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I've posted this hat in its own thread as there seem to be very few examples of an Imperial Stetson of this age. The owner of this hat died in 1943 and though it has been kept in superb condition by the family, it clearly was worn by the owner. Late 30's or early 40"s?... it has some elements from both periods. Look forward to hearing your thoughts.
The imprint on the silk liner is beautifully crafted:
The wind cord button is fixed, attached through the bow like my 1930's Stetson Aristocrat. The mode edge has almost no visible reveal:
The color as shown is quite accurate:
![imperial9.jpg](http://www.avertedimagination.com/hats/imperial/imperial9.jpg)
![imperial6.jpg](http://www.avertedimagination.com/hats/imperial/imperial6.jpg)
![imperial7.jpg](http://www.avertedimagination.com/hats/imperial/imperial7.jpg)
![imperial5.jpg](http://www.avertedimagination.com/hats/imperial/imperial5.jpg)
![imperial4.jpg](http://www.avertedimagination.com/hats/imperial/imperial4.jpg)
![imperial3.jpg](http://www.avertedimagination.com/hats/imperial/imperial3.jpg)
The imprint on the silk liner is beautifully crafted:
![imperial1.jpg](http://www.avertedimagination.com/hats/imperial/imperial1.jpg)
The wind cord button is fixed, attached through the bow like my 1930's Stetson Aristocrat. The mode edge has almost no visible reveal:
![imperial10.jpg](http://www.avertedimagination.com/hats/imperial/imperial10.jpg)
The color as shown is quite accurate:
![imperial13.jpg](http://www.avertedimagination.com/hats/imperial/imperial13.jpg)
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