That is a real beauty!Stetson No 1 Quality with The Fray sweat.
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Would love to see the LotXXXX numbers on your new additions.
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This one I missed in this thead....a LOT like my "Dakota" I posted about here......http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/my-new-old-stetson.87085/#post-2127321...well this thread needed a bump anyway...."Big Four"
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1900's Stetson Low Crown Fedora (The Fray Sweatband)
Here's an interesting one.....I have seen low crowned Stetsons before but this one is very low at 4 1/2 inches open crown. This hat is a very light dress weight and the edge binding is the same type and quality as the bow, so I am 99% confident that the brim has never been trimmed and re-bound. (For those thinking this may have been an Austral type hat at one time) The hat is completely original and does not appear to ever have had a liner. (Very common on early 20th century Stetsons)
Dinnerman sold a similar hat which had a 4 3/4 inch open crown, unbound 2 inch brim, and a ribbon that was not as wide, but the style is very similar to mine.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-191...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Based on all the vintage Stetson ads that I have seen, I believe this would have been considered a "pocket" hat. Its short crown, lightweight felt, and short brim could be packed in a suitcase very easily for travel. Other manufactures made similar pocket/travel hats with super short crowns and short brims in the late 1800's/early 1900's.
Here's an interesting one.....I have seen low crowned Stetsons before but this one is very low at 4 1/2 inches open crown. This hat is a very light dress weight and the edge binding is the same type and quality as the bow, so I am 99% confident that the brim has never been trimmed and re-bound. (For those thinking this may have been an Austral type hat at one time) The hat is completely original and does not appear to ever have had a liner. (Very common on early 20th century Stetsons)
Dinnerman sold a similar hat which had a 4 3/4 inch open crown, unbound 2 inch brim, and a ribbon that was not as wide, but the style is very similar to mine.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-191...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Based on all the vintage Stetson ads that I have seen, I believe this would have been considered a "pocket" hat. Its short crown, lightweight felt, and short brim could be packed in a suitcase very easily for travel. Other manufactures made similar pocket/travel hats with super short crowns and short brims in the late 1800's/early 1900's.
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Nice! I almost bought that one, but I didn't want to chance screwing it up by resizing it. Glad it went to somebody who groks its awesomeness.1900's Stetson Low Crown Fedora (The Fray Sweatband)
Here's an interesting one.....I have seen low crowned Stetsons before but this one is very low at 4 1/2 inches open crown. This hat is a very light dress weight and the edge binding is the same type and quality as the bow, so I am 99% confident that the brim has never been trimmed and re-bound. (For those thinking this may have been an Austral type hat at one time) The hat is completely original and does not appear to ever have had a liner. (Very common on early 20th century Stetsons)
Dinnerman sold a similar hat which had a 4 3/4 inch open crown, unbound 2 inch brim, and a ribbon that was not as wide, but the style is very similar to mine.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1910s-Stetson-034-The-Fray-034-mens-fur-felt-fedora-hat-7-/280741833476?nma=true&si=ngPfnoDGBpCooV%2F1dEYaOEWdXm0%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Based on all the vintage Stetson ads that I have seen, I believe this would have been considered a "pocket" hat. Its short crown, lightweight felt, and short brim could be packed in a suitcase very easily for travel. Other manufactures made similar pocket/travel hats with super short crowns and short brims in the late 1800's/early 1900's.
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Great one, Josh. I have that hat that Dinerman sold some years back... the marks are similar.
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No one ever seems to point out the hand sewn sweatbands in these...So I will. 
Hey look at that awesome hand sewn in sweatband!! Old school is the best school!
Hey look at that awesome hand sewn in sweatband!! Old school is the best school!
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Not positive on age, c. 1910s-20s?
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M Hatman
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Nice!Not positive on age, c. 1910s-20s?
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I think that is a good age estimate, Justin... it's spectacular!
splintercellsz
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Thank you! Has some ever so slight mothing, but still a brauty. The felt is extremely soft, like butter
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That is one nice looking chapeau!
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This hat is the reason I always welcome new members to "the Fray". Something to aspire to Justin. I suppose it is a little size, otherwise I would arm wrestle you for it. Covet!Not positive on age, c. 1910s-20s?
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I'd wear my best hat to see that battle
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Requesting permission to “Join the Fray” with this ol dog. She’s seen some action and i love her character all be it dirty er than dirt! I love her top!! “Brim’s already Up for Bob”!!. Boss Raw Edge. Old!!
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Wow. How about some detail shots of the innards? This place is an archive of the history of these old hats, kind of an online museum.
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