Western, anyone?

[Desert dog]

My first proper “western” has arrived. This Stetson 3X was a steal on eBay at 20 bucks and it is just the tiniest bit too small, but wow, what a beauty!

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Man! What a beauty, that is a steal. Hope the good fortune continues!

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[Bamaboots]

Great choice for the day!

Thanks, Bob. Enjoy the day.

 

[Bamaboots]

Such an outstanding hat!

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Thank you, Dd.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

My first proper “western” has arrived. This Stetson 3X was a steal on eBay at 20 bucks and it is just the tiniest bit too small, but wow, what a beauty!

Why can't I find a 3x Stetson like that...

 

[Nathaniel Finley]

Why can't I find a 3x Stetson like that...

I was thinking about your situation the other day. Don’t you have anybody in the U.S. willing to forward eBay purchases to you from sellers who won’t ship internationally? I’d offer my services to you but I’m never in one place long enough - my mother has to forward hats to me in Asia.

 

[Nathaniel Finley]

Man! What a beauty, that is a steal. Hope the good fortune continues!

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Thanks for the well wishes DD. This hat is proof positive that you can still find great quality felt on a shoestring budget!

 

[Nathaniel Finley]

J. R.'s is an unusual place and sometimes just weird. I think some of their stock has been there since they opened. I prefer http://www.cowboykicks.com/. It's Preston's Western Wear on 72.

Thank you so much for the tips, BB! I hear Madison is getting a double A baseball club. I look forward to attending some games in a few years!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Why can't I find a 3x Stetson like that...

What size are you? I can keep an eye out. I’m always running into incredible hats in sizes smaller than my 61-62. Brent


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[Joao Encarnado]

I was thinking about your situation the other day. Don’t you have anybody in the U.S. willing to forward eBay purchases to you from sellers who won’t ship internationally? I’d offer my services to you but I’m never in one place long enough - my mother has to forward hats to me in Asia.

I had but he vanished. I could get another person but the hassle with Portuguese customs sluggish service makes me thing 3 or 4 times. There are no offers and if they think an item is worth $100 and you appear with a $10 invoice, they refuse to accept it.

 

[Yahoody]

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[Hurricane Jack]

From the Cherokee or Piqua tribes. Beadwork is exquisite for it's age.

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Another example of exquisite Native American beadwork. Notice how small the seed beads are to get the detail.

And porcupine quill.

 

[Yahoody]

Miles City, MT 1914

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[hatophile]

Miles City, MT 1914

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That's different, a cowboy in a flat cap.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Another example of exquisite Native American beadwork. Notice how small the seed beads are to get the detail.

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And porcupine quill.

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Greetings HJ et al:
WOW!! Amazing!! That top one must be worth $10k if not priceless. Indian bead work always mesmerized me as a kid and that was just cheapo kid belts. Thanks for sharing such art.
Be well. Bowen

 

[Yahoody]

That's different, a cowboy in a flat cap.

Pretty common for the immigrants from the British Isles.

 

[hatophile]

Pretty common for the immigrants from the British Isles.

Aye Laddie.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

 

[Retro Grouch]

Tom Hirt made many hats for Sam Elliot. He told me that the shape of his head caused the dip of his brim.

Smitty, of Colorado Mountain Hat Co, has done some western movie hats also. Most notably Robert Duvall, in Lonesome Dove. Can't remember others off hand.

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[Desert dog]

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The hat, vest, and facial hair, obviously a man of impeccable tastes.

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[Hurricane Jack]

The hat, vest, and facial hair, obviously a man of impeccable tastes.

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Obviously!