M Hatman
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Here is one I found this past fall or so.......a mid-late 50's OR Twenty-Five.
Usual Tan SilverBelly (which I really wanted most all of my other than Stetson OR Clones and Stetson "Built Like but not Labeled" OR's are various shades of grey).
Very pleased with this one............another in very fine condition.
It specs out with the usual 2 7/8" bound brim but an unusual 6" crown, YES a 6" crown! 2" Dark Brown Roan sweat. It has the onionskin sweat protector. Also has the ribbon lacing at the back of the sweat.
Somebody did not wear this one much.......
The felt is absolutely fabulous, being thin, soft and malleable throughout, including the brim, NO stiffness what so ever. Very fine pouncing and finish with a great hand. Heavy handling by the crown WILL alter the crease....it is that nice.
I have a sort of modified 4 corner with a nice deep center dent. I may add a cross over in the center......
As a bonus it same with the sterling Sheriff/Marshal clip (was BLACK when it arrived, I did a slight careful brightening with wool cloth which really brought out the detail, VERY careful as this clip is delicate). The hooked clip is set just wide enough to go over the OR ribbon.
This hat has become a favorite and positively commented on every time I wear it!
Bonus Photo: Our Miss Biddy inspecting the Sheriff Clip (I surmise she thinks it is a bug).
Usual Tan SilverBelly (which I really wanted most all of my other than Stetson OR Clones and Stetson "Built Like but not Labeled" OR's are various shades of grey).
Very pleased with this one............another in very fine condition.
It specs out with the usual 2 7/8" bound brim but an unusual 6" crown, YES a 6" crown! 2" Dark Brown Roan sweat. It has the onionskin sweat protector. Also has the ribbon lacing at the back of the sweat.
Somebody did not wear this one much.......
The felt is absolutely fabulous, being thin, soft and malleable throughout, including the brim, NO stiffness what so ever. Very fine pouncing and finish with a great hand. Heavy handling by the crown WILL alter the crease....it is that nice.
I have a sort of modified 4 corner with a nice deep center dent. I may add a cross over in the center......
As a bonus it same with the sterling Sheriff/Marshal clip (was BLACK when it arrived, I did a slight careful brightening with wool cloth which really brought out the detail, VERY careful as this clip is delicate). The hooked clip is set just wide enough to go over the OR ribbon.
This hat has become a favorite and positively commented on every time I wear it!
Bonus Photo: Our Miss Biddy inspecting the Sheriff Clip (I surmise she thinks it is a bug).
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