Dating Stetsons

[aliados]

Can anyone tell me if the serial numbers are of any use? Or is dating a hat a combination of indicators (e.g., price tag, type of lining/material, etc.)?

Thanks, all.

 

[DOUGLAS]

Aliados, I think it is all of the above.When you have a hat that has a price tag original to the hat that is below what we pay for a cup of coffee it is a fair bet it is older than we are. I look at all the factors when I try to determine the age but price is definitely a good indicator.

 

[aliados]

Thanks, Doug. I was hoping the serial number might contain a code known to you experts. I guess the $7.50 Whippet (without the cellophane liner) is early fifties or thereabouts, no?

 

[DOUGLAS]

Maybe earlier than that. The codes probobly do hold some key to the age but I have not been able to figure it out[huh]