Stetson Casual

[jimmy the lid]

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

 

[carter]

Great thread, guys. I like learning about these vintage hat styles. You've shown us some wonderful examples.

This is a bit fftopic:
I really like those Stetson ads from the mid-late 40's that show how to coordinate an outfit and that show men & women in an activity. It seems to me that Stetson marketing at the time was spot on for a nation just emerging from WWII.

 

[Lefty]

Another Casual with the a ribbon treatment like Tony's.

my new stetson casual.

bowless dual colored twisted ribbon

 

[Dinerman]

same style felt bound brim. different band.

 

[rlk]

Royal DeLuxe Stetson Casual-Tijuana Style

Looks like a Stetson Tijuana, but the felt is thicker and not a Suede Finish. A very varied Stetson Model. A sky blue with greenish cast.

 

[Lefty]

You're not kidding about those variations. Without the imprint on the sweat, it's hard to say that these hats are related.

 

[rlk]

Another Royal Stetson Casual

matches tonyB's hat

Ribbon crosses and dips on both sides without a bow.

 

[tonyb]

The hits keep on coming.

 

[wsmontana]

It has been 21 years but here is another Casual. Is anyone still watching?

This one has a felt band and an over welted brim.

 

[Rmccamey]

A very nice, rare sample. Congrats.

It has been 21 years but here is another Casual. Is anyone still watching?

This one has a felt band and an over welted brim.
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[wsmontana]

A very nice, rare sample. Congrats.

Thanks Randy!