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1930s Stetson 5X Clear Beaver Quality western

Just Daniel

One Too Many
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Interesting as you point out that the “Clear Beaver” term for the 5X appears there in the ‘36 catalog. I believe the term existed previously for Clear Nutria and Clear Beaver.

Here just for repeat reference a screenshot:


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I believe I found the year Stetson had dropped their prices, 1932. Below are 2 more N. Porter scans, from 1930 and 1932. The higher end hats appear to have the biggest discount, two more examples of 5x CB “Porter” included.

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Vs. 1932
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Rmccamey

I'll Lock Up
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Sorry we all missed that one. A rare bird, indeed.

This sold October 25th so I’m guessing no one here got it. I made an offer and asked the seller to contact me if he received a higher offer and allow me to beat it. I never heard back until after he accepted an offer. I wouldn’t have fit me, but I would have loved to get to know the hat.

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Intriguing to look at the auction photos more closely... If the LOTXXXX sequence is a useful marker, this hat looks c.1930 to me... earlier than I think of for that front of sweatband STETSONXXXXX stamp style. But it's been a while since I paid close attention. A nice find for someone - thanks for sharing it here, Brent.
 

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