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Title: Pristine NOS 1950s/60s Stetson 7X Clear Beaver Hat w/ Box - Texas Ranger Era Profile - Porters of Arizona - Size 7 1/8
Up for sale is an absolute time-capsule holy grail for Western Americana, law enforcement historians, and vintage hat collectors: a flawless, deadstock, mid-century Stetson 7X "Clear Beaver Quality" hat in its original factory box. This exceptional museum-grade piece features the prestigious custom retailer gold-leaf stamp from the legendary Porters of Arizona (The N. Porter Saddle and Harness Company).
This specific hat is configured in the iconic "Western Dress" profile famously worn as part of the official dress uniform by the legendary Texas Rangers during the 1950s and 1960s. Boasting a 3-inch raw-edge brim and a 5-inch crown in organic Silver Belly coloration, this represents the exact pinnacle-tier piece a high-ranking Texas law enforcement officer or southwestern rancher would have custom-ordered during that golden era.
In the vintage Stetson hierarchy, "Clear Beaver" represents the highest pinnacle of craftsmanship. Crafted entirely from undyed 100% pure beaver belly fur, the felt is incredibly dense, weather-resistant, buttery soft, and astonishingly lightweight. Because it is completely un-dyed, it showcases its gorgeous, organic natural silver-belly tone.
Specifications:
- Maker: Stetson
- Era: Mid-Century (1950s / 1960s)
- Style Profile: Mid-Century Texas Ranger / Open Road Crossover
- Retailer: Porters of Arizona (Stamped on sweatband)
- Quality: 7X Clear Beaver Quality (Pure Undyed Beaver Fur)
- Size: 7 1/8
- Brim Width: 3 inches (Raw Edge)
- Crown Height: 5 inches (Open/Uncreased)
Condition:
- Felt Body: Flawless, mint, "New Old Stock" condition. Absolutely zero moth nips, zero flecking, and zero storage stains. The felt remains remarkably clean, crisp, and pristine.
- Sweatband: The original leather sweatband is soft, supple, and perfectly pliable with tight, unbroken factory stitching. The gold foil imprints for Stetson and Porters are entirely intact, crisp, and bright.
- Liner: Pristine original silk liner with the clear plastic factory crest perfectly intact. No grease bleed-through or discoloration.
- Original Box: Included and remarkably well-preserved for its age, complete with original sizing/style end labels intact.
Finding a 100% mint, un-worn Clear Beaver accompanied by its original box, boasting historic Porters of Arizona provenance, and carrying the legendary mid-century Texas law enforcement profile in a highly active modern size like 7 1/8 is an extraordinary rarity. Perfect for high-end collectors or investment-grade historical archives.
Shipping:
The hat and its original box will be packed with elite care. The hat box will be placed inside a larger, heavy-duty shipping box with ample bubble wrap and support materials to guarantee it arrives safely without any risk of crushing. Shipped fully insured with signature confirmation required. Please reach out with any questions or if you require additional photos. All sales final.
Payment: PayPal Goods & Services only
Title: Pristine NOS 1950s/60s Stetson 7X Clear Beaver Hat w/ Box - Texas Ranger Era Profile - Porters of Arizona - Size 7 1/8
Up for sale is an absolute time-capsule holy grail for Western Americana, law enforcement historians, and vintage hat collectors: a flawless, deadstock, mid-century Stetson 7X "Clear Beaver Quality" hat in its original factory box. This exceptional museum-grade piece features the prestigious custom retailer gold-leaf stamp from the legendary Porters of Arizona (The N. Porter Saddle and Harness Company).
This specific hat is configured in the iconic "Western Dress" profile famously worn as part of the official dress uniform by the legendary Texas Rangers during the 1950s and 1960s. Boasting a 3-inch raw-edge brim and a 5-inch crown in organic Silver Belly coloration, this represents the exact pinnacle-tier piece a high-ranking Texas law enforcement officer or southwestern rancher would have custom-ordered during that golden era.
In the vintage Stetson hierarchy, "Clear Beaver" represents the highest pinnacle of craftsmanship. Crafted entirely from undyed 100% pure beaver belly fur, the felt is incredibly dense, weather-resistant, buttery soft, and astonishingly lightweight. Because it is completely un-dyed, it showcases its gorgeous, organic natural silver-belly tone.
Specifications:
- Maker: Stetson
- Era: Mid-Century (1950s / 1960s)
- Style Profile: Mid-Century Texas Ranger / Open Road Crossover
- Retailer: Porters of Arizona (Stamped on sweatband)
- Quality: 7X Clear Beaver Quality (Pure Undyed Beaver Fur)
- Size: 7 1/8
- Brim Width: 3 inches (Raw Edge)
- Crown Height: 5 inches (Open/Uncreased)
Condition:
- Felt Body: Flawless, mint, "New Old Stock" condition. Absolutely zero moth nips, zero flecking, and zero storage stains. The felt remains remarkably clean, crisp, and pristine.
- Sweatband: The original leather sweatband is soft, supple, and perfectly pliable with tight, unbroken factory stitching. The gold foil imprints for Stetson and Porters are entirely intact, crisp, and bright.
- Liner: Pristine original silk liner with the clear plastic factory crest perfectly intact. No grease bleed-through or discoloration.
- Original Box: Included and remarkably well-preserved for its age, complete with original sizing/style end labels intact.
Finding a 100% mint, un-worn Clear Beaver accompanied by its original box, boasting historic Porters of Arizona provenance, and carrying the legendary mid-century Texas law enforcement profile in a highly active modern size like 7 1/8 is an extraordinary rarity. Perfect for high-end collectors or investment-grade historical archives.
Shipping:
The hat and its original box will be packed with elite care. The hat box will be placed inside a larger, heavy-duty shipping box with ample bubble wrap and support materials to guarantee it arrives safely without any risk of crushing. Shipped fully insured with signature confirmation required. Please reach out with any questions or if you require additional photos. All sales final.
