Stephen L. Stetson Hats

[hatsRme]

Well, I have returned, and my SLS has no removable liner that I could see. Are you able to post a shot of said silver button, Stephen?

 

[stephena310]

Well, I have returned, and my SLS has no removable liner that I could see. Are you able to post a shot of said silver button, Stephen?

I am out of town on biz, but will be back on Thursday a evening and will post some photos of the "removable " sweat band .

 

[stephena310]

I am out of town on biz, but will be back on Thursday a evening and will post some photos of the "removable " sweat band .

Actually, rather than try to take & post new picks, just look up Carter Removable sweat bands on the Fed lounge, and you will see a thread full of great photos !

 

[Frunobulax]

Actually, a search for Carter Removable Sweat Bands gives you this thread.

 

[Bamaboots]

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/carter-detachable-sweatbands.67667/

 

[Frunobulax]

Ah, "detachable." Thanks.

 

[stephena310]

Thanks for the "correction" of the thread !
However, I wonder what ever happened to the Carter Company? I have researched that Otto (the inventor and owner of the company) also invented and patented a clothing hanger, so he seemed to have an interest in the clothing , or cleaning business, in addition to the hat business.

Since the Carter Company provided "detachable sweat bands" to more than one company, I wonder who out here has some additional information or history on this company and what became of it ?

 

[stephena310]

So here is my latest addition and with it I am sure I will have my work cut out for me......I didn't expect to be the final "bid", but the best laid plans of mice and men and all that sort of thing....I got the "boobie prize" ..LOL !

This is a Stephen L. Stetson (I am sure many saw it on ebay for months...LOL ), and this thing is a wreck!....The sweat band is literally falling apart in your hands, the hat is covered with stains, however not one bug bite anywhere ! No oder, so I have at least that going for me........I have another "famous ten" and this one is so different from that ....Anyone have an ideas as to how old it might be????

Stephen L. Stetson – Fedora - Medium Brown color with light gold/brown hat band/ribbon with side bow and edging around the brim. The “brim edging” is wider on the under brim and smaller on the top-brim – different than the other Famous Ten, that I have. Company name, size and model number is in the liner/sweat band and states: SLS - Essex – 556 – size 7 3/8. Sweat band is a “Carter’s Removable Sweat Band” with the wrong Patent number (1877982). The sweat band is thin brown slightly “textured” leather – On sweat band in embossed gold lettering is T. Frank - Mt. Pleasant – TENN. On other side of sweat band is “Custom Felted” above an insignia of two beavers on opposite sides of a tree stump – below this insignia are the words” FAMOUS TEN”. Inside hat has off golden silk liner with Company crest enclosed in clear plastic, below are the worlds in red Hat’s sweat band is literally flaking and falling apart, and hat has numerous stains and spots…..It appears that the sweat band was removed and sewn in, positioned incorrectly !
Type: Fedora
Mfg: Stephen L. Stetson
Model: Essex - Famous Ten
Serial #: 556
Ticket # : C
Material: fur felt
Color: Medium Brown
Size: 7 3/8
Length of Crown: 8 1/8 inches
Width of Crown: 6 6/8 inches
Height of Crown: 5 ½ inches
Brim: 2 3/8 inches
Type of band: ribbon
Width of band/Ribbon: 2 ½ inch
Width of sweat band: 1 ¼ inches
Aprox. Yr. Mfgd:

 

[Frunobulax]

Nice looking hat, though it's also going to need a bath and a new sweatband. Can you grab a better shot of the Union label? Sometimes there are date clues there. The "bug" in the upper left hand corner being one - I believe if it's slanted, the hat is older. There is a thread on Union labels.

 

[stephena310]

You are so right ! This hat is going to be a real learning experience for me......I will get a better shot of the label and post it........ And thanks for the link to the thread. !

 

[moehawk]

I saw this on Etsy for a good price the other day, and jumped on it. Got here today, rumpled and with a wonky brim but nothing a bit of steam and TLC couldn't fix. Came in a Champ box a bit too small for it, so that might explain the brim. The box happens to fit my Stetson bowler perfectly. The condition otherwise is near mint.

The inside:

The crown is 5 1/2" open, the brim 2 1/2". 120 grams total weight.
The detachable sweatband is interesting. I don't really want to tempt fate by detaching it to get at the factory sticker and slant-bug union label that I can see the tops of, so use your imagination for those.
Here's a better color shot.

And with a rough diamond and a quick pinch. The felt is so nice and thin and cooperative.

The shadow across the top of the hat on the last one kinda messes with it, but the sun was fading and I had to move around to get shots.
I'm going out on a limb here and guessing mid 50's on this one. Any input always welcome.

Sent from thin air using electricity and other wizardry.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Yeah! You go Moe.

 

[Redfokker]

Similar to my SLS. The Carter detachable sweat is kind of a misnomer, I couldn't begin to remove mine either. Cool feature though. Mike at NW Hats gave up on messing with it also. The crown on this one is substantially taller than mine, brim looks the same. Great hat Moe.

 

[moehawk]

Yeah! You go Moe.

Thanks Bob!

 

[moehawk]

Similar to my SLS. The Carter detachable sweat is kind of a misnomer, I couldn't begin to remove mine either. Cool feature though. Mike at NW Hats gave up on messing with it also. The crown on this one is substantially taller than mine, brim looks the same. Great hat Moe.

Thanks Red! It is a really nice well-made hat.

 

[moontheloon]

Very fine score moe
Congrats
I dig it

 

[RJR]

Nice catch,congrats.

 

[Frunobulax]

I saw this on Etsy for a good price the other day, and jumped on it. Got here today, rumpled and with a wonky brim but nothing a bit of steam and TLC couldn't fix. Came in a Champ box a bit too small for it, so that might explain the brim. The box happens to fit my Stetson bowler perfectly. The condition otherwise is near mint.



The crown is 5 1/2" open, the brim 2 1/2". 120 grams total weight.
The detachable sweatband is interesting. I don't really want to tempt fate by detaching it to get at the factory sticker and slant-bug union label that I can see the tops of, so use your imagination for those.
Here's a better color shot.


And with a rough diamond and a quick pinch. The felt is so nice and thin and cooperative.

The shadow across the top of the hat on the last one kinda messes with it, but the sun was fading and I had to move around to get shots.
I'm going out on a limb here and guessing mid 50's on this one. Any input always welcome.

Sent from thin air using electricity and other wizardry.

Great pick up, moe! Congrats. I like the color.

 

[moehawk]

Very fine score moe
Congrats
I dig it

Thanks moon!

 

[moehawk]

Nice catch,congrats.

Thanks RJR!