What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[alanfgag]

The Imperial Stetson... a 3X Beaver hat that would have cost fifteen dollars when it was sold c.1940. A beautiful example of pre-war American hatmaking that would be lost to history moments later.

 

[DonR]

The Imperial Stetson... a 3X Beaver hat that would have cost fifteen dollars when it was sold c.1940. A beautiful example of pre-war American hatmaking that would be lost to history moments later.

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Is that color accurate? That's gorgeous!

 

[alanfgag]

Is that color accurate? That's gorgeous!

The outdoor photos are quite accurate. It's a very rich Los Angelean hue. I've had this hat for some time. I was told by the seller that the family had kept this hat in its original Stetson box since the owner passed away in 1943. Always have to take these accounts with a grain of salt, but the box and hat markings fit the timeline.

Original post on this hat is still available here:

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-imperial-stetson-1940.56880/

The hat has held up well but the new owner got older.

 

[VoodooSan]

The Imperial Stetson... a 3X Beaver hat that would have cost fifteen dollars when it was sold c.1940. A beautiful example of pre-war American hatmaking that would be lost to history moments later.

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That is an utterly beautiful hat, both outside and in.

 

[johnnycanuck]

Two days apart.
BBQing when the weather got above zero

Well above zero for the rest of the week.

Both wearing my Akubra Coolabah.
Johnny

 

[DonR]

Today was a newly acquired Royal Stetson Bantam

 

[VoodooSan]

Today was a newly acquired Royal Stetson Bantam

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Incredible! That hat is so pristine it looks like it was just manufactured this morning. What a score!

 

[Blare]

Just absolutely wonderful

The Imperial Stetson... a 3X Beaver hat that would have cost fifteen dollars when it was sold c.1940. A beautiful example of pre-war American hatmaking that would be lost to history moments later.

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[DonR]

Incredible! That hat is so pristine it looks like it was just manufactured this morning. What a score!

Thank you. It is a beautiful hat.

 

[moehawk]

Looks great all around

Thanks Joe!

 

[moehawk]

Hey all!
A spring-y green John Batterson on a beautiful afternoon.




Have a great day!

 

[Blare]

I rolled up this Borsalino Caesar and stowed it in my backpack as my backup hat for my travels last weekend but didn’t end up pulling it out till today. They may not be meant to be kept rolled up… but damn do they handle it well.

 

[hatophile]

Benedetto Martino

 

[carouselvic]

Borsalino

 

[Frunobulax]

The one with a rubber tube in the brim.

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Cool hatband. Check. Budget priced then and now. Check. Rivaling Quality. Check.

Adam.

 

[Blare]

Cool hatband. Check. Budget priced then and now. Check. Rivaling Quality. Check.

Adam.

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Wow.. what a cool ribbon design

 

[DonR]

Tonight's festivities call for the green Royal De Luxe Stetson Kashmir Finish

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Wow.. what a cool ribbon design

Thanks, Joe!

 

[wsmontana]

A mild winter makes for early spring fishing and a chance to try out a new to me Akubra Bushman.