Pre 1940s Stetson Westerns

[Joshbru3]

WOW, Alan!!!!!!!! That's one of the most impressive westerns I have ever seen!!! I think the color combo of Brown velour mixed with green binding/ribbon is absolutely stunning. Its really interesting to see a hat like this because when I think of vintage cowboys, I always picture their hats being black, tan or Silverbelly without much "flair." This hat has a TON of character and the cowboy that must have originally bought this one must have had incredible taste in clothes! :eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap

 

[Joshbru3]

Absolutely Phenomenal, Robert!! I LOVE raw edge pencil curls! :eusa_clap:eusa_clap

 

[TPD166]

I just received this Stetson Standard Quality - probably the oldest hat I own (1930s?). It has an approx. 5”+ crown, 2-5/8” ribbon bound brim, unlined, very lightweight felt, and an un-reeded leather sweat. It is in very good condition, except most of the sweatband stitching is loose. Originally purchased at Haygood’s Dry Goods in Floydada, Texas (and appears to be the same or an identical hat to one posted on page 1 of this thread!).

 

[alanfgag]

Looks to be the same hat as Dinerman's original post... very nice!

1930s - 1940 would be my guess. The red label behind the sweat and a LOTXXXX stamp on the reverse side of the sweatband would provide some additional clues.

 

[TPD166]

Thanks Alan - the size tag was posted in the "Ask a question" thread and confirmed as being a 1930s label.

 

[splintercellsz]

Pre-30s (unsure on actual age) Stetson "The Fray" "Boss Raw Edge"

The hat band is not original, obviously. The sweat also looks to have come out at some point, then was re-stitched by hand back into the hat. Makes you wonder who wore this hat...

Westerns do not look flattering on me at all. I'm ready for takeoff!

 

[alanfgag]

I think it looks great on you, Justin.

Scalloped size tag, Fray stamp and markings, natural reed suggests it might be 1920 or earlier. Looks lightweight. Clearly a hat that has some interesting stories under its brim.

 

[splintercellsz]

For sure. Lightweight it is. If it dfidn't give me a small headache after wearing, you wouldn't feel it on your head. No weight to it at all!!

 

[Garrett]

agree with Alan - that one looks great on you, Justin!

 

[carouselvic]

This is not a Stetson mark that I have seen before.

Pre-30s (unsure on actual age) Stetson "The Fray" "Boss Raw Edge"

The hat band is not original, obviously. The sweat also looks to have come out at some point, then was re-stitched by hand back into the hat. Makes you wonder who wore this hat...

Westerns do not look flattering on me at all. I'm ready for takeoff!

 

[splintercellsz]

Same here, but it is an instant favorite for me!

 

[Joshbru3]

This is not a Stetson mark that I have seen before.

I have the same exact stamp on my Circa 1916 Stetson Pacemaker.....

 

[alanfgag]

:eusa_clap

As Lefty once said, I love this place.

 

[Joshbru3]

:eusa_clap

As Lefty once said, I love this place.

I couldn't agree more!!

 

[splintercellsz]

1900s - 1920s Stetson Western Nutria

 

[alanfgag]

super duper!!

 

[Garrett]

super duper!!

+1

 

[Landman]

That's a beauty Justin.

 

[splintercellsz]

Thank you very much, Alan, Garrett, and Mike! If only it fit!!!! If only...

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Nice find... but too small...