The Official Stetson Nutria Quality Thread

[krasher]

Hello from Austria - this being my first post, I'll introduce myself first: I'm a Pinstriping and Lettering artist and have been into the 50s and late 40s music, cars and the Rock'n'Roll scene for over 20 years. Been collecting vintage clothes and have recently started to add some hats to my wardrobe - here's a Stetson Nutria Quality Western hat I scored on ebay, gray/silver with an 5.5" crown and 3.5" brim.
After reading all the wonderful info on this site, it should be from the late 40s or early 50s:

 

[randooch]

Welcome, krasher! Nice hat. I especially dig the crescent crease.

 

[alanfgag]

+1... great entrance hat!

 

[carouselvic]

+1

 

[hatophile]

That is a beauty of a hat, Krasher. I could see that on the head of someone from a 40's Western Swing band.

 

[krasher]

Thanks for the comments! I don't play in any bands, but do quite a bit of DJ-ing, so it'll stay on my head for those hillbilly-themed gigs.
I just couldn't leave that Ft. Worth crease and all-too common brim curl it came with alone and decided to practice my bashing and pencilrolling skills on it. I believe the crease is called double puncher.
Please feel welcome to add any comments on the time-frame, not sure whether it's mid-late 40s or early 50s.

 

[hatophile]

I have a couple with similar markings which I guessed as 50's but others may have differing opinions. Either way it's a great hat and you did well with the crown and brim styling. Now you need a Nudie outfit to go with the hat. (It's not what you think).
http://nudiesrodeotailor.com/news_01.html

 

[alanfgag]

Aha... I was going to ask about the pencil roll.

Would this be the garberswesterncollectibles hat?

It's 1950s.

 

[Chepstow]

Krasher, ein grüß Gott nach Österreich und Herzlich Wilkommen! Beautiful hat, congrats. How about a noggin shot!

 

[krasher]

Yes, it's the one from Garberswesterncollectibles, Alan - description and photos weren't really accurate - quite a few mothbites and different color (which I don't mind, they told me about it in an e-mail and I prefer the actual one, anyway).
I know Nudie suits very well, but prefer not to look like a Christmas tree, despite the time of the year. Besides, I feel more comfortable behind the turntables or on the dancefloor, then on a stage.
Here's a pic of me from one of the last gigs I went to:

 

[krasher]

Krasher, ein grüß Gott nach Österreich und Herzlich Wilkommen! Beautiful hat, congrats. How about a noggin shot!

Hi Manfred! noggin shot with that hat will follow within the next week or two, after I've worn it at a couple of gigs that I'll be DJ-ing at.

 

[hatophile]

Well that outfit looks just fine too Krasher.

 

[Chepstow]

Krasher, I looking forward to the photos.

 

[alanfgag]

+1... glad you won it and are happy with it. Cowboys always welcome around these parts.

 

[Gyrene]

I have a Nutria Quality USMC Stetson campaign hat in great condition. Anyone tell me how rare these things are?

Thanks much.
Semper Fidelis,
GH Cater MSgt USMC ret
g.h.cater@gmail.com

 

[Lefty]

I love this hat, but I'm going to let it go.
It's getting ready for its trip to North Carolina, to join the 7XCB Mode Edge I just sent there.

 

[hatophile]

That's a beauty, bet it's too large for me though.

 

[oldfox]

Breathtaking! Thanks.
One quick question: Is the shot of you wearing the hat reversed, or have you somehow found a wristwatch with the stem on the left?

 

[alanfgag]

Welcome to the lounge, OldFox... yes, this photo was taken in a mirror.

 

[viclip]

Breathtaking! Thanks.
One quick question: Is the shot of you wearing the hat reversed, or have you somehow found a wristwatch with the stem on the left?

oldfox if you're looking for a wristwatch with the stem or crown on the left side of the watch, try Panerai or U-Boat. There are others as well but these come to mind off the top of my head. Rather than targeting left-handed people who prefer to wear their watches on their right wrist, those manufacturers tend to cater to the diving fraternity. Apparently divers either prefer the crown reversed for some reason (with the timepiece on their left wrist) or else they prefer to wear their dive watches on their right wrists.