Stetson "The Sovereign Twenty"

[MikeinRome]

Late 1940's Stetson Sovereign, labeled Stetson Beaver Twenty. 2 3/4 inch raw brim and 5 3/4 inch open crown. The liner has the seam on the side instead of the rear, which some say is a sign of a late 40's Stetson. I also believe the Stetson Beaver Twenty phrase is late 40's. Hat just arrived today. Just love these older Sovereigns and the felt on them.

 

[MikeinRome]

PS- I'm not claiming that all late 40's Sovereigns have the liner seam on the side or the phrase Stetson Beaver Twenty, but that where these do occur, they are signs of a late 40's hat, or so goes the theory or belief.

 

[MikeinRome]

About mid 1950's Stetson Sovereign Twenty. Has 2 1/2 inch brim with Mode Edge, and 5 1/2 inch open crown.

 

[TimmyV]

Here's my Stetson Sovereign Twenty. The felt is very soft and molds easily without steam. One of my favorites for everyday wear.

 

[TimmyV]

Here's a Stetson Sovereign Twenty-Lite with Mode Edge that I recently acquired. This old hat just "feels right " and fits like an old friend.

 

[rogueclimber]

fits like an old friend.

I like that description. Some hats are just right

 

[Sean66]

Sovereign 20 Open Road iteration. Probably late 50’s. Very nice, soft felt that is easy to mold.

 

[TimmyV]

Sovereign 20 Open Road iteration. Probably late 50’s. Very nice, soft felt that is easy to mold.
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Nice hat for sure !! First time I've seen a Mid Oval...
* I will readily admit there's lots about these old hats for me to learn

 

[Sean66]

Nice hat for sure !! First time I've seen a Mid Oval...
* I will readily admit there's lots about these old hats for me to learn

Thanks, I really like the higher crown and the dress weight felt.
It does seem that mid oval is not that common, and I was curious to how it would fit. I’m a long oval, so it’s a bit snug in the front, but is stretching out with time.

 

[M Hatman]

Another recent get.......