Late 40s Stetson Royal Deluxe

[Howard Stricklin]

This is a pretty raggedy Stetson that I picked up for 20 bucks at a St Vincent de Paul's. I snagged it because it is a 7 1/2 and I figured it would make a good beater hat. But it turned out looking pretty sharp after a lot of steam and stiffener. I'm sure it's post 46.

 

[Howard Stricklin]

Reshaped it a little more to lower the crown and get that giant pinch out of it