Stetson 3X Longhair Dress hat - 1920s?

[ScottF]

Is there a line of stitching near the edge of the raw brim?

No stitching - it looks that way in the pic, but there's nothing there.

This one?

Yes, that's it. Very weird hat - is that a woman?

 

[M_Jones]

Oh man, Scott, I have been waiting for this thread!

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

That hat is beautiful, wear it in health, but please, wear the thing. It is too nice to sit on a shelf or in a box. I am glad that the size worked out for you-nice gamble.

Regards,
Hollis

 

[jimmy the lid]

Absolutely fabulous lid. What an amazing find. Well done! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Cheers,
JtL

 

[ScottF]

...That hat is beautiful, wear it in health, but please, wear the thing. It is too nice to sit on a shelf or in a box. I am glad that the size worked out for you-nice gamble.

Regards,
Hollis

Thanks Hollis - I wear all of my hats publicly, except the Tom Horn Stetson which is worn only at home in my boxers while reading.

Thanks jtl. I think a bunch of us spotted it, but the incorrect size (56cm) kept it down to a mere $196 :eusa_doh: Hopefully more of these will show up for others - I promise to stay away from the long-hairs for a while.

 

[gtdean48]

...I wear all of my hats publicly, except the Tom Horn Stetson which is worn only at home in my boxers while reading.

THANKS for that mental image, Scott!!!!!

 

[Feraud]

That's a beauty of a fedora Scott! :eusa_clap

 

[ScottF]

THANKS for that mental image, Scott!!!!!

I can balance a beer can on my belly while reading.

 

[mayserwegener]

Yes, that's it. Very weird hat - is that a woman?

Looks like a man to me (suite, hair cut, event, surrounded by other men). The felt finish appears to be a very plush black velour. The brim flange is pretty extreme and snapped down. Would be interesting to see what it looked like with a open crown.

 

[M_Jones]

...I think a bunch of us spotted it, but the incorrect size (56cm) kept it down to a mere $196 :eusa_doh:...

Now who in their right mind would be willing to drive up the price that high for a 56cm hat that is fuzzy, and old, and in great shape.....:whistling

 

[M_Jones]

...I wear all of my hats publicly, except the Tom Horn Stetson which is worn only at home in my boxers while reading...

Then again...

 

[ScottF]

Then again...

If it had really been 56cm I would be crying right now.

 

[ScottF]

As requested, resurrecting this for input from pre-1940 fedora enthusiasts' thoughts.

Does anyone else have examples of pre-1940 Stetson 3X fedoras? (sweatband/liner logos similar to this one, as opposed to the round ones)

 

[Dreispitz]

This one?

A typical lady´s form. Common to be found in southern Germany, Austria and Czech Republic.

 

[jimmy the lid]

As requested, resurrecting this for input from pre-1940 fedora enthusiasts' thoughts.

Does anyone else have examples of pre-1940 Stetson 3X fedoras? (sweatband/liner logos similar to this one, as opposed to the round ones)

I guess this is an area that will evolve slowly, based upon any discoveries that Loungers make regarding some fairly rare hats.

With regard to the particular logo in question, my working hypothesis is that, at some point, it was dropped by Stetson in favor of the "medallion" style logo throughout the 40's and 50's (at least, as far as dress hats were concerned). I believe that the rectangular 3X logo resurfaced in the 60's -- but, to the best of my knowledge, its use was in conjunction with western-style hats (I include The Open Road in this category), and not dress hats (but, I guess we'll have to put this to the test).

Gotta say, Scott -- that 3X of yours is an absolutely incredible find. Congrats!

Cheers,
JtL

 

[ScottF]

I guess this is an area that will evolve slowly, based upon any discoveries that Loungers make regarding some fairly rare hats.

With regard to the particular logo in question, my working hypothesis is that, at some point, it was dropped by Stetson in favor of the "medallion" style logo throughout the 40's and 50's (at least, as far as dress hats were concerned). I believe that the rectangular 3X logo resurfaced in the 60's -- but, to the best of my knowledge, its use was in conjunction with western-style hats (I include The Open Road in this category), and not dress hats (but, I guess we'll have to put this to the test).

Gotta say, Scott -- that 3X of yours is an absolutely incredible find. Congrats!

Cheers,
JtL

Thanks Jimmy. I agree, but it's interesting that we don't see the 'pre-medallion' rectangular logos often; in fact, I can't remember seeing any, even in western Stetsons. I would love to find when that transition to the medallion style took place.