Vintage Stetson Vita Felt Fedora 7 3/8

[bond]

Just finished restoring/converting this rare and beautiful Stetson Vita Felt in size 7 3/8.
This hat has had a naphtha bath, addded 1" silver/blue brim binding, added 1 15/16 grey/blue crown ribbon w/ matching wind cord. Original sweat resewn . Custom made Silk liner in red/burgundy.
Hat fits 7 3/8 or 23 1/4 .
***This was a Homburg.
Felt has an excellent quality finish and feel to it and the brim is flexable to wear how ever you like.
Asking 350.

 

[jskeen]

Nice job! How'd you resew the sweat?

 

[bond]

Thanks, sweat is hand sewn.

 

[1mach1]

I really like it. Looks great. I assume it is a standard fur felt, and not beaver? Also, do you know the age (approx)?

 

[bond]

Thanks. Ill defer exact age of hat to more knowledgable loungers than my self.
But from what I understand about the Vita felt hats that Stetson experimented with it may date in 40s ?That said this is a nice felt and the second of vita felts I have had and they each were very unique hats.

 

[bond]

This hat did not come to me with a liner and didnt appear to have any stitches or threads indicating it had one originally. I made the Silk liner as I think it finished it off nicely. Pics don't due it justice. This is really a beauty of a hat.

 

[bond]

Bump 335.

 

[bond]

Bump 295. for this fantastic Rare Vita Felt Hat thats been fully restored and ready to wear.

 

[bond]

On eBay . Any interest pm me .