Let me just say before someone asks, those cattledog pages are from 1948-49, as noted in a different thread.
Gotta love how Madison Avenue changed the world- check out the old coot in the Nutria Quality row, on the right.
Nice lid there Lefty.
Let me just say before someone asks, those cattledog pages are from 1948-49, as noted in a different thread.
Gotta love how Madison Avenue changed the world- check out the old coot in the Nutria Quality row, on the right.
Nice lid there Lefty.
Personally, I would never want to be a member of any group where you either have to wear a hat or you can’t wear a hat.
This hat is no stranger to the Lounge - many of us watched the auction for it and lusted over the previously posted shots by Zetwal. I am fortunate to be the new owner and to share some additional photos of this extraordinary western on the dedicated Nutria Quality thread.
The condition of this hat is remarkably good - liner and sweatband are as new and the felt is clean and fresh, though with the presence of some mothing. While I wouldn't request this added character, on a western the damage is less obtrusive than it would be on a dress hat.
The kettle finish Real Nutria Quality felt is soft and light, the furry finish quite similar to my early Vita-Felt. Color is a silver/tan:
red silk liner with matching red bow:
the sweatband has a rolled edge and a polished finish... wonderful fine stitching to the reed 24 stitches/inch.
familiar liner crest that is not repeated on the sweatband:
the Boss Raw Edge is finished on the underside only:
the sweatband imprints are deep and clear:
1930s era gold foil size tag:
This hat, shares a quality with my No.1 western... a rare and wonderful fit so that when I put it on, I don't want to take it off.
best,
Alan
I'm very pleased that you are pleased. It is a remarkable specimen, one of the most beautiful that I have yet to own.
It suits you well. Enjoy ...
Thank you... I thought it was time for a head shot on this one!Originally Posted by zetwal
I'm very pleased that you are pleased. It is a remarkable specimen, one of the most beautiful that I have yet to own.
It suits you well. Enjoy ...
Given the need in the Southern states to reduce the number of the damned nutria, does Stetson still make nutria felt hats? I could consider a 'ecologically friendly' purchase. Might even consider it a duty . . .
Sarge
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I know Winchester makes nutria blend felts for Stratton Uniform hats but have no knowledge of HatCo doing so. If it is part of their blended fur content, it is another well guarded corporate secret.Given the need in the Southern states to reduce the number of the damned nutria, does Stetson still make nutria felt hats? I could consider a 'ecologically friendly' purchase. Might even consider it a duty . . .
Optimo sources their blanks for Europe & have offered a nutria/beaver blend.
I assume custom hatters could order nutria blend bodies from Winchester like they do the beaver & bunny/beaver blends.
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Please do not make this another one of those threads about how we should be hunting nutria. This thread is about hats.
Alan, great photos of that gorgeous hat. I particularly like the brim treatment, and the overall condition is superb. If I ever found a beauty like that in a 7 1/2, I might stop searching so hard.
Randall
I concur! That is a truly extraordinary hat. I'm getting an itch in the wallet . . .
Sarge
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Greetings: I have inherited a western Stetson purchased in the early fifties. Do i dare have it washed and blocked or should i just leave it alone and enjoy it? Five inch crown and four inch brim. Comments?
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