Wild Fuzzy Stetson... 1970s? Guess Again!

[Tony in Tarzana]

I had to jump on this one, even though I've managed to stay away from the Bay for a while.

It's brown and it's really fuzzy, almost Huggy Bear fuzzy, but I did a double-take when I saw the logo on the liner and the sweat. Not 1970s at all, but what do you think, maybe 1920s?

Take a look...

Brim is 2-3/8", crown is about 5-1/2" or so.

 

[Dinerman]

That was you? I'd been watching it; put in a bid. Glad it went to a good home.
It's a great looking hat.
How's the moth damage?

 

[Dinerman]

Also, as far as the date goes, '20s sounds right, but I've never seen a sweat quite like that. Maybe early '20s? Can I get a second, or a "you're completely wrong"?

 

[scotrace]

1920's - maybe earlier? It seems like a transitional hat between those late-Victorian jobs and the true Fedora...

When did Stetson start in business?

 

[Dinerman]

well, it's post 1900. Definately one of the earliest stetson fedoras I've seen on this site.

 

[besdor]

How ever did I miss that one? Tony, your hat is vintage 1920's for sure. That is one nice hat! When you decide to sell your collection, please let me know especialy the Mossant hat.



Steven
www.bencrafthats.com

 

[Tony in Tarzana]

Oh, this one's a keeper for sure.

So you all think it's really from the 1920s? The sweatband shows no wear whatsoever after 80+ years. I will apply some Lexol before I wear it, though, to be safe. The moth nibbles are minimal, no holes and only a few tiny spots where the nap is gone.

I used a snipe program, and it entered my maximum bid exactly 1 second ahead of another bidder who bid the same amount. A real stroke of luck. It's funny how those things work out sometimes.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

That's a great hat, Tony, though i suspect there was never a doubt as to its age (there was certainly no doubt for me).

bk

 

[DOUGLAS]

Congrats Tony that is a beauty.:eusa_clap :eusa_clap you have a great eye for quality my good man!

 

[deanglen]

Amazing how well preserved it is.

dean

 

[vonwotan]

What a great hat! Congratulations.

 

[Joel Tunnah]

Looks good Tony! Brings back memories...

 

[Marc Chevalier]

My bet is that it's earlier than the '20s. Jamespowers, wouldn't you agree? We've both seen that liner logo before: I used to think it was on Stetson's '20s hats, but Jamespowers leaned more towards the World War I era -- and I think he's right.


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[Jay]

Nice hat, Tony. It has that cool, pre-30s... what does one call it? boxy look to it. Oh hell, I'll say transitional look like someone else did. Whatever, the hat is still awesome!

 

[Tony in Tarzana]

I think the "transitional" look comes about because I was playing around with the very soft brim and tried a Homburg-like dip in the front and back. That, along with a center dent in the crown with no side dents really brought out the '20s look.

 

[Dinerman]

Tony, does it have a Cav edge or an overwelt?

 

[Tony in Tarzana]

It's actually so darn fuzzy I can't tell. It looks like a stitched overwelt, as best as I can determine though.