Western, anyone?

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Well, I guess more pictures of this hat can go here, because of the indeterminate vintage and refurbishment, but in its original form, it likely belongs in the pre-1940's thread.

I worked a dry diamond crease into it. This definitely has that clay-like felt. I really need to get a scale precise enough to measure hats, but just in hand, this hat feels relatively light compared to others of similar proportions.

What remains of the original labels:


VS liner:


Creased pics, no steam needed!

These hats are so special. I’m sure Art enjoyed working with this one.
Hard not to be a favorite of favorites.
The felt on these are one of a kind!
Beautiful!!
Bowen

 

[dh66]

This 4x Open Road has become pretty much my go to these days. It went on a road trip to TN with me this weekend.

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[Bamaboots]

This 4x Open Road has become pretty much my go to these days. It went on a road trip to TN with me this weekend.

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Great combo, Cuz.

 

[dh66]

Great combo, Cuz.

Thanks, Cuz

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[Robieman]

This 4x Open Road has become pretty much my go to these days. It went on a road trip to TN with me this weekend.

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Welcome to Tennessee.

 

[dh66]

Welcome to Tennessee.

Thanks. First time I've been in Nashville in well over a decade. It's changed a lot.

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[Robieman]

I grew up in Nashville, although I no longer live there, but do still work there. It’s been changing in front of our eyes! There are parts of town I barely recognize.
Hope you enjoyed your trip.

 

[dh66]

I grew up in Nashville, although I no longer live there, but do still work there. It’s been changing in front of our eyes! There are parts of town I barely recognize.
Hope you enjoyed your trip.

I can believe it. We had a good visit. Beers were drank, country music was listened to, and my girlfriend completely filled up the back of the car with all the stuff she got at the big flea market. A successful weekend.

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[jlee562]

So I've been scouring all the Stetson ad threads, and I have a 'best guess' as to the Stetson I got from Vic on the previous page.

Stockman-Farmer Sping 1929

Stockman-Farmer Fall & Winter 1935-36

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The Columbia appears in the early 1900s catalog as a Boss Raw Edge quality hat. 5 3/8" crown, 3" brim (I think...references are a little blurry for those little fractions). In later Stockman catalogs, as a No. 1 Quality hat.

The 1900's catalog description notes that "The Genuine Boss Raw Edge Kettle Finish hats are not made in less than the Nutria quality at the prices herein given...We, however, make an imitation of these shapes in the No. 1X and No. 1 qualities."

I've been wearing it almost every day, and I agree with the last ad, "a good all around hat for looks and wear." It certainly was a consistent model for several decades. There's just something so aesthetically pleasing about these vintage rolled edges.

 

[M Hatman]

Or it could be this.....

In any event, a wonderful hat! So nice to see you wearing and enjoying your prize!
Best,
M

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Stetson 4X with early last drop stencil. Buckskin, 3-3/8 x 6-1/4 open crown, 6-cord ribbon.

 

[Cornshucker77]

So I've been scouring all the Stetson ad threads, and I have a 'best guess' as to the Stetson I got from Vic on the previous page.










The Columbia appears in the early 1900s catalog as a Boss Raw Edge quality hat. 5 3/8" crown, 3" brim (I think...references are a little blurry for those little fractions). In later Stockman catalogs, as a No. 1 Quality hat.

The 1900's catalog description notes that "The Genuine Boss Raw Edge Kettle Finish hats are not made in less than the Nutria quality at the prices herein given...We, however, make an imitation of these shapes in the No. 1X and No. 1 qualities."

I've been wearing it almost every day, and I agree with the last ad, "a good all around hat for looks and wear." It certainly was a consistent model for several decades. There's just something so aesthetically pleasing about these vintage rolled edges.

That's a great hat Jared!

 

[Cornshucker77]

Stetson 4X with early last drop stencil. Buckskin, 3-3/8 x 6-1/4 open crown, 6-cord ribbon.

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That is a beauty Jack.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

That is a beauty Jack.

Thanks Scott. I wore it last night out to some clubs.

 

[dh66]

J.C. Penny straw and Red Wing Pecos boots for a Saturday afternoon at the Little Cahaba River

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[dh66]

Threw the straw open road in the truck this morning because I figured it'd look good with muddy boots and carhartts when I stopped to pick my daughter up from her dance class on my way home from work this evening.

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[deadlyhandsome]

I’ve had this Stetson No. 1 Quality hat for a couple of months, but only recently have I suspected it’s older than the seller claimed.

This first photo is the true color:

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[Tukwila]

I’ve had this Stetson No. 1 Quality hat for a couple of months, but only recently have I suspected it’s older than the seller claimed.

This first photo is the true color:

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Holy schneikies, Brent. You've been holding back. That's an amazing hat.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Holy schneikies, Brent. You've been holding back. That's an amazing hat.

Thanks, Doug. I’m still a newbie and didn’t know what I had. I did know that I liked it a lot.


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[AbbaDatDeHat]

I’ve had this Stetson No. 1 Quality hat for a couple of months, but only recently have I suspected it’s older than the seller claimed.

This first photo is the true color:

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I love this hat Brent. It’s about my favorite color/ribbon contrast. A near spittin image of my Nutria Boss non-raw edge oddball western. And yeah, yours is an oldie!
Super!!
B