Resistol LBJ & Resistol Lyndon B. Hats

[BobHufford]

That's the "Long Horn" crease ...

 

[PDXHAT]

I think this is a fascinating thread and hope it stays alive. Is the modern HATCO Resistol OR sold anywhere except the LBJ Library?

 

[jlee562]

I think this is a fascinating thread and hope it stays alive. Is the modern HATCO Resistol OR sold anywhere except the LBJ Library?

They had them at the Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas when I visited a few years ago.

And they do sell them online: https://www.lbjstore.com/all-the-way-with-lbj-lbjs-open-road-resistol-hat.html

 

[PDXHAT]

They had them at the Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas when I visited a few years ago.

And they do sell them online: https://www.lbjstore.com/all-the-way-with-lbj-lbjs-open-road-resistol-hat.html

Thanks! It is one of my favorite hat styles, and as student of his presidency, even though I have other ORs there's a certain fun to this. Especially the alternate branding and stamped hat band.

There's an ebay listing now with a hat supposedly from the stash LBJ would give to guests. It's an OR though, not the LBJ hat the OP posted about:https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lyndon-B-J...168213?hash=item56f34e1555:g:y1IAAOSwQuFgGwox

I can't help but think that the Resistol OR I see in pictures of LBJ had a smaller brim that the Stetson. Or perhaps this is an illusion?

 

[Hurricane Jack]

There's an ebay listing now with a hat supposedly from the stash LBJ would give to guests. It's an OR though, not the LBJ hat the OP posted about:https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lyndon-B-J...168213?hash=item56f34e1555:g:y1IAAOSwQuFgGwox

Keep in mind that other than the modern day 6X OR being sold thru the library & museum, Johnson had no known association with Stetson. In your mind as you date the OR in the link using the same methods for dates that we all use, keep in mind that Johnson died in 1973. Narrows the window of opportunity considerably. Anyone can buy an OR off the shelf. No special stamping, no real COA, as always Buyer Beware.

I can't help but think that the Resistol OR I see in pictures of LBJ had a smaller brim that the Stetson. Or perhaps this is an illusion?

Taken on Election Day, Nov 1964 at the LBJ Ranch this pic likely shows both the Resistol Lyndon B. & the Resistol LBJ/Wide Country.

The brim of Johnson's hat would appear to be a 2-3/4" BE making it the Lyndon B, based on the San Antonio perhaps & available in 3X & 5X.

Humphrey's hat would appear to be the Resistol LBJ with it's 2-1/4" BE brim & blocking of the Wide Country. It was likely given to him for the photo op upon his arrival.

 

[Bamaboots]

Narrows the window of opportunity considerably.

The hat on the bay is one of the later 25’s that pop up frequently with the square tag and laced sweat. Late 60’s - early 70’s and nothing special at all. Not much of a connection to LBJ that I can see. It does have the Stetson Sheriff and trolley button.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

On the campaign trail of 1964.

 

[PDXHAT]

Taken on Election Day, Nov 1964 at the LBJ Ranch this pic likely shows both the
Lyndon B. & the Resistol LBJ/Wide Country.

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The brim of Johnson's hat would appear to be a 2-3/4" BE making it the Lyndon B, based on the San Antonio perhaps & available in 3X & 5X.

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Humphrey's hat would appear to be the Resistol LBJ with it's 2-1/4" BE brim & blocking of the Wide Country. It was likely given to him for the photo op upon his arrival.

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I see. It looks as thought the modern Stetson OR are much closer to the San Antonio, if not the same in measurement. Here's a vintage example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-1...-SELF-CONFORMING-WESTERN-HAT-15-/264396375674

I wish we could still buy the 2_14 Resisitol that Humphrey is wearing (Wide Country). I love the look of that hat! Perhaps LBJ has been photographed wearing that because that's the smaller brim I mentioned. Here's a vintage example:https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Re...459532?hash=item4b534330cc:g:H5QAAOSwu~5b006l
I'll have to keep my eye out for a vintage 7_18.

Finally, forgive me, but what do you mean by "BE", as in "2-1/4" BE brim"?

Thanks for the info!

 

[Frunobulax]

Bound Edge.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I see. It looks as thought the modern Stetson OR are much closer to the San Antonio, if not the same in measurement. Here's a vintage example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-1...-SELF-CONFORMING-WESTERN-HAT-15-/264396375674

I wish we could still buy the 2_14 Resisitol that Humphrey is wearing (Wide Country). I love the look of that hat! Perhaps LBJ has been photographed wearing that because that's the smaller brim I mentioned. Here's a vintage example:https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Re...459532?hash=item4b534330cc:g:H5QAAOSwu~5b006l
I'll have to keep my eye out for a vintage 7_18.

Finally, forgive me, but what do you mean by "BE", as in "2-1/4" BE brim"?

Thanks for the info!

& RE is raw edge.

 

[BobHufford]

Auction result:

Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Sold: $9,000

Lyndon B. Johnson Trademark Resistol Western Felt Hat Presented to Gregory Peck in May 1968. Tan felt "Open Road" hat made by Resistol with brown leather sweatband and cream-colored silk lining. The sweatband is stamped "The Lone Star" XXXXXXX Beaver, Made in Texas" and "Designed by Harry Rolnick for President Lyndon B. Johnson" with gold colored Texas on the lining that reads "Johnson City LBJ Ranch." President Johnson presented this hat to Gregory Peck when he and his wife visited Johnson's ranch in May, 1968 and Mr. Peck can be seen wearing this hat in photographs as well as video footage of the two men together seated in the wildflowers. The President kept a supply of these hats on his ranch and would give them away to guests. Accompanied by the original Resistol tan leather silk-lined hat box measuring 19" x 17.75" x 8.5". The hat is in Very Fine condition with only a trace of gentle handling. The hat box shows some scuffs, light scratches, and small dent/indentation on one of side.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Sold: $9,000

Damn, second place again!

 

[Tilli]

please find some pics and the story of my LBJ 7x Resistol as wished in the other thread
According to the seller this beauty was a present from Lyndon B Johnson to Dr. Dankmar Seibt, part of the German delegation under chancellor Ludwig Erhardt visiting the US end of 1963. The initials in the hat band though are DL and not DS. Maybe a typo or the delegates swapped hats. Anyway love this beauty with history and wear it to special moments, last time for my son‘s wedding

 

[carouselvic]

Thanks for sharing

 

[Rmccamey]

please find some pics and the story of my LBJ 7x Resistol as wished in the other thread
According to the seller this beauty was a present from Lyndon B Johnson to Dr. Dankmar Seibt, part of the German delegation under chancellor Ludwig Erhardt visiting the US end of 1963. The initials in the hat band though are DL and not DS. Maybe a typo or the delegates swapped hats. Anyway love this beauty with history and wear it to special moments, last time for my son‘s wedding View attachment 501186 View attachment 501190 View attachment 501191 View attachment 501187 View attachment 501188 View attachment 501189

Very nice!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

…present from Lyndon B Johnson to Dr. Dankmar Seibt, part of the German delegation under chancellor Ludwig Erhardt visiting the US end of 1963.

Curiouser & curiouser. Do you know the dates of the 1963 delegation?

 

[Tilli]

Curiouser & curiouser. Do you know the dates of the 1963 delegation?

It was December 29th, 1963 according to the https://texasarchive.org/2009_00558

 

[M Hatman]

From my collection...Published as shown in 1960.

 

[M Hatman]

Also from my collection....1963. Quite the pile of "give-away" hats!

 

[georgie girl]

The honorary guest for the BBQ has arrived.

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Many many years ago I had that photo with LBJ with the dog in his lap, not sure whatever happened to it. I was a 5th grader and decided I wanted to write my state report (I lived in WA) on Texas and wrote to Lady Bird asking if she could send me a photo of the her late husband and she wrote me back (I was so surprised!!!) and enclosed a copy of that photo.