Boss of the Plains?

[007]

I like it. It's a Beaver brand hat and the long oval fits great. I'll get you some pics tomorrow.

Hmmm, just went to look at it and now wonder why I thought it was Beaver brand? The headband is stamped River Junction Trade, and the liner says "Pedigreed Registered Thoroughbred Moleskin finish" It is very soft to the touch.

 

[J.B.]

Thanks!

(I always figured they look exactly like BB products!?)

 

[007]

Is that Thoroughbred thing their logo?

 

[J.B.]

Is that Thoroughbred thing their logo?

This...

...is pretty much the only BB logo (a few minor changes over the years notwithstanding) -- that I'm familiar with?!

And my experience with BB is that they are quite "heavy on the stiffener, TUVM!" ...Oh, the "moleskin" sounds nifty, too.

...Anyway the RJ's do look like BB's, even if they're not.

 

[007]

I realize now why I thought it was a Beaver. It's a Beaver box that it came in, maybe they make them for River Junction. So here's the pics I got for you. I tried to show the moleskin finish and the marks inside as well as the very slight downturn I gave the front of the brim. It is a pretty stiff hat. I haven't worn it very much because I have too many hats. lol I was pleased with it, though, and would definitely buy from River Junction again. In fact, I've been avoiding their website like the plague in case I see another hat on their I "need".

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[J.T.Marcus]

007, Nice, very nice. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Duck]

Very, very nice, 007. I have a Pedigreed Registered Thoroughbred Moleskin Finish cowboy hat that I have turned into my "safari hat". It was very stiff,but had loosened up as I worked with it. Be warned, it appears that moths love them. My hat came in the box and appears unworn, but it has severe moth damage.

 

[J.B.]

Oh Yeah! Terrific Lid, 007!

Thanks for the pics!

 

[007]

Very, very nice, 007. I have a Pedigreed Registered Thoroughbred Moleskin Finish cowboy hat that I have turned into my "safari hat". It was very stiff,but had loosened up as I worked with it. Be warned, it appears that moths love them. My hat came in the box and appears unworn, but it has severe moth damage.

Uh-oh.

Oh, yeah, Safari hats. Gotta love those, too. I may have to get a Coolabah and take off the croc band to make room for the puggaree. Or maybe a Coober Pedy with the ribbon band from DM. Or...

Thanks for the kind remarks, fellas.

 

[jpdesign]

I made this one recently.

I made it with a 4 1/2 inch brim and crown. The original was reportedly both 4 inches.

I am no working on some with no stiffener, as the originals were made.

Jimmy

 

[J.T.Marcus]

jpdesign, You done good! Could you stick it on a live head, and show us how it looks that way? :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Jerekson]

WHY HAVE I NEVER SEEN THESE HATS BEFORE?!?!

 

[007]

Get thee behind me, JPDesign!!
Looks great. No stiffener, you say? Love to see that when you've got it done.

 

[carter]

We saw this hat (or one that is very similar) at JP's in Granbury yesterday during our North TX Fedora Lounger outing. This is one beautiful hat!

 

[Dinerman]

The felt looks kind of mottled in the picture. Is it like that in real life?

 

[Yahoody]

I suspect this has all been covered here prior but if not it is worth a thought or two.

Stetson, No. 1 Quality, This one is in Stetson’s famous “Boss Of The Plains” style in Tan – 1894 to 1920

Fun read.

http://bossoftheplains.blogspot.com/

"Stetson is a brand of hat manufactured by the John B. Stetson Company. Founded in 1865, John B. Stetson Company began when the founder headed west and created the original hat of the West, the “Boss of the Plains”. This Western hat would become the cornerstone of Stetson’s hat business.


The Dodge City Peace Commission, some wearing a Boss of the Plains
The Boss was designed with a high crown to provide insulation on the top of the head, and a wide stiff brim to provide shelter from both sun and precipitation for the face, neck and shoulders. The original fur-felt hat was waterproof and shed rain. Overall, the hat was durable and lightweight.[2] On the underside, the hat included a sweatband, a lining to protect the hat,[3] and, as a memorial to earlier designs, a bow on its sweatband, which had the practical purpose of helping distinguish the front from the back. The original designs were natural in color with four-inch crowns and brims; a plain strap was used for the band.[4]

For years, Stetson worried about the waterproofing, and finally decided to make his hat of beaver felt.[5] It took about 42 beaver belly pelts to produce a high quality hat.[6] Because of the tight weave of most Stetson hats, it was waterproof enough to be used as a bucket.[7][8][9] One story tells of a cowboy crossing a long dry stretch of prairie. His canteen sprang a leak. He saved the drinking water by carrying it in his Stetson.[10] Stetson featured advertising of a cowboy watering his horse with water carried in the crown. The wearer could also use the brim to direct water to a person's mouth. A high quality hat in good condition was also viewed in some places as a status symbol.[9]"

Typical the early Stetson was 4" x 4" which should tell you how big some of our hats are today by comparison. Stetson is still the name that draws a lot of attention of the unknowing. I suspect old JB would be turning over in his grave if he knew the quality of hat they sell today. Times, hat styles and hat quality has s changed with each passing decade and still does.

A good beaver hat how ever will still do what is required when used in the field.

 

[Cornshucker77]

I suspect this has all been covered here prior but if not it is worth a thought or two.

Stetson, No. 1 Quality, This one is in Stetson’s famous “Boss Of The Plains” style in Tan – 1894 to 1920

Fun read.

http://bossoftheplains.blogspot.com/

"Stetson is a brand of hat manufactured by the John B. Stetson Company. Founded in 1865, John B. Stetson Company began when the founder headed west and created the original hat of the West, the “Boss of the Plains”. This Western hat would become the cornerstone of Stetson’s hat business.


The Dodge City Peace Commission, some wearing a Boss of the Plains
The Boss was designed with a high crown to provide insulation on the top of the head, and a wide stiff brim to provide shelter from both sun and precipitation for the face, neck and shoulders. The original fur-felt hat was waterproof and shed rain. Overall, the hat was durable and lightweight.[2] On the underside, the hat included a sweatband, a lining to protect the hat,[3] and, as a memorial to earlier designs, a bow on its sweatband, which had the practical purpose of helping distinguish the front from the back. The original designs were natural in color with four-inch crowns and brims; a plain strap was used for the band.[4]

For years, Stetson worried about the waterproofing, and finally decided to make his hat of beaver felt.[5] It took about 42 beaver belly pelts to produce a high quality hat.[6] Because of the tight weave of most Stetson hats, it was waterproof enough to be used as a bucket.[7][8][9] One story tells of a cowboy crossing a long dry stretch of prairie. His canteen sprang a leak. He saved the drinking water by carrying it in his Stetson.[10] Stetson featured advertising of a cowboy watering his horse with water carried in the crown. The wearer could also use the brim to direct water to a person's mouth. A high quality hat in good condition was also viewed in some places as a status symbol.[9]"

Typical the early Stetson was 4" x 4" which should tell you how big some of our hats are today by comparison. Stetson is still the name that draws a lot of attention of the unknowing. I suspect old JB would be turning over in his grave if he knew the quality of hat they sell today. Times, hat styles and hat quality has s changed with each passing decade and still does.

A good beaver hat how ever will still do what is required when used in the field.

I would love to find one with the 4'' Crown and 4" brim.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

See if Craig can modify his standard model to your specs.

https://www.stakerhats.com/product/boss-of-the-plains-2/

 

[1967Cougar390]

I suspect this has all been covered here prior but if not it is worth a thought or two.

Stetson, No. 1 Quality, This one is in Stetson’s famous “Boss Of The Plains” style in Tan – 1894 to 1920

Fun read.

http://bossoftheplains.blogspot.com/

"Stetson is a brand of hat manufactured by the John B. Stetson Company. Founded in 1865, John B. Stetson Company began when the founder headed west and created the original hat of the West, the “Boss of the Plains”. This Western hat would become the cornerstone of Stetson’s hat business.


The Dodge City Peace Commission, some wearing a Boss of the Plains
The Boss was designed with a high crown to provide insulation on the top of the head, and a wide stiff brim to provide shelter from both sun and precipitation for the face, neck and shoulders. The original fur-felt hat was waterproof and shed rain. Overall, the hat was durable and lightweight.[2] On the underside, the hat included a sweatband, a lining to protect the hat,[3] and, as a memorial to earlier designs, a bow on its sweatband, which had the practical purpose of helping distinguish the front from the back. The original designs were natural in color with four-inch crowns and brims; a plain strap was used for the band.[4]

For years, Stetson worried about the waterproofing, and finally decided to make his hat of beaver felt.[5] It took about 42 beaver belly pelts to produce a high quality hat.[6] Because of the tight weave of most Stetson hats, it was waterproof enough to be used as a bucket.[7][8][9] One story tells of a cowboy crossing a long dry stretch of prairie. His canteen sprang a leak. He saved the drinking water by carrying it in his Stetson.[10] Stetson featured advertising of a cowboy watering his horse with water carried in the crown. The wearer could also use the brim to direct water to a person's mouth. A high quality hat in good condition was also viewed in some places as a status symbol.[9]"

Typical the early Stetson was 4" x 4" which should tell you how big some of our hats are today by comparison. Stetson is still the name that draws a lot of attention of the unknowing. I suspect old JB would be turning over in his grave if he knew the quality of hat they sell today. Times, hat styles and hat quality has s changed with each passing decade and still does.

A good beaver hat how ever will still do what is required when used in the field.

That is a great read. Thanks for sharing it so new members of the FL can learn some history behind the Stetson brand.
Steven

 

[Yahoody]

I would love to find one with the 4'' Crown and 4" brim.

You must have a 4" block?!

The rest is easy.