1940s Stetson 7 1/4

[splintercellsz]

c.1940s Stetson "Royal Stetson"

Light tan felt, tan hat band, slightly lighter tan brim binding

Beautiful example from the era.

The sweatband is extremely malleable and supple. No popped stitches

Very slight pinprick moth nibbles

Tagged 7 1/4
Brim: 2 3/4"
Open Crown: 5 3/4"
Circumference: 22.75"

$265 o.b.o

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[pimple]

DM sent!

 

[splintercellsz]

SOLD

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[Just Daniel]

That’s a good price for all those stars on the crest.

 

[itsallgood]

It is so interesting seeing the retailer where the hat was originally sold. I slept in Wells, Nevada a few months ago. Wells is out there! I mean, really out there; remote from anywhere.

Looks like the Quilici family has been in the area for a long time. From a 2004 article on the history of Wells, "...it is known that as early as 1888 members of the Quilici family were operating saloons in Wells, as reflected by the November 19, 1888 sale of Lot 9, Block E in Wells with all its contents by Cherubino Quilici to Sebastian Quilici ...evidence of customer preferences was preserved for history because of an inventory filed with the sale. The transfer of saloon property included a pool table, bar counter, bar mirror, 2 stoves, 18 arm chairs, water pump, 6 cords wood, 10 gallons claret wine, 11 gallons California brandies, 15 gallons rum, 21.5 gallons blackberry brandy, just over 30 gallons whiskey, 12.5 gallons gin, 6 gallons sherry wine, 12 bottles California champagne, 2 cases smoking tobacco, 2 cases chewing tobacco, 3000 cigars, 10 gross playing cards, three card tables..."