Golden Earache
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Good info, Thanks! How about the sweat?
Brad Bowers said:Most likely in 1971, with the closing of the factory and sale of their equipment.
Brad
Golden Earache said:Good info, Thanks! How about the sweat?
GWD said:Brad, is 1971 the same year Stetson went with the Black Sweatband?
GWD said:Thanks Brad! Just a shot in the Dark, do you know anything about the squared size tags?
Has anyone asked Stetson University if they have some ofBrad Bowers said:I'm not sure where the papers ended up, but perhaps a university, library, or museum back east nabbed them.
Brad
XPLSV said:Lefty,
That first hat is very similar to my 1949 Stetson...appears to be the same liner and the imprinting on the band shown on the ebay hat is virtually the same as mine, aside from the "Long Oval" designation. The opposite side Stetson Philadelphia address on Chestnut Street. No size tag attached anymore, although the size is given under the sweat, as is the date of Sep 30, 1949.
I just came across a later Stetson, also with the designation of "The Sovereign Stetson." Has the Mode Edge, the black leather sweatband--which is adjustable, and it also has a Stetson Twenty imprint. Too small for me, so I'm putting it up on OFAS to fund future hats in my size
GWD said:I think I sold you that Sovereign! Is this it?
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Yes you did! It is best fitting hat in my collection--I'm very pleased with it! :eusa_clap
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This is a vintage late '50s Stetson Sovereign.