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Stetson Twenty Five Open Road. 5 1/2” open crown and 2 3/4” wide brim. I suspect this hat is from the 1960s, but the felt is wonderful and is easily dry creased.

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Stetson Twenty Five Open Road. 5 1/2” open crown and 2 3/4” wide brim. I suspect this hat is from the 1960s, but the felt is wonderful and is easily dry creased.

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I wonder if the mixed number keyhole tag “rule” applies also on LO tag to put it in very late 50s very early 60s window.
 
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As I recall, I made that assumption some time back and someone I really respect for their Stetson knowledge questioned me on it. I don’t “know” and I’m not sure there is consensus on it. The liner is glued in and the crown is only 5 1/2 inches…not sure why, but I associate that lower crown height with 1960s and later Open Roads.
 

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Rmccamey

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Thanks, gents. As Mike said to me, this is a style not often seen. He said he got a lot of comments on it when it was sitting in his shop. I wanted something a little different but still bowler-ish and the Cambridge seemed like the natural next step. In retrospect, I should have bumped the crown up another 1/2 to 1 inch, but without having one in-hand to compare, I didn't want to stray too far into top hat territory!

Very sharp Randy. Excellent!

Love the proportions of that hat, Randy and you're looking good man.

One of the most attractive dress hats I’ve seen. It has a formality that works so well with your suit. Congratulations to both you and Mike!

Quite cool Randy. Perfect for you
 
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Really nice Stefan
Thanks, Joe. Always nice to find hats like that.

A slightly different New Hat Post than usual for me.
My new to me Druids Oak Tricorn .
I was recently commissioned Colonel, Commanding of the Kingston Reds Rhode Island Historic Militia.
Founded in 1775, the Kingston Reds, 3rd Kings County Regt. are 1 of 14 remaining Historic Chartered Military Commands whose lineages stretch back to the mid 18th century that serve in mostly ceremonial rolls under the Adjutant General of the RI National Guard.
I descend directly from multiple founding members including the original Commander Capt. Nathan Taylor, elected by the Company in October 1775.
Pics of me in uniform to come eventually as I am usually the one taking them.
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One weekend a month we can be found doing this at the Maj. Gen. Nathanael Greene Homestead. View attachment 339963

And when we want to torture the neighbors, this.
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Congrats, DAve. And great looking tricorn.
Very nice, Brent.
 

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