Boss of the Plains

[jonosdad]

As an English teacher and a hat enthusiast, I have my students read the book, Boss of the Plains, a story about John B. Stetson and how he created his famous hat. I have been looking for a true version of this hat without much luck. Does anyone know of a venue to find one? What might I expect to pay for a less-than-perfect version? Are they even available?

Thank you.

[Aureliano]

Fellow lounger Dinerman has one for sale here in the classifieds. Actually an Ebay auction. Here's his link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270679501513&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_4911wt_1139

[Atterbury Dodd]

They come up on Ebay from time to time. I have seen a few in good shape but the $$$$$ were HIGH!

[Dinerman]

I've got 4. Like Aureliano says, I've got two up now on ebay- planning on putting up a third tomorrow.
http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq223/dinerman3/December%2012%202010%20ebay/IMG_3597.jpg
http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq223/dinerman3/December%2012%202010%20ebay/IMG_3606.jpg
http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq223/dinerman3/December%2012%202010%20ebay/IMG_3615.jpg
http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq223/dinerman3/December%2012%202010%20ebay/IMG_3627.jpg

[Atterbury Dodd]

Wow, that's real history there!

[CharlieB]

Anyone see the recent episode of Pawn Stars where the guy thought he bouth an authentic, screen used John Wayne hat? As soon as they showed it was size 7 1/8 I said to my wife, "no way that belonged to the Duke", and the expert started with the same observation.

Poor guy got ripped off.

[carouselvic]

Bought last month...ebay auction, $200+15 shipping. I was the only bidder.

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/9327/stetson1bopstyle001.th.jpg (http://img231.imageshack.us/i/stetson1bopstyle001.jpg/)http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/6259/stetson1bopstyle002.th.jpg (http://img10.imageshack.us/i/stetson1bopstyle002.jpg/)
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/8547/stetson1bopstyle004.th.jpg (http://img28.imageshack.us/i/stetson1bopstyle004.jpg/)http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/7352/stetson1bopstyle003.th.jpg (http://img254.imageshack.us/i/stetson1bopstyle003.jpg/)

[Corky]

CharlieB:'

I don't know about John Wayne's hat size. But if if you are ever in Hollywood, check this out:

http://www.jwayne.com/news/archives/2001/ChineseTheatreFootprints-JohnWayne.jpg

The Suke wore some very small size shoes...