Western, anyone?

[Winston Carter]

If my memory serves me right I remember the Resistol Stagecoach had a slight slope to the back. I could be wrong.

 

[M Hatman]

What the heck happened over the weekend......this thread seems to have broke bad?!?!?
Anyway, here is a quick contribution to help bring it back to ground......
1948 Miller-Stockman
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[Telemaster]

Just got this in... and am heartbroken since the it’s just too small for me. Can anyone give me a bit of info on this in terms of age? I will say, this thing is blowing my mind. I‘m not an expert, I have handled a few westerns before... but none have been this soooffft. I had no idea...

 

[Cornshucker77]

Just got this in... and am heartbroken since the it’s just too small for me. Can anyone give me a bit of info on this in terms of age? I will say, this thing is blowing my mind. I‘m not an expert, I have handled a few westerns before... but none have been this soooffft. I had no idea...

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I'm not an expert either but I would say 1950's. My avatar is a similar hat from the 50's.

 

[M Hatman]

I'm not an expert either but I would say 1950's. My avatar is a similar hat from the 50's.

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Edit: that is a real interesting crease! I think I like it. They seem to have really experimented with differant creases for thier westerns in the 50's......

 

[dh66]

Just got this in... and am heartbroken since the it’s just too small for me. Can anyone give me a bit of info on this in terms of age? I will say, this thing is blowing my mind. I‘m not an expert, I have handled a few westerns before... but none have been this soooffft. I had no idea...

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NICE! That crease is on time!

I'd agree with the 50s assessment, or even early to mid 60s.

Sorry about the fit. It's a great looking hat.

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[AbbaDatDeHat]

I consider them both westerns but my thinking on westerns may be different than others. Though I tend to agree with gtdean48 for the most part, I think westerns can be divided into western dress or cowboy hats. I look at OR's and the clones with less than 3" brims as western dress and those above a 3' brim as cowboy hats. The weight of the felt along with the stiffness of the brim and crown also play a part. Bowen I would venture to say that both of these hats were considerably stiffer in their youth. (No jokes from the peanut gallery) My 40's Nutria Quality is soft and pliable in both crown and brim but it is still a western/cowboy hat. I would imagine that age and use softened it considerably. I've considered applying shellac to it because the brim won't retain it's shape.

Bowen, that Boss Raw Edge with a brim binding still throws me for a loop.

Hey Bama:
I meant to respond earlier. Sorry
The brim binding is odd. Alan and i discussed it alittle in another thread. All i can think is maybe the original owner special ordered it to be different. I don’t know if that was even possible back then. But it looks factory done to me. Rather well actually. It adds to the hat but i guess we’ll never know.
Also, both those hats are hard brimmed and very firm crowned. Not soft in the least. This strikes me as odd especially how well used the hundred is. Hell, you could fly em like a frisbee.
Lastly, Bob R says hi to ya. He still sounds brims up. Lol
Bowen

 

[Telemaster]

Here‘s the crease from a shallower angle... It is pretty badass.

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Edit: that is a real interesting crease! I think I like it. They seem to have really experimented with differant creases for thier westerns in the 50's......

 

[RJR]

Here‘s the crease from a shallower angle... It is pretty badass.
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That is interesting.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Here‘s the crease from a shallower angle... It is pretty badass.
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After pushing it out to an open crown I did a similar crease in order to eliminate a taper that I didn't like.

 

[BobHufford]

^^^^ I tried something similar on this Adam. I think I need to bring those creases to the same plane (which will lower the crown a bit) or lengthen them to see if it would be more effective.

 

[BobHufford]

Whew! The heat and humidity have caused my new-to-me O'Farrell's brim to droop. In fact, the hat is still a bit wet.

 

[Desert dog]

Whew! The heat and humidity have caused my new-to-me O'Farrell's brim to droop. In fact, the hat is still a bit wet.

Wow! Farewell to freewheelin Franklin. That looks great, I really like the band.

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[Hurricane Jack]

Whew! The heat and humidity have caused my new-to-me O'Farrell's brim to droop. In fact, the hat is still a bit wet.

Good work on the brim, Bob. I like that look a lot. If you like you can always lower the crown by sinking it a bit, like a Planters hat. My Thoroughbred is too rounded so I prefer it open crown.

We will be leaving in the morning with friends in their new motorhome for Cheyenne Frontier Days. Still deciding if I can take two hats or just one. Probably should just take a straw.

 

[BobHufford]

Wow! Farewell to freewheelin Franklin. That looks great, I really like the band.

Thanks Ed! The band colors work well with this hat.

Good work on the brim, Bob. I like that look a lot. If you like you can always lower the crown by sinking it a bit, like a Planters hat. My Thoroughbred is too rounded so I prefer it open crown.

We will be leaving in the morning with friends in their new motorhome for Cheyenne Frontier Days. Still deciding if I can take two hats or just one. Probably should just take a straw.

Thanks Jack! I will give the crown sinking some thought. I hope you have a great trip! Take a straw and plan on bringing back a new hat or two.

 

[Desert dog]

Sounds like a good time in store for you! Maybe post some pictures of the event.

Good work on the brim, Bob. I like that look a lot. If you like you can always lower the crown by sinking it a bit, like a Planters hat. My Thoroughbred is too rounded so I prefer it open crown.

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We will be leaving in the morning with friends in their new motorhome for Cheyenne Frontier Days. Still deciding if I can take two hats or just one. Probably should just take a straw.

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[Hurricane Jack]

Take a straw and plan on bringing back a new hat or two.

Not sure of what vendors will be there. Cheyenne Outfitters is out of business now, I think. We will be restricted to using the shuttle or other public transportation to get around.

I'll have one of these (& only one) for you!

Sounds like a good time in store for you!

Got tickets for the PBR, the Trail to Cheyenne Championship, plus a couple of other nights at the rodeo. Old West Town, Indian Village, the museum, etc. Looking forward to it!

 

[BobHufford]

I'll have one of these (& only one) for you!

Wow ... I appreciate that! Almost like taking a bullet (but better than a Silver Bullet).

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Wow ... I appreciate that! Almost like taking a bullet (but better than a Silver Bullet).

I'll have to sneak one into the motorhome, otherwise my buddy would never allow a grapefruit Shandy! Maybe I could take a few Bulleits neat or OTR?

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Bob, maybe your palate would appreciate an Apple/Cranberry Shandy, or maybe a Passion Fruit IPA?