The split & the patch could have been placed there to facilitate a stretch or resizing? Then with the split the leather won't shrink back to it's original size. The folks at the Red Garter in Virginia City did that to one of my Stetsons I bought there to get it to fit properly, and by gum it...
I rodeoed for several years of my life until I realizes (after a bronc stoved my ribs in) that I wanted a healthier way of living. But dang it if I still want a pair of Rocketbuster Boots. I think they would go great with a Hollywood Jacket and an Open Road. Kind of the Hank Williams Sr. feel...
Along with the off white trousers I see either a maroon fez or brocade smoking cap paired with this. Also, a bright red carnation in the lapel.;)
Great looking jacket Baggers.:eusa_clap
Cheers!
Dan
Sad indeed. Hopefully they will now do some research and discover the history they now possess. And if they don't, and the hats end up on e-bay so much the better for us. Little treasures to be had and shared by this community.;)
Oh, and Michaelson's right, aim with both eyes open. you never...
Other than a little brim sagging, and that's an easy fix, it seems to have held its shape quite well.
Now that is a well made hat.:eusa_clap
Cheers!
Dan
Well then, I'm sure there has to be a way. Serial numbers don't get added unless they're cataloged. Thus there should be a resource for an accurate dating of our felt head covers. A little patience and scavaging should yield results eventually.
I'm quite sure that if someone here comes up with...
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