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[alanfgag]

Sharp Gorasgu, Robert. Is the brim a sewn overwelt?

 

[rlk]

Sharp Gorasgu, Robert. Is the brim a sewn overwelt?

Thanks. This one is a felted welt.

 

[winter_joe]

https://www.etsy.com/transaction/135708254?ref=fb2_tnx_title just bought this more pics when it gets here

 

[rlk]

https://www.etsy.com/transaction/135708254?ref=fb2_tnx_title just bought this more pics when it gets here

Beautiful hat except for the trimmed-off Custom Edge.

 

[alanfgag]

Yes... that is shame.

 

[bowlerman]

Too bad about that edge it you definitely have a very sharp wearable hat there!

Alan, the sweat bow and size tag are attached... er... the size tag still is but it seems the ribbon fell off and I inadvertently missed it. I hope the little ****** turns up today. Although the leather is intact and soft it is not very supple. I'm afraid to turn it out but will post if I find some factory numbers in there.

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[bowlerman]

The duplicate ticket is Orange and white and says "to duplicate mention D192819 also give size wanted."
The blocking label is red and white and says "John b. Stetson company, Philadelphia u.s.a., 7 1/8, block 53 1/2 (I think), depth 4 7/8," and under finish is scratched something ending in "ahl."

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[alanfgag]

Ahi... clearly one of the early tuna skin sweats. :eusa_clap

Don't stress the sweat, but a small mirror can help search.

The LotXXXX stamp will have large letters/numbers - 3/8" or so - and can be very faint. With the exception of the red herring exposition medal that RLK posted, the examples appear to follow a sequential timeline of Stetson production from the teens through the early (pre-war) 1940s.
The stamp can be anywhere on the sweat, but I find them most often in the center of the sweat, which would be near the forehead once the hat is assembled.

 

[Tomasso]

a small mirror can help search.

Thanks, MacGyver.

 

[splintercellsz]

Robert, beautiful felt color on that one!!

Jeff, amazing... I do believe those marks were used from 1915-1925. That size tag is too cool!

Winter, I like it!

Here is a pre-30s (I think maybe early 20's, to older than that) Stetson "The Fray Boss Raw Edge".

More photos can be seen in the Pre 1940s Stetson Westerns thread.

 

[ManofKent]

Justin - that's held up remarkably well for it's age - great piece of history

 

[John Galt]

Great find Justin - I want an apprenticeship with you, my friend!

Here is my new circa 1958 Knox Miracle Felt (see above) after cleaning & reshaping. Still some wrinkles & bumps, unfortunately. I am hoping a steaming & maybe a real blocking will help with that. If you are wondering, this guy weighs in at only 2 5/8 oz.

 

[ManofKent]

John - I'm sure with a bit of steam and time those bumps will come out, but they don't detract from the hat - I wouldn't worry too much about a re-block, they add a bit of character.

 

[John Galt]

John - I'm sure with a bit of steam and time those bumps will come out, but they don't detract from the hat - I wouldn't worry too much about a re-block, they add a bit of character.

You are right, of course. Considering this hat is (I think) properly considered a packable/rollable/foldable/travel hat, they are probably to be expected.

 

[splintercellsz]

John, apprenticeship approved!! Beautiful lid you have there! Steaming and blocking should help with that, as was previously said!

 

[DJH]

Arrived today - one of the many nice hats featured in Rabbit's May Sale.
This one is a 40's/50's Stetson Twenty Five Open Road Style.

I'm really enjoying this very thin, soft felt - a different feel to my similarly styled 7XCB Open Road. I have to pick up our daughter at Logan Airport this evening (thank you JetBlue for providing some much needed competition on the Boston-Philly route!) and the Twenty Five will be coming along.

Thanks a lot Nik, this is a great hat!!

 

[rlk]

Double Stetsons

Royal De Luxe

Royal Stetson *******

 

[alanfgag]

Double pleasure!

 

[splintercellsz]

David, swell lid!

Very nice Robert! I can't pick which one I like more!! Both look to be in great shape.

 

[hatophile]

Double pleasure!

Most definitely!