The Official Stetson Nutria Quality Thread

[MikeinRome]

1920's Stetson Boss Raw Edge Clear Nutria. Has 3 1/2 inch brim and 7 inch open crown. Purchased from another Lounge member and there's earlier photos of it on the Lounge.

 

[rclark]

1920's Stetson Boss Raw Edge Clear Nutria. Has 3 1/2 inch brim and 7 inch open crown. Purchased from another Lounge member and there's earlier photos of it on the Lounge.

Incredible!

 

[Trouser Bark]

Poo Rats! Mmmmm...

 

[RossRYoung]

1920's Stetson Boss Raw Edge Clear Nutria. Has 3 1/2 inch brim and 7 inch open crown. Purchased from another Lounge member and there's earlier photos of it on the Lounge.

Nice one Mike. Interesting to see #406 block with the 3.5 BE brim and skinny ribbon. Any evidence of replacement ribbon and chopped brim that you can see? Bowen had one of a similar style that Alan thought may have received the same treatment, hard to tell though if the mod was done several decades though I guess. Great one either way!

 

[MikeinRome]

Nice one Mike. Interesting to see #406 block with the 3.5 BE brim and skinny ribbon. Any evidence of replacement ribbon and chopped brim that you can see? Bowen had one of a similar style that Alan thought may have received the same treatment, hard to tell though if the mod was done several decades though I guess. Great one either way!

This is that same hat. It appears completely original to me. If it's ever been altered, it was done so well you couldn't tell the difference.

 

[RossRYoung]

Nice addition to your Stetson westerns, heck of a hat!

 

[MikeinRome]

Nice addition to your Stetson westerns, heck of a hat!

Thanks. When I just came across it for sale, I was frankly shocked that it had been for sale so long without anyone else snatching it up.

 

[RossRYoung]

It looks like I forgot to share this one in its proper thread. Firsts for me are the campaign bow and horse rider embroidered liner. It’s not in stellar condition, but overall it’s a phenomenal hat in both proportions and dry crease mold-ability.

 

[Bamaboots]

It looks like I forgot to share this one in its proper thread. Firsts for me are the campaign bow and horse rider embroidered liner. It’s not in stellar condition, but overall it’s a phenomenal hat in both proportions and dry crease mold-ability.

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That's a great one, Ross. I've got a couple of NQ's with the embroidered liner and they're a favorite. First campaign bow I've seen on one and the only Stetson's I have with the campaign bow are earlier hats. I love the crease. That's a lot of felt for central Florida.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

…but overall it’s a phenomenal hat in both proportions and dry crease mold-ability.

I would agree. The blocking is among my favorites.

 

[RossRYoung]

Thanks fellas, it was from the famous Japan seller who always asks a fortune for his seemingly never ending supply of hats. I had found a late 50’s early 60’s whippet for cheap that I used to my advantage in a trade. I think he got close to $1300 for the whippet.

 

[Bamaboots]

I think he got close to $1300 for the whippet.

I would say a Whippet was finally put to good use but that might be offensive to some.

 

[MikeinRome]

Late 1940's Stetson Gold Medal, Nutria Quality. Has 3 1/2 inch bound brim and 6 inch open crown. Purchased from another Lounge member. Don't know if previously pictured.