Vintage John B. Stetson Renovated Hat

[AlanC]

Vintage hat marked 'John B. Stetson Renovated Hat' on the sweatband and 'Custom Made' on the crown. No tagged size or other tags. It looks like it was hardly worn post-renovation. It's in fantastic shape. There is a staple in the sweatband to the left of the bow in the picture below that held a pricetag. It can be removed without problem, but it will leave two very small holes. I will leave it to the buyer to remove it.

Estimated size: 6 3/4 (Yeah, I wish it were bigger, too.)

Crown: 4.75" (exterior with center bash as pictured)
Brim: 2.5"

Asking $55 delivered CONUS, Paypal please. Reasonable offers entertained.

 

[Jerekson]

Do you think the sweatband is too dry or stiff to hold up to a good stretching?

 

[Jerekson]

Do you think the sweatband is too dry or stiff to hold up to a good stretching?

Also, what is the inside circumference, in inches?

I might be interested...

 

[AlanC]

My apologies for not answering sooner.

Interior measures at ~21.5". The sweatband seems good, no cracking, but I'm sure could use some leather treatment. I have noticed upon examination there is some thread separation on the front left of the sweatband, but on the whole the sweatband seems secure.

I'm very open to offers on this one. It's a beautiful hat.

 

[AlanC]

Perhaps a newer member might be interested in this fine hat. It's a very small size, but surely someone can fit into it. I'm very open to offers on this. Please, take it off my hands!

 

[AlanC]

This hat is now on ebay. Bid early and often!