History of Stetson Open Road "Hemphill Hat"?

[mtds]

I am a new member here with a question. I've been looking at Open Roads and see one at Miller Hats with a rolled and bound brim. Can anyone tell me why this is called a Hemphill Hat or anything else about this model?

Thanks for this great resource! I especially like the Vintage Family Photos thread in The Display Case forum.

 

[Uncle Vern]

Hemphill is a small town in northeast Texas. The Hemphill's particular block and curled brim are somewhat reminiscent of the way that East Texas men wore their Open Roads long ago. Really, it's just Stetson trying to sell hats.

 

[RBH]

Glad to welcome you to the Lounge mtds, unless you are wanting a western styled hat. I would suggest checking out the Akubra Campdraft for alot less cash, you would have a wait time but IMO the Campdraft is way better for the money.

 

[J.T.Marcus]

I just checked out the "Hemphill" and I've got to say, it's a great look. The combination of a pencil roll with the cattleman's crease produces a COWBOY HOMBURG. Nice!!! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[epic610]

"Cowboy Homburg"

that's all i needed to hear; i'm getting one.

 

[GentlemanFarmer]

Doomed

Boy is Mama gonna give me grief, but buddy, I want that one.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Pumping new life into this necro thread with my Churchill Dalworth 40 said to be in the Hemphill style.

 

[Bamaboots]

Pumping new life into this necro thread with my Churchill Dalworth 40 said to be in the Hemphill style.

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Nice bump, HJ. Always enjoy seeing the 40 and that brim sure reminds me of the flange on this late model 7X CB. 2 5/8 x 5 3/4.