. 2 ½” raw edge brim and 5 ⅝” open crown.
The felt is something between velour and melusine and it’s absolutely fantastic Lot number on then a know the sweatband is 6319.

I had to take a 3 ½ hour road trip to get it as the seller refused to ship it. It was time and gas well-spent.


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[MikeinRome]

Stetson Extra Light Weight exposition medal hat. Sold by Cunningham and Scharman in Oakland, California. Absolutely fantastic hat with no discernible damage. 2 ½” raw edge brim and 5 ⅝” open crown.
The felt is something between velour and melusine and it’s absolutely fantastic Lot number on then a know the sweatband is 6319.

I had to take a 3 ½ hour road trip to get it as the seller refused to ship it. It was time and gas well-spent.


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Great hat, Brent! It looks real similar to my hat back up toward the top of the page. Has about the same block number.

 

[Rmccamey]

That is an amazing part of history, Brent. I'm glad you were able to recover it.

Stetson Extra Light Weight exposition medal hat. Sold by Cunningham and Scharman in Oakland, California. Absolutely fantastic hat with no discernible damage. 2 ½” raw edge brim and 5 ⅝” open crown.
The felt is something between velour and melusine and it’s absolutely fantastic Lot number on then a know the sweatband is 6319.

I had to take a 3 ½ hour road trip to get it as the seller refused to ship it. It was time and gas well-spent.


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[RossRYoung]

Awesome pickup and that exposition medal, Brent!

And for the Youngs… dare I ask the size??

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Awesome pickup and that exposition medal, Brent!

And for the Youngs… dare I ask the size??

I saw you found the size on Facebook. I wish it was your size and I could get you another Young’s hat.

 

[Jesse John]

Here is a Stetson Excellent quality I brought back to life a month or so ago. It was in really bad shape. The photos speak for itself.
I took the hat apart and gave it a good cleaning. Blocked it up from a 6 7/8 or 7 to a 7 1/4. New sweatband and new trim.
I still have the liner and sweatband but they’re so delicate that they cannot be used in the hat. Im planning on possibly framing them. It’s an incredible lightweight felt and it is now a daily driver!

 

[Blare]

Here is a Stetson Excellent quality I brought back to life a month or so ago. It was in really bad shape. The photos speak for itself.
I took the hat apart and gave it a good cleaning. Blocked it up from a 6 7/8 or 7 to a 7 1/4. New sweatband and new trim.
I still have the liner and sweatband but they’re so delicate that they cannot be used in the hat. Im planning on possibly framing them. It’s an incredible lightweight felt and it is now a daily driver!

What an amazing job, Jesse