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Derby, Western, Fedora...a Venerable Legend, THE Stetson 3X...BEFORE 1970!!!!

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14,993
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Buffalo, NY
Tailored Edge - raw, subtly rounded, not felted. Clear nutria c.1939-41.

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Mode-edge - thickened and reinforced (felted?). Marked 3X Beaver, c.1939-41.

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11,130
Location
Alabama
I’m 0 for 2 in my latest attempts for hats outside or inside of my size range. My latest attempt, thanks to some MO enablers, one Setter, the other Retriever. I thank them both for their time and especially the effort of the Retriever to secure the hat. Probably the cleanest 3X OR I’ve seen and certainly the nicest one under my roof. The great thing about this one is the felt. Thin and dense with a fine finish. My only other 3X OR is likely a 40’s Model with an oilcloth protected LD liner and the same dimensions as this one. 2 7/8 x 5 1/2.

This hat appears to be a much more recent rendition. Most notably there are no mfg labels underside and the LD liner is spot glued. The surprising thing about this hat is the felt. It is much more dense and thin than one I would have expected from this era. Every bit the equal of my 40’s hat and perhaps better and it does have a better finish. Makes me think of a new hat made with an old blank. Just my thoughts, not a claim. A really soft dress weight OR that can be shaped with a swipe.

The 0 for 2 part is that it doesn’t fit, a bit off. Thought she wanted it but no.
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19,096
Location
Funkytown, USA
I’m 0 for 2 in my latest attempts for hats outside or inside of my size range. My latest attempt, thanks to some MO enablers, one Setter, the other Retriever. I thank them both for their time and especially the effort of the Retriever to secure the hat. Probably the cleanest 3X OR I’ve seen and certainly the nicest one under my roof. The great thing about this one is the felt. Thin and dense with a fine finish. My only other 3X OR is likely a 40’s Model with an oilcloth protected LD liner and the same dimensions as this one. 2 7/8 x 5 1/2.

This hat appears to be a much more recent rendition. Most notably there are no mfg labels underside and the LD liner is spot glued. The surprising thing about this hat is the felt. It is much more dense and thin than one I would have expected from this era. Every bit the equal of my 40’s hat and perhaps better and it does have a better finish. Makes me think of a new hat made with an old blank. Just my thoughts, not a claim. A really soft dress weight OR that can be shaped with a swipe.

The 0 for 2 part is that it doesn’t fit, a bit off. Thought she wanted it but no.
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Holy cow, that's nice looking.
 

TheOldFashioned

Call Me a Cab
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2,042
Location
The Great Lakes
Selv-Edge 3X:
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Specs:
2-1/2" Brim
1/4" welt (Selv-Edge)
5-1/2" Crown (open)
1.75" Ribbon (just under)
106g Weight
Picked this up awhile ago but just recently got around to spending some time with it as it arrived rather crumpled. Still needs some work but at least it is to a point where it is wearable. There was no liner and there are no tags anywhere to be found. The only identification is the duplication number stamp on the back of the sweat. Fit is a touch loose, so if I had to guess I'd say it might be a 7-3/8 LO.

The felt itself has a nice hand, and the Selv-Edge is an interesting finish. I believe I read that it was first glued, stitched to hold it together during the curing phase, and then the stitch was removed.

The hat could probably use a proper reblocking and reflange of the brim. I struggled for quite a while trying to get it shaped like I wanted it. Still not completely happy as it currently stands. There is some slight water staining to the ribbon towards the back, though nothing too significant that it detracts from the overall appearance.

Jury is still out if I'm going to keep this or not. I'll give it some head time and decide at a later date.
 
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18,915
Location
Central California
Selv-Edge 3X:
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Specs:
2-1/2" Brim
1/4" welt (Selv-Edge)
5-1/2" Crown (open)
1.75" Ribbon (just under)
106g Weight
Picked this up awhile ago but just recently got around to spending some time with it as it arrived rather crumpled. Still needs some work but at least it is to a point where it is wearable. There was no liner and there are no tags anywhere to be found. The only identification is the duplication number stamp on the back of the sweat. Fit is a touch loose, so if I had to guess I'd say it might be a 7-3/8 LO.

The felt itself has a nice hand, and the Selv-Edge is an interesting finish. I believe I read that it was first glued, stitched to hold it together during the curing phase, and then the stitch was removed.

The hat could probably use a proper reblocking and reflange of the brim. I struggled for quite a while trying to get it shaped like I wanted it. Still not completely happy as it currently stands. There is some slight water staining to the ribbon towards the back, though nothing too significant that it detracts from the overall appearance.

Jury is still out if I'm going to keep this or not. I'll give it some head time and decide at a later date.


Very nice. Sometimes the hats that are a bit beat up are the best bargains.
 
Messages
17,855
Location
Nederland
A wonderful 40s 3X Suede Finish. I’ll call it a light chocolate brown.

I think early 40s for the smaller reorder/inventory tags. The felt is sweet and soft, it feels like a stiff breeze could mold it. It is notably finer than my 50s 3Xs.

I can still dream it’s a 30s hat :)


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That is one magnificent hat, whatever the age. Congrats!
 
Messages
19,096
Location
Funkytown, USA
A hot tip from @BobHufford, a low starting price, and few other bidders won this gorgeous mid-50s Stetson 3X Mode edge. This hit my doorstep a couple of weeks ago.

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As with 3X hats, a substantial piece of felt. Not a summer hat. It arrived in great shape and required only a minimal amount of cleaning. Thrilled to add this one to my collection.

5 1/2" x 2 5/8". Perfect.

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Original price.

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Blocky blocky. And you know I hate that.

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Thanks for another great tip, Bob!
 

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Just Daniel

One Too Many
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I am guessing this will turn out to be a later-40s 3X, given the liner protector, size tag, and mixed star/maple-leaf crests.

It needs a cleaning, but nothing Ignacio can’t handle. If it’s possible, I have too many 3X hats, but I could not resist the model and the seller took what I thought was a low offer. You might say the cost came out pennies-per-inch of crown height!





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