Pre 1940s (non-Stetson) Westerns

[Jesse John]

Great find and refurb Jesse!

I’m not sure of the exact era of that MW logo, but apparently Hardeman was making some hats for Montgomery Ward at that time.

Another rabbit hole to go down… that’s just what I needed! Haha thanks Bob!!

Great find, Jesse, and great work! I've been looking out for a big old Montgomery Ward Western for a while, but haven't come across one. They seem pretty scarce.

Thanks Mike!! Really happy with how it turned out. I’ve been trying to manifest something like this for a while so I’m glad it finally came to be in a unique way. I can’t say I’ve seen too many myself. The felt came very very soft on the crown and medium stiffness on the brim. After the work everything got bumped up one level. It’s a very light weight and thin felt. Definitely not as “hardy” as the Stetson standard quality. A decent fur felt though!