STETSON 100

[DOUGLAS]

I've seen pictures of this type but never had one. This one looks to be a beauty.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320029802917&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=011
I will need to do something with the bash but man that interior looks sweet.

 

[astaire]

My big congrats to you, Douglas. That is a very fancy interior synonymous for a very expensive hat.

 

[feltfan]

I saw that, but it was too small for me.
I liked the bash.

I'll be curious to hear how you like this hat
when it arrives.

 

[Marc]

Great hat for a really good price (considering the quality you get for the money).

Congrats,

Marc

 

[DOUGLAS]

I am hoping the quality is good as the logo and the appearance implies. i don't think I will be disapointed.

 

[Tony in Tarzana]

I was watching it and was glad you got it. I'm looking forward to a detailed report when you get it in your hands. $100 was a lot of money back then, at least equivalent to $1,000 today if not much more. It must be a heck of a hat.

 

[DOUGLAS]

What time prriod do you suppose it is from? $100.00 is a lot now. It's hard to think what type of man would buy this kind of hat. It does have very nice porportions and the material must be phenominal.

 

[Marc]

If I remember correctly, the Stetson 100's were made entirely in hand (in opposite to the other Stetsons back then) from pure beaver felt. They came in a leather suitcase (I'm sure you've seen these around here before) and were only made to order (or so I've been told).

I've heard that they can be a bit on stiff side, but of course that could be removed from a good hatter if preferred.

You really got yourself a keeper there!

Regards,

Marc

 

[Tony in Tarzana]

1960s, maybe? When you could get a brand-new VW Beetle for less than $2,000.

Surely not later than that, I would think.

 

[funneman]

It's a beauty...

Wow, you must have robbed a bank. You've been making an enormous amount of hat purchases!

What's your secret?

 

[Cruiser]

That is one great hat, Douglas. Congratulations!

 

[Baron Kurtz]

They came in a leather suitcase (I'm sure you've seen these around here before) and were only made to order (or so I've been told).

I remember one on eBay a while ago. With suitcase etc. that had only been worn once: To Richard Nixon's inauguration!!! Sold for quite the pretty penny.

There was one of the suitcases for sale recently. I don't think it got much.

bk

 

[SinatraStyle]

Wow, very nice hat, and a great deal when you consider the original purchase price.

Have you decided on a bash?

 

[DOUGLAS]

I have not decided what type of bash I will use ,I figure I will let the hat show me what it likes.
BK I saw that case and bid on it too. Some one out bid me and I did'nt want to win the case and loose the hat so.....I went for the hat.I think the case was more than 125.00 at last I looked.
I have bought many hats recently and there is no secret. I save my money for specific items I want,when I have enough saved I buy untill I have what I want.I am almost there.
Marc, I hope it is not too stiff. I've been spoiled with the Borsalinos and custom hats having soft pliable felt. BTW nice to see you on the forum man.

 

[feltfan]

I have bought many hats recently and there is no secret.

The #$@% secret is he is a 7 1/4 - 7 1/8.
When you are a 7 1/2 - 7 5/8 that appears to
be quite an advantage! There are just a lot
more hats available in that size. grumble grumble.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

And the biggest secret of all is to wear a size 6 7/8, 7, or 7 1/8. Lots of incredible vintage hats available in those sizes, and they're cheap to boot.

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[Baron Kurtz]

muahahahahahahaha. Rubs hands gleefully.

bk

 

[Marc Chevalier]

In your next life, Baron, you will be a size 6 1/8.


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[jamespowers]

And the biggest secret of all is to wear a size 6 7/8, 7, or 7 1/8. Lots of incredible vintage hats available in those sizes, and they're cheap to boot.

.

Geez, my son is eight days old and his head is bigger than that.
Larger sizes in nice styles are really tough to find as a bargain. You get what you pay for there. No payola no playola. There are still good finds out there though.

Regards,

J

 

[Dinerman]

Although I haven't personally tried to change the crown (that's the decorative ribbon around the center of the hat, right?), the hat is so soft I can't see where that would be a problem at all. This hat hasn't stiffened at all over the years, and feels practically new.

um... no.
and I don't really think felt really stiffens with age.

I don't expect ebay people to know this- but Honestly...