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

Guardian Enzo

One of the Regulars
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Any of you Stetson whisperers have any idea on the model of this 50s 3X “Selv-Edge”? Had it for a few years and always wondered - absolutely no model anywhere on the liner or sweat. Lovely hat - it’s kind of Whippet-y but the dimensions seem a hair more modest to my eye. Looks a bit like a Flagship too, but not quite.

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18,915
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Any of you Stetson whisperers have any idea on the model of this 50s 3X “Selv-Edge”? Had it for a few years and always wondered - absolutely no model anywhere on the liner or sweat. Lovely hat - it’s kind of Whippet-y but the dimensions seem a hair more modest to my eye. Looks a bit like a Flagship too, but not quite.

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Having a model name on the sweatband or on the liner is the exception rather than the rule. For what it’s worth, I don’t see Whippet or Flagship in your photos, but I definitely see a nice hat.
 
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18,915
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My latest 3X is unlike any of my others. The open crown is 5 3/4” and the raw edge brim is 2 3/4” wide. The felt is wonderful in a sturdy western way and I always like skinny ribbons. It is easily dry creased and has a nice hand. The liner is stitched in. Absolutely nothing hiding behind the sweatband. It was described horribly by the seller and I feared it was going to be a 6 5/8, but it fits perfectly so definitely a 7 5/8.

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Rmccamey

I'll Lock Up
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5,614
Location
Central Texas
Another great hat for your collection, Brent.

My latest 3X is unlike any of my others. The open crown is 5 3/4” and the raw edge brim is 2 3/4” wide. The felt is wonderful in a sturdy western way and I always like skinny ribbons. It is easily dry creased and has a nice hand. The liner is stitched in. Absolutely nothing hiding behind the sweatband. It was described horribly by the seller and I feared it was going to be a 6 5/8, but it fits perfectly so definitely a 7 5/8.

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My latest 3X is unlike any of my others. The open crown is 5 3/4” and the raw edge brim is 2 3/4” wide. The felt is wonderful in a sturdy western way and I always like skinny ribbons. It is easily dry creased and has a nice hand. The liner is stitched in. Absolutely nothing hiding behind the sweatband. It was described horribly by the seller and I feared it was going to be a 6 5/8, but it fits perfectly so definitely a 7 5/8.

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A fine hat indeed. Congratulations Brent!
 

StoryPNW

Practically Family
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974
Location
Oregon
Just stumbled across this thread with the recent posts, I have picked up a couple vintage 3x's recently, very different but I really like both of them. The first is this stingy brim, which has a little longer felt to it and it feels terrific. I wish it had a little more brim though.
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The second is my Open Road, I really like this hat although it seems slightly smaller even though they are both 7 1/2. Both hats are in terrific shape though and I'm very happy with my purchases.
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Just Daniel

One Too Many
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1,447
This little treasure went mostly unnoticed in the excitement over the big Clear Nutria, but what a wonderful surprise when the one detail missed in the sales pics turned out to be a Fray tag and a beaver/rainbow 3X Boss of the Plains.

It needs a little cleaning and there is one little spot there on the front of the hat, but I could not be happier.

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Location
Buffalo, NY
This little treasure went mostly unnoticed in the excitement over the big Clear Nutria, but what a wonderful surprise when the one detail missed in the sales pics turned out to be a Fray tag and a beaver/rainbow 3X Boss of the Plains.

It needs a little cleaning and there is one little spot there on the front of the hat, but I could not be happier.

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That’s a great piece of Stetson history.
 

Robieman

A-List Customer
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361
Location
Tennessee
Picked up this 3X western recently. CA83F890-B69A-44A8-8EB6-2E6C07FA11AC.jpeg
The 3X designation in the sweat is different than most. B01BEF5F-9D53-4C37-B7F7-E373A6DE899F.jpeg
Both roundels have the stars, and the liner doesn’t have plastic on it.
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Has this label concerning the liner, and the reorder labels.
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Anyone have an idea when this one was born?
Edit: thought I’d add the size tag and store stamp.
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