Jack, I ran across some info on a J. W. Gibson harness co. in TX that sold out to Stetson in 1899. Also, according to Shepler's company history, the company started when Harry Shepler bought the J. W. Gibson Harness Co. which operated in KS from 1899-1946.
Dating hats can be tough and I know zip about Resistols but some may chime in to be more specific. The red liner and the stylized O's in Resisitol put it in a particular time frame and the liner tip appears to be of the 'onionskin' variety and not cellophane which was introduced in 1953. I'm...
Thanks, Edward, for such an informed and dispassionate response. I'm sometimes reluctant to mention the hide because some of the responses can be pretty irrational. Though it's unlikely I'd have another pair of elephants made, they came from a reputable maker and the hide was CITE's qualified.
I'm sure a lot of folks around this site are familiar with Kirby Allison or have seen the ads for The Hanger Project. I've looked over a few of his videos and some of the products available through the Hanger Project. Overall, well done videos and quality products, they're just geared more...
The style is very similar to an Open Road. The button you lost from the string is part of the wind trolley. A way of securing ones hat to a lapel button hole in a stiff breeze.
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