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Perry, Thanks! Do you know if this was an officially released model?
Gorgeous lid, Steve! But, it just seems odd to see you in a Stetson.
I'm with you right there, Charlie ... kinda scary =8-OGorgeous lid, Steve! But, it just seems odd to see you in a Stetson.
Also forgot to mention the poor ribbon / bow application.
Man, that's nice SteveStetson "Medalist" Panama, Crown 5 inches, Brim 2 1/8 inches . I picked this one up at the Stetson Garland Outlet for about $60.00. It doesn't have a size tag (measures around 7 1/4 / 58cm) or paper label so it might be a prototype. I think it has a nice form and has a nice Cuenca weave especially for the price.
Stetson "Medalist" Panama, Crown 5 inches, Brim 2 1/8 inches . I picked this one up at the Stetson Garland Outlet for about $60.00. It doesn't have a size tag (measures around 7 1/4 / 58cm) or paper label so it might be a prototype. I think it has a nice form and has a nice Cuenca weave especially for the price.
Very nice,congrats.Photobucket hasn't been working for a few days so I'm going to try to upload some pictures of a new hat directly to this site. We'll see if this works.
Leghorn straw hat.
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Deep c crown.
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Interesting ribbon.
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Made by Townsend Grace, Baltimore.
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Sold by Gerard Sampter, Clothier, Fremont, Nebraska.
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According to internet sources, Sampter opened his shop in 1928 and Townsend Grace stopped making hats in 1953. The shape of this hat and the short brim make me suspect a date in the 1950s. The only thing that makes me think it might be earlier is the mesh liner.
The straw is surprisingly light and the weave lets in some air.
Very nice,congrats.
Nice snag, HJ.
Nice snag, HJ.
Thanks guys! I do enough Living History events that I'll enjoy having it. Just trying it out it looks pretty good with small wire rim glasses. I'll oil up my beard & bring it to a point:What he said! You are going to rock that lid.