Pre- 1940s Stetson dress hats.

[Mean Eyed Matt]

As close as I could get without popping the stitches:


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Garrett: Is that a blurred date stamp on the inside of the sweatband below the label?

 

[Garrett]

Garrett: Is that a blurred date stamp on the inside of the sweatband below the label?

The ink stamp is too obscured to decipher. From what I was able to find on the retailer along with style, trimmings and sweatband lot number I'm guessing this one dates to the late 1920's.

 

[Garrett]

Stetson Select Quality "Crush Weight"

 

[steur]

Stetson Select Quality "Crush Weight"


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Excellent find, Garrett. Looks pristine!

 

[Garrett]

Excellent find, Garrett. Looks pristine!

Thanks, Stefan. It cleaned up nicely.

I've posted a few recent arrivals in the pre-1940 non Stetson dress thread as well.

 

[Blare]

Stetson Select Quality "Crush Weight"


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Looks fantastic Garrett. Congratulations

 

[Garrett]

1930's Stetson Excellent Quality "The Avenue" with original box (what's left of it anyway).

HUGE Thanks to Brent @deadlyhandsome for the tip on this one

 

[Garrett]

CONTINUED...

Zoe the cat decided she likes the box (if she fits she sits).

 

[mayserwegener]

1930's Stetson Excellent Quality "The Avenue" with original box (what's left of it anyway).

HUGE Thanks to Brent @deadlyhandsome for the tip on this one



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Garrett, It's a real beauty! Congrats!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

CONTINUED...

Zoe the cat decided she likes the box (if she fits she sits).


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My goodness you really restored it to its prior magnificence! Well done, Garrett.

I see your cat shows your possessions the same amount of respect as mine does.

 

[Blare]

1930's Stetson Excellent Quality "The Avenue" with original box (what's left of it anyway).

HUGE Thanks to Brent @deadlyhandsome for the tip on this one



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Fantastic!

 

[Just Daniel]

Aha! The Avenue! Not a Fray stamp, even cooler.

Very nice!

1930's Stetson Excellent Quality "The Avenue" with original box (what's left of it anyway).

HUGE Thanks to Brent @deadlyhandsome for the tip on this one



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[Garrett]

Thanks, gents. Really enjoying this one at the moment.

 

[Frunobulax]

Thanks, gents. Really enjoying this one at the moment.

I'll bet!

 

[alanfgag]

Really great pick up Garrett with interesting details. Gold size tag, fixed wind cord button, stitched rear sweat seam, combined with the 1915 medal imprint. Some elements are useful in dating a hat, others not so much. Does the lacing appear to have been added after production by a hat shop?

A 1930s beauty for sure.

 

[steur]

1930's Stetson Excellent Quality "The Avenue" with original box (what's left of it anyway).

HUGE Thanks to Brent @deadlyhandsome for the tip on this one



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O wow, that's a fantastic find, Garrett. And in superb condition by the looks of it. Congrats.
My cats are like that (but I guess they all are).

 

[Just Daniel]

Still love it!

1930's Stetson Excellent Quality "The Avenue" with original box (what's left of it anyway).

HUGE Thanks to Brent @deadlyhandsome for the tip on this one



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[alanfgag]

Later 1930s Stetson Excellent Quality

Interesting color, felt and finishing details on this Los Angeles sold Excellent quality - an everyday hat at an affordable price. This hat is of similar vintage to the early Open Road posted by Carouselvic.

 

[alanfgag]

Ghosts.

All the hats I own have imprints of the store in which they were sold and almost to a one, those stores exist today in memory only. Here is one that still lives on. I have fond memories of the stunning Christmas windows and the display of glittering branches that arched above the old wood cabinetry on the main floor. No guarantees for the future, but wonderful that it still lives today to make memories in kids a couple of generations behind me. Enjoy this old Stetson sold in Saks & Company about a century ago.

 

[Jesse John]

Hello everyone, I need some help dating this long haired, 3x beaver, Stetson. Any info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks to those who have sent me some info already and @deadlyhandsome for directing me here.