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Pre 1940s Stetson Westerns

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Buffalo, NY
Worked on this hat today... vigorous brushing vacuuming first removed a great deal of dust, followed by steaming and blocking to an open crown. The steam reactivated some stiffness to the felt which was pretty much a limp dishrag before. Used my flange to add a little firmness to the brim. Easy work. I set a diamond crease for starters. This felt is very thin - every on and off will add dimples. But here is how it is starting out.

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I'll Lock Up
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Location
Kansas
"Big Four" the fray in Mole Skin in a 7 3/8 size(not common)




the felt is in good condition, one pin sized hole from a moth nip...ribbon is missing a 1/2" piece...sweat is intact but missing about half of it's stitches....
 

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