Western, anyone?

[M Hatman]

April 1950 (from my collection). Original AP Published photo........

COWBOY MAKES "BEST-DRESSED LIST...... Gene Autry this week became the first cowboy star to break into one of the annual "Beau Brummel" lists when he placed among the year's 10 best-dressed males in a poll conducted among 500 of New York's fashion-conscious Barbizon models. Autry, who will be seen soon in Columbia Pictures' forthcoming "Cow Town," has three separate wardrobes comprising more than 100 suits, nearly 35 pairs of boots, including a pair with sterling silver toes, and some 50 Stetson hats. Glenn Ford headed the poll. Others named were NBC's Niles Trammell, Hon. DeLessers S. Morrison, mayor of New Orleans, Clifton Webb, Ronald Reagan, Enzio Pinza, music czar James Petrillo, scientist Robert Oppenheimer, and radio columnist Richard Kollmar.

I guess the takeaway here is: He was one of us!!!!

 

[M Hatman]

And while Oppenheimer is mentioned above, it made me think of this photo I forgot I had of Wernher Von Braun getting a LBJ hat from President Johnson as he presented Lady Bird Johnson with her own "rocket-workers" helmet. March 1964

 

[Thundercolt]

April 1950 (from my collection). Original AP Published photo........
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COWBOY MAKES "BEST-DRESSED LIST...... Gene Autry this week became the first cowboy star to break into one of the annual "Beau Brummel" lists when he placed among the year's 10 best-dressed males in a poll conducted among 500 of New York's fashion-conscious Barbizon models. Autry, who will be seen soon in Columbia Pictures' forthcoming "Cow Town," has three separate wardrobes comprising more than 100 suits, nearly 35 pairs of boots, including a pair with sterling silver toes, and some 50 Stetson hats. Glenn Ford headed the poll. Others named were NBC's Niles Trammell, Hon. DeLessers S. Morrison, mayor of New Orleans, Clifton Webb, Ronald Reagan, Enzio Pinza, music czar James Petrillo, scientist Robert Oppenheimer, and radio columnist Richard Kollmar.

I guess the takeaway here is: He was one of us!!!!

Robert Oppenheimer

 

[Rmccamey]

Kinda reminds me of Working Man Blues.

Robert Oppenheimer
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[VoodooSan]

Last week, my wife asked if I had anything on my wish list, for my upcoming birthday. Not knowing what her budget for this occasion might be, I gave her a list of three hats, with widely varying prices, that I’d been eyeing on eBay. She suggested she buy me the one at the top of my list, and amazingly, I didn’t disagree.

The hat arrived today, and I am delighted with it. The size/model tag has been defaced, so I’m left without specific clues. It’s a Resistol 3X beaver, that I’d estimate to date to the early to mid 90s. It’s got a 4” brim, and a wickedly-pinched teardrop crown that’s 5” at the front crush, 5.5” on the sides, and it's sporting a very nice 6-cord band. It’s known, for the time being, as Birthday Blackie.

 

[wsmontana]

Last week, my wife asked if I had anything on my wish list, for my upcoming birthday. Not knowing what her budget for this occasion might be, I gave her a list of three hats, with widely varying prices, that I’d been eyeing on eBay. She suggested she buy me the one at the top of my list, and amazingly, I didn’t disagree.

The hat arrived today, and I am delighted with it. The size/model tag has been defaced, so I’m left without specific clues. It’s a Resistol 3X beaver, that I’d estimate to date to the early to mid 90s. It’s got a 3.75” brim, and a wickedly-pinched teardrop crown that’s 5” at the front crush, 5.5” on the sides, and it's sporting a very nice 6-cord band. It’s known, for the time being, as Birthday Blackie.

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Looking great Mark! You and your wife have great taste in hats! Happy birthday!

 

[VoodooSan]

Looking great Mark! You and your wife have great taste in hats! Happy birthday!

Thanks, Bill! It's a couple weeks away, but time and auctions wait for no man (or woman)!

 

[Blare]

Last week, my wife asked if I had anything on my wish list, for my upcoming birthday. Not knowing what her budget for this occasion might be, I gave her a list of three hats, with widely varying prices, that I’d been eyeing on eBay. She suggested she buy me the one at the top of my list, and amazingly, I didn’t disagree.

The hat arrived today, and I am delighted with it. The size/model tag has been defaced, so I’m left without specific clues. It’s a Resistol 3X beaver, that I’d estimate to date to the early to mid 90s. It’s got a 4” brim, and a wickedly-pinched teardrop crown that’s 5” at the front crush, 5.5” on the sides, and it's sporting a very nice 6-cord band. It’s known, for the time being, as Birthday Blackie.

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A mighty fine birthday present.

 

[VoodooSan]

A mighty fine birthday present.

Indeed it is, Joe!!

 

[MikeinRome]

La Salle beaver Western style hat. Has 3 inch brim and 6 inch open crown. It seems to be a Pure Beaver hat, although it doesn't say that exactly but seems to say it indirectly. I'm guessing it dates to the mid 50's to early 60's. La Salle was the same company that made Champ hats.

 

[VoodooSan]

La Salle beaver Western style hat. Has 3 inch brim and 6 inch open crown. It seems to be a Pure Beaver hat, although it doesn't say that exactly but seems to say it indirectly. I'm guessing it dates to the mid 50's to early 60's. La Salle was the same company that made Champ hats.

That is a STUNNER, Mike!

 

[MikeinRome]

That is a STUNNER, Mike!

Thanks a lot. I was hoping it would be a winner, but it surpassed my hopes. As soon as my fingers touched the felt, the immediate impression I got was of a Stetson 100 or Stetson 7X from the same period.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Dunlap Supreme 4X Quality 3-cord BE Western fedora.

 

[VoodooSan]

Dunlap Supreme 4X Quality 3-cord BE Western fedora.

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Words....admiration......speak no......

 

[VoodooSan]

Last Saturday, late afternoon-ish, I got a text from @Randall Renshaw, alerting me to a hat for sale on the Bay. As soon as I opened the link, I realized what it was, and was actually worrying someone else’s fingers would be typing faster than mine, as I went to buy it!

What I purchased was an embroidered lining Stetson that Randall estimates was manufactured between 1953 and 1957. It's in incredible condition, especially for a hat that is somewhere in the vicinity of 70 years old, and is, by far, the oldest western hat I have ever owned.

I’ve spent hours pouring over my digital files of Stetson catalogs for that time period, and have pretty much decided, based on its 3.5” bound-edge brim, the 6” crown, the shape, and the 3X beaver markings, (and barring further input from others more knowledgeable) that this is a Stetson Longhorn, custom-ordered by its original owner with a ribbon band, instead of the standard 6-cord band.

I am absolutely giddy.

 

[M Hatman]

Last Saturday, late afternoon-ish, I got a text from @Randall Renshaw, alerting me to a hat for sale on the Bay. As soon as I opened the link, I realized what it was, and was actually worrying someone else’s fingers would be typing faster than mine, as I went to buy it!

What I purchased was an embroidered lining Stetson that Randall estimates was manufactured between 1953 and 1957. It's in incredible condition, especially for a hat that is somewhere in the vicinity of 70 years old, and is, by far, the oldest western hat I have ever owned.

I’ve spent hours pouring over my digital files of Stetson catalogs for that time period, and have pretty much decided, based on its 3.5” bound-edge brim, the 6” crown, the shape, and the 3X beaver markings, (and barring further input from others more knowledgeable) that this is a Stetson Longhorn, custom-ordered by its original owner with a ribbon band, instead of the standard 6-cord band.

I am absolutely giddy.

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I don't think it is a Longhorn. Give me some time, but I think I have a catalog that has your hat with the same ribbon and dimensions......
In any event GREAT GET!!!!

 

[Rmccamey]

A great save, Mark. An "old timey western", indeed!

Last Saturday, late afternoon-ish, I got a text from @Randall Renshaw, alerting me to a hat for sale on the Bay. As soon as I opened the link, I realized what it was, and was actually worrying someone else’s fingers would be typing faster than mine, as I went to buy it!

What I purchased was an embroidered lining Stetson that Randall estimates was manufactured between 1953 and 1957. It's in incredible condition, especially for a hat that is somewhere in the vicinity of 70 years old, and is, by far, the oldest western hat I have ever owned.

I’ve spent hours pouring over my digital files of Stetson catalogs for that time period, and have pretty much decided, based on its 3.5” bound-edge brim, the 6” crown, the shape, and the 3X beaver markings, (and barring further input from others more knowledgeable) that this is a Stetson Longhorn, custom-ordered by its original owner with a ribbon band, instead of the standard 6-cord band.

I am absolutely giddy.

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[VoodooSan]

A great save, Mark. An "old timey western", indeed!

Thanks, Randy!

 

[Blare]

Last Saturday, late afternoon-ish, I got a text from @Randall Renshaw, alerting me to a hat for sale on the Bay. As soon as I opened the link, I realized what it was, and was actually worrying someone else’s fingers would be typing faster than mine, as I went to buy it!

What I purchased was an embroidered lining Stetson that Randall estimates was manufactured between 1953 and 1957. It's in incredible condition, especially for a hat that is somewhere in the vicinity of 70 years old, and is, by far, the oldest western hat I have ever owned.

I’ve spent hours pouring over my digital files of Stetson catalogs for that time period, and have pretty much decided, based on its 3.5” bound-edge brim, the 6” crown, the shape, and the 3X beaver markings, (and barring further input from others more knowledgeable) that this is a Stetson Longhorn, custom-ordered by its original owner with a ribbon band, instead of the standard 6-cord band.

I am absolutely giddy.

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Great addition, Mark!

 

[VoodooSan]

Great addition, Mark!

Thanks, Joe!