Boss of the Plains

[jonosdad]

As an English teacher and a hat enthusiast, I have my students read the book, Boss of the Plains, a story about John B. Stetson and how he created his famous hat. I have been looking for a true version of this hat without much luck. Does anyone know of a venue to find one? What might I expect to pay for a less-than-perfect version? Are they even available?

Thank you.

 

[Aureliano]

Fellow lounger Dinerman has one for sale here in the classifieds. Actually an Ebay auction. Here's his link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...1513&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_4911wt_1139

 

[Atterbury Dodd]

They come up on Ebay from time to time. I have seen a few in good shape but the $$$$$ were HIGH!

 

[Dinerman]

I've got 4. Like Aureliano says, I've got two up now on ebay- planning on putting up a third tomorrow.

 

[Atterbury Dodd]

Wow, that's real history there!

 

[CharlieB]

Anyone see the recent episode of Pawn Stars where the guy thought he bouth an authentic, screen used John Wayne hat? As soon as they showed it was size 7 1/8 I said to my wife, "no way that belonged to the Duke", and the expert started with the same observation.

Poor guy got ripped off.

 

[carouselvic]

Stetson BOP style #1 Quality 7 3/8 Near Mint

Bought last month...ebay auction, $200+15 shipping. I was the only bidder.

 

[Corky]

CharlieB:'

I don't know about John Wayne's hat size. But if if you are ever in Hollywood, check this out:

The Suke wore some very small size shoes...