jimmy the lid
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jimmy the lid said:I'd love to know how hatters would describe this kind of felt.
I have since received an actual copy of one of the ads posted above in this thread, and it looks like Stetson described this kind of felt treatment as a "pebble finish." My lid matches the "Fiesta Oro" color -- and the flecks of gold color that you can see in the close-up shot give the felt a kind of golden undertone (hence, "Oro").
I think that other manufacturers produced a similar kind of felt. It looks to me like the Mallory posted by Douglas in the Best of 2008 thread may be one example. I have also found a 1938 Mallory ad advertising their own "pebble" finish [although it's not clear how closely it may correspond to Stetson's version in terms of composition and texture]:
Cheers,
JtL