Western, anyone?

[BobHufford]

Nice. Do they say what year? Looks like 60's maybe 70's.

They were estimating a pretty wide range from late 1940s to early 1960s. It was probably in that range based on the address on the box with the address of the store in that period, the destination with an early postal zone vs. a zip code and the 4X designation vs. deluxe, supreme, etc.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Got this run of the mill, likely early '90s Stetson off Ebay. Just showed up today. I am a sucker for a 5" brim anything. This one goes 5.25"! And a mighty 7.5" crown. I do like the 1 3/4" gross grain ribbon and bow.


Took me about 10 minutes to turn it into something I'd actually wear Likely to get changed again. 4 3/4" ashtray crown now and still got that big old silver belly 5.25" brim. Liner and sweat still look unworn and new. Doubt it had ever been worn prior. "Gus" is the model. Likely made in late '89 or early '90s as Lonesome Dove and Gus came along in Feb, of 1989. Let me know if you can see something different there. Nice lwt felt by the feel of it. And a good leather sweat band. A decent buy from Ebay in my book!

I am thinking a big old feather added to the hat band is next

Pretty basic hat now....

Was watching that one but it was no international shipping...

 

[Hurricane Jack]

First cruise wearing the Stetson No.1 Quality Western creased to her former beauty. The indoor pics are more accurate for color. More pics to come in the Stetson No.1 Quality thread.

 

[Tukwila]

So beautif

First cruise wearing the Stetson No.1 Quality Western creased to her former beauty. The indoor pics are more accurate for color. More pics to come in the Stetson No.1 Quality thread.

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So beautiful, Jack. The color looks some like the natural beaver felt Winchester puts out now, at least on my monitor.

 

[BobHufford]

First cruise wearing the Stetson No.1 Quality Western creased to her former beauty.

That looks great Jack!

 

[Desert dog]

That's got to be one of the best looking hats that I have seen! The colors and dimensions are perfect. Cool backdrop, the tub, and the cowgirl looks like she's wearing your hat.

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[Hurricane Jack]

So beautif

So beautiful, Jack. The color looks some like the natural beaver felt Winchester puts out now, at least on my monitor.

Thanks Doug! The color is just a touch more brown than any of my natural or clear beaver hats I have. I'm really liking the color & the contrast with the ribbon & binding.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

That's got to be one of the best looking hats that I have seen! The colors and dimensions are perfect. Cool backdrop, the tub, and the cowgirl looks like she's wearing your hat.

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Thanks DD, but not sure how it would stand up to some of your hats! I'm really liking these block 52 style hats especially when the brim is in the 2-3/4" to 3-1/4" range. With the 6" open crown & bound brim it can be made to be like a big OR.

This old brothel tub came out of a long time Saloon/brothel/gaming house named "Wilder's". Bob may have heard of it.

 

[Winston Carter]

Stetson Amish 4X Felt Bashed Open Crown. 3" Black Bound Edge Brim. 1" Black Ribbon and Bow w/Red and Black Feather.

 

[hatophile]

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Not an Amish style, but looks good Winston!

 

[Winston Carter]

Not an Amish style, but looks good Winston!

I just bought it because it had an open crown to start with.

 

[hatophile]

I just bought it because it had an open crown to start with.

Good job on the crease and brim.

 

[Winston Carter]

Good job on the crease and brim.

Thanks !! We try harder. LOL

 

[Woodtroll]

First cruise wearing the Stetson No.1 Quality Western creased to her former beauty. The indoor pics are more accurate for color. More pics to come in the Stetson No.1 Quality thread.

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I really like those colors; very nice hat!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

1960 Stetson 4X arrived today. I've only had time to push the crown open & give it a good brushing & some dry sponge work.

Will probably get some smoothing steam work tomorrow, destined I think for a brick crease & some mule kicks something like my Mallory Little Dogie.

 

[hatophile]

1960 Stetson 4X arrived today. I've only had time to push the crown open & give it a good brushing & some dry sponge work.

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Will probably get some smoothing steam work tomorrow, destined I think for a brick crease & some mule kicks something like my Mallory Little Dogie.

Looking forward to see what you do with it Jack.

 

[RJR]

Looking forward to see what you do with it Jack.

+1

 

[Desert dog]

Here is a before, and after, of my Thoroughbred Grizzly. This hat has a 6 1/2" open crown and 4" brim. The brim curl brought the brim to 3 1/2". I will post more on the Thoroughbred thread.

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[AbbaDatDeHat]

Here is a before, and after, of my Thoroughbred Grizzly. This hat has a 6 1/2" open crown and 4" brim. The brim curl brought the brim to 3 1/2". I will post more on the Thoroughbred thread.

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Total sweet!! Whole new hat!!
Now i know what to do with this buffalo lookin thing!! Thanks DD!!
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[Desert dog]

I love that buffalo looking thing, just the way it is! Beautiful hat!

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Total sweet!! Whole new hat!!
Now i know what to do with this buffalo lookin thing!! Thanks DD!!
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