Clearwater Hat Company Plantation rebuilt by VS:
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Thanks very much Greg. The points are an unusual design, with a post and anchor like a tie tack behind... quite a bear to get on but very comfortable and secure when you do. Have to wear them more often. Belated happy birthday to you, too.
Outstanding! That is the best looking long hair western I have seen!
WOW.
What a great looking hat! I like everything about it.Well, what other size 7 did you think was gonna pick this one up from Garrett?
Store imprint is of Visalia Stock and Saddle. This business still exists, although its been bought and sold many times over, and hopped the border into Oregon. The original business was started by three Mexican immigrants in 1869 in the town of Visalia, apparently innovating a style of Vaquero saddle. The business was sold to one D.E. Walker, whose nephew moved the business to San Francisco. The original location appears to have been 221 California st, but I've found more references to the 2123 Market St location. That location is called New Era Hall, still stands today, and is designated as a historical landmark by the city. The company moved to Sacramento in 1950. No luck finding a contemporary picture of the business.
There are some catalogs that have been helpfully uploaded by the California State Library, unfortunately after a quick scan, I cannot find any definitive dates. This one did however, include an ad for my Junior Cowboy, which I've apparently restored to its original configuration with the Gus crease.
Killer hat Jared. Oddly, I have a hat from Visalia also. Thanks for all the info.Well, what other size 7 did you think was gonna pick this one up from Garrett?
Store imprint is of Visalia Stock and Saddle. This business still exists, although its been bought and sold many times over, and hopped the border into Oregon. The original business was started by three Mexican immigrants in 1869 in the town of Visalia, apparently innovating a style of Vaquero saddle. The business was sold to one D.E. Walker, whose nephew moved the business to San Francisco. The original location appears to have been 221 California st, but I've found more references to the 2123 Market St location. That location is called New Era Hall, still stands today, and is designated as a historical landmark by the city. The company moved to Sacramento in 1950. No luck finding a contemporary picture of the business.
There are some catalogs that have been helpfully uploaded by the California State Library, unfortunately after a quick scan, I cannot find any definitive dates. This one did however, include an ad for my Junior Cowboy, which I've apparently restored to its original configuration with the Gus crease.
Well, what other size 7 did you think was gonna pick this one up from Garrett?
Store imprint is of Visalia Stock and Saddle. This business still exists, although its been bought and sold many times over, and hopped the border into Oregon. The original business was started by three Mexican immigrants in 1869 in the town of Visalia, apparently innovating a style of Vaquero saddle. The business was sold to one D.E. Walker, whose nephew moved the business to San Francisco. The original location appears to have been 221 California st, but I've found more references to the 2123 Market St location which they moved into in 1919. That location is called New Era Hall, still stands today, and is designated as a historical landmark by the city. The company moved to Sacramento in 1950. No luck finding a contemporary picture of the business.
There are some catalogs that have been helpfully uploaded by the California State Library, unfortunately after a quick scan, I cannot find any definitive dates. This one did however, include an ad for my Junior Cowboy, which I've apparently restored to its original configuration with the Gus crease.
Great one from Garrett. Interesting that you found something on the Junior Cowboy. That may help establish the time frame. I've been wondering about that since a Stetson Junior Tom Mix recently surfaced.Well, what other size 7 did you think was gonna pick this one up from Garrett?
Store imprint is of Visalia Stock and Saddle. This business still exists, although its been bought and sold many times over, and hopped the border into Oregon. The original business was started by three Mexican immigrants in 1869 in the town of Visalia, apparently innovating a style of Vaquero saddle. The business was sold to one D.E. Walker, whose nephew moved the business to San Francisco. The original location appears to have been 221 California st, but I've found more references to the 2123 Market St location which they moved into in 1919. That location is called New Era Hall, still stands today, and is designated as a historical landmark by the city. The company moved to Sacramento in 1950. No luck finding a contemporary picture of the business.
There are some catalogs that have been helpfully uploaded by the California State Library, unfortunately after a quick scan, I cannot find any definitive dates. This one did however, include an ad for my Junior Cowboy, which I've apparently restored to its original configuration with the Gus crease.
10 cents for a movie? Unbelievable!Thanks for the kind comments, all. There is some slight mothing and a bit of staining at the front, but nothing too obvious. I brushed it up a bit and took a few passes with the white hat sponge.
Peeked behind the sweat, 52 block! No wonder I liked it. Also found some newspaper tucked behind the sweat. No dates, but Transatlantic Tunnel was a 1935 film.
How much to sit in the Burlesque Balcony?
Alden 403 Moc Toe Boot - Brown Chromexcel - $680 The classic "Indy" style Alden Boot in the classic Horween brown Chromexcel. 
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - #395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks. 
Himel Bros. - The Ross Mk. 1 Leather Jacket Classic D-pocket motorcycle/aviator style jacket.
