Stetson Stuff

[buler]

Good call, Josh. Looks like a match!

B

 

[Joshbru3]

I just received this, and I am SO EXCITED to have the original!!! I wanted to scan in copies for everyone on the lounge. The scans honestly don't do this circular any justice. The actual paper measures 18.5 x 12 and the print is absolutely masterful. What is amazing about this circular is that it was released to suppliers only 8 years after John B. Stetson started his hat business. This circular could have been given to suppliers by Stetson himself.

1873-1874 Stetson Winter Circular

 

[Joshbru3]

1915 Stetson Golden Anniversary Panama Pacific Exposition card

I just picked this one from the bay. Its a beautiful card with a great embossed gold Stetson logo.

 

[Michael A]

Found this today at my favorite vintage store.
DSCN4801 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN4800 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
A little worse for wear, but serviceable. Now to find a different full page ad to insert in there.
DSCN4805 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Now I can use my Sundays to pick out the next weeks hat lineup. Ha ha.

Michael

 

[BobHufford]

Dang dude ... that is a great find! Congrats.

 

[Michael A]

They had it in the store for a month or so now, but they had a hat and various other things on it and no price tag. So I figured they were going to keep it for displays. But I went in today and it had a price tag on it. Didn't take me long to make my way to the counter. Ha ha.

Michael

 

[KarlCrow]

They had it in the store for a month or so now, but they had a hat and various other things on it and no price tag. So I figured they were going to keep it for displays. But I went in today and it had a price tag on it. Didn't take me long to make my way to the counter. Ha ha.

Michael

i see an open road advert in its future

 

[Wesslyn]

Local shop here has one similar, but it's Champ.
It is unfortunately not for sale though. I've asked many, many times.
Very cool find.

 

[Michael A]

i see an open road advert in its future

Open Road would be good. I guess I'll have to start haunting the local consignment and estate auction. They usually have several lots of old magazines every week. Will have to preview them and find a lot with some good ads in it.

Local shop here has one similar, but it's Champ.
It is unfortunately not for sale though. I've asked many, many times.
Very cool find.

I wonder if they were brand specific or if that was just the brand they happened to go out of business/discard it with? I would think that Stetson would have changed out the ad seasonally and to push specific models.
Now to find a spot for it.

Michael

 

[moehawk]

Nice score!
I think it would be extra cool to make an old-fashioned advert-looking pic of you in one of your favorite hat and suit combos to put in it instead.

 

[Redfokker]

Found this today at my favorite vintage store.
DSCN4801 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN4800 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
A little worse for wear, but serviceable. Now to find a different full page ad to insert in there.
DSCN4805 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Now I can use my Sundays to pick out the next weeks hat lineup. Ha ha.

Michael

This is so cool! I wonder if it is old or from the 60s like the ad?

 

[Jeremy T Garner]

Holy cow this is a bad ass find my man!! Enjoy that thing Michael!

 

[moontheloon]

Great score Michael
Wonderful condition as well

 

[Michael A]

Nice score!
I think it would be extra cool to make an old-fashioned advert-looking pic of you in one of your favorite hat and suit combos to put in it instead.

I like that idea. I wonder if I can figure out how to get my laser printer hooked up again. I don't think I've used it for a computer or two. I haven't looked really closely, but I think the ad is glued to a fiberboard piece so one should be able to just slide one out and a new one in. Will investigate further tomorrow.

This is so cool! I wonder if it is old or from the 60s like the ad?

I suspect they are the same age. Ever seen a Toronado?

Holy cow this is a bad ass find my man!! Enjoy that thing Michael!

Thanks Jeremy. It should be fun if I find the proper place to set it up.

Great score Michael
Wonderful condition as well

Thanks Anthony. It has a couple of rust spots I need to buff off and probably hit with a touch of black paint. The holders themselves are very near the size I would use as a band block. Dual purpose?

Thanks all,
Michael

 

[Frunobulax]

Very cool pick up, Michael. Congrats!


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[RJR]

Dang dude ... that is a great find! Congrats.

+1

 

[Short Balding Guy]

+1

Chimming in .... +1!

 

[Jhoff_1979]

Found this today at my favorite vintage store.
DSCN4801 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN4800 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
A little worse for wear, but serviceable. Now to find a different full page ad to insert in there.
DSCN4805 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Now I can use my Sundays to pick out the next weeks hat lineup. Ha ha.

Michael

OUTSTANDING!!

 

[Michael A]

Sort of interesting link to a bit of info about the Canadian Army using Stetsons during the 1899-1902 South African War. http://www.warmuseum.ca/collections...wear&page_num=4&item_num=15&media_irn=1080863

Michael

 

[redlinerobert]

Stetson at one point made some elaborate sombreros. I'm a buyer if any of you happen to have one or know of one that may be for sale.