STETSON 7x CLEAR BEAVER QUALITY

[MikeinRome]

#1 is an Open Road and dates from mid to late 50's, I'm estimating. The seller said the liner had been replaced, which must have been in late 50's or early 60's. It would originally have had the gold roundel liner. Brim is 2 3/4. This hat has the softest felt of the 3 hats. Jimmy the lid has a short thread just for Open Road 7 Xs, and this hat here looks just like them except for the replaced liner.

 

[MikeinRome]

#2 has a 3 1/4 brim. Think I've posted this hat briefly before. Dates late 50's to early 60's. When I bought it, the crown had a Center-fire crease.

 

[MikeinRome]

#3 is at least 60's or later. 2 5/8 brim. It's like new and came in it's original box, I think. It's the lesser of the 3 hats. For a $50 hat, it can't begin to compete with my other hats of that price range. That's my opinion right now, anyway. Of course when I'm ready to sell it, I'll edit this post to say " I swear to God this is the best darn hat I've ever owned."

 

[M Hatman]

Of course when I'm ready to sell it, I'll edit this post to say " I swear to God this is the best darn hat I've ever owned."

LOL

 

[Mighty44]

#3 is at least 60's or later. 2 5/8 brim. It's like new and came in it's original box, I think. It's the lesser of the 3 hats. For a $50 hat, it can't begin to compete with my other hats of that price range. That's my opinion right now, anyway. Of course when I'm ready to sell it, I'll edit this post to say " I swear to God this is the best darn hat I've ever owned."

Beautiful hats—love the interiors.

 

[alanfgag]

A Stetson 7X clear beaver dress hat with mode edge and wide ribbon purchased in 2011. The hat had undergone some modifications from its original owner and was quite soiled from use when it arrived. I sent the hat to Optimo in Chicago where it was cleaned and a new ribbon and sweatband installed. I don't wear it often but I'm always impressed by the felt quality when I take it out of its suede hat box... the moldable clay that is 7X quality at its best. Time flies when you're having fun, as evidenced from the first and last photos.

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[MikeinRome]

A Stetson 7X clear beaver dress hat with mode edge and wide ribbon purchased in 2011. The hat had undergone some modifications from its original owner and was quite soiled from use when it arrived. I sent the hat to Optimo in Chicago where it was cleaned and a new ribbon and sweatband installed. I don't wear it often but I'm always impressed by the felt quality when I take it out of its suede hat box... the moldable clay that is 7X quality at its best. Time flies when you're having fun, as evidenced from the first and last photos.

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A great hat, Alan. That's the era of 7X I'm really looking for, late 40's or so.

 

[One Drop]

I finally snapped a few pictures of my 7X Clear Beaver OR last weekend. I love this hat, the felt is just so finely finished, dense and malleable, and the long oval shape makes for a perfect fit. I wear it less than my Borsalino of similar design, the light tan of the Borsa goes a bit better with a wider range of clothing colours, and I have a diamond pinch crease on it that makes it a bit less 'Western looking and thus more versatile, but when I do find the right occasion for the Stetson this hat just shines, I've got many compliments when wearing it.

 

[One Drop]

You wear that beautiful hat well! Your Borsa must be pretty special to get worn more than your 7X. Great looking hat.

Thanks ! The Borsa is an extraordinary hat, both are superb in their own ways.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Three 7X CBs Open Road and a 100. I don’t know anything about the seller. Here’s the 7 ⅜ for $350 shipped. He also has the in 7 ¼:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/fed...ale_post_id=10161115145391092&mibextid=cr9u03

I can’t vouch for the seller…looks legit to me, but…?

 

[MikeinRome]

#1 is an Open Road and dates from mid to late 50's, I'm estimating. The seller said the liner had been replaced, which must have been in late 50's or early 60's. It would originally have had the gold roundel liner. Brim is 2 3/4. This hat has the softest felt of the 3 hats. Jimmy the lid has a short thread just for Open Road 7 Xs, and this hat here looks just like them except for the replaced liner.

I've recently bought a 7X Clear Beaver that has mfg tags from the 40's to early 50's, so it has very soft felt. Comparing it with this slightly later hat, I couldn't tell any difference in the softness or quality of the felt.

 

[MikeinRome]

A Stetson 7X clear beaver dress hat with mode edge and wide ribbon purchased in 2011. The hat had undergone some modifications from its original owner and was quite soiled from use when it arrived. I sent the hat to Optimo in Chicago where it was cleaned and a new ribbon and sweatband installed. I don't wear it often but I'm always impressed by the felt quality when I take it out of its suede hat box... the moldable clay that is 7X quality at its best. Time flies when you're having fun, as evidenced from the first and last photos.

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Alan, I suspect that sideways Mode Edge stamp makes this a late 40's hat, like the Stetson Sixteen Fifty has that I bought a couple of months ago.

 

[MikeinRome]

Stetson 7X Clear Beaver, late 40's to early 50'

I've recently bought a 7X Clear Beaver that has mfg tags from the 40's to early 50's, so it has very soft felt. Comparing it with this slightly later hat, I couldn't tell any difference in the softness or quality of the felt.

Stetson 7X Clear Beaver Open Road, late 40's to early 50's. Has onionskin on liner. 2 3/4 inch brim and 5 1/2 inch open crown. Bought from Jesse.

 

[Just Daniel]

A 7X CB Fedora, presented to Brooke Moore in 1951. Stars on the crest, no squiggles on the sweatband crest, and a 50s-ish white reorder tag. It’s a nice, deep gray closest to the pic with the $20 bill ; )

Dated by retirement certificate.

 

[Mighty44]

A 7X CB Fedora, presented to Brooke Moore in 1951. Stars on the crest, no squiggles on the sweatband crest, and a 50s-ish white reorder tag. It’s a nice, deep gray closest to the pic with the $20 bill ; )

Dated by retirement certificate.



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A-mazing!

 

[Blare]

A 7X CB Fedora, presented to Brooke Moore in 1951. Stars on the crest, no squiggles on the sweatband crest, and a 50s-ish white reorder tag. It’s a nice, deep gray closest to the pic with the $20 bill ; )

Dated by retirement certificate.



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One special hat!

 

[Rmccamey]

I'd like one of those for my retirement!

A 7X CB Fedora, presented to Brooke Moore in 1951. Stars on the crest, no squiggles on the sweatband crest, and a 50s-ish white reorder tag. It’s a nice, deep gray closest to the pic with the $20 bill ; )

Dated by retirement certificate.



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[MikeinRome]

A 7X CB Fedora, presented to Brooke Moore in 1951. Stars on the crest, no squiggles on the sweatband crest, and a 50s-ish white reorder tag. It’s a nice, deep gray closest to the pic with the $20 bill ; )

Dated by retirement certificate.



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Does the sweatband logo have stars or a maple leaf?

 

[Just Daniel]

Good question. Stars on the sweat crest.

 

[MikeinRome]

Assuming that is a 1951 hat, I'm really a bit surprised to see that type of mfg tag appear that early.