Pre- 1940s Stetson dress hats.

[BobHufford]

“Dress Hat” might be a stretch, but pretty sure the lot number (7415) puts it in the late 1930s.

 

[MikeinRome]

“Dress Hat” might be a stretch, but pretty sure the lot number (7415) puts it in the late 1930s.

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That's a strange tag in that hat.

 

[BobHufford]

That's a strange tag in that hat.

I assume that the hat body was made elsewhere and finished by Stetson.

 

[RickP]

“Dress Hat” might be a stretch, but pretty sure the lot number (7415) puts it in the late 1930s.

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Its plenty dressy enough for most of MY retirement clothes lol

 

[alanfgag]

I assume that the hat body was made elsewhere and finished by Stetson.

That would be likely I think. The angled sweatband imprint is unusual too - but the gold printed size label helps support your estimate of age. Great looking hat!

 

[BobHufford]

Its plenty dressy enough for most of MY retirement clothes lol

That would be likely I think. The angled sweatband imprint is unusual too - but the gold printed size label helps support your estimate of age. Great looking hat!

Thanks Rick and Alan!

 

[BobHufford]

Late 1930s (I think — based on the city names in the rondel and the size tag style) Stetson Standard Quality boater.

 

[MikeinRome]

Late 1930s (I think — based on the city names in the rondel and the size tag style) Stetson Standard Quality boater.

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Does it have a Lot Number?

 

[BobHufford]

Does it have a Lot Number?

Not that I could see, but I didn’t get aggressive with the sweat what with all the perforations. There was the smaller sized number and some handwriting. I did see this:

 

[BobHufford]

Anyone have any idea how long this debossing was used?

 

[BizzAnt]

Just got this grail hat! Still shocked I was able to find one! I’m guessing this is from 1915-1920, maybe someone more experienced could help confirm. It’s a Stetson Exposition Medals, this hat fits perfectly and is a beautiful gray with black band. Extremely good condition as well, I could not be happier!

 

[BizzAnt]

Inside liner.

 

[Rmccamey]

Yes sir, a beautiful grail hat, no doubt. Wear it well, my friend.

Inside liner.

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