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Pre 1940s Stetson Westerns

RossRYoung

Practically Family
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My trio of early to mid 30s Stetson westerns. 2 raw edge No. 1 qualities and a 5x Clear Beaver bound edge.
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TheGuitarFairy

Practically Family
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Just West of Boston
This 30s No1 Boss Of The Plains arrived today. Quite psyched as I've always loved these hats and have even considered having one made. Fits really well too! Hat's in nice shape save for sweat which is dry and wants to crack. I took a peek under sweat w/ a mirror long enough to clearly spy multi celled label but I didn't linger. I didn't realize brim on these guy's was so crazy stiff while crown more a western weight. Regardless, hat has a very nice hand.
Original owner, George Elmer Outland (1906-1981) pictured last, was a congressman for two terms 1943-1947.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_E._Outland
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This 30s No1 Boss Of The Plains arrived today. Quite psyched as I've always loved these hats and have even considered having one made. Fits really well too! Hat's in nice shape save for sweat which is dry and wants to crack. I took a peek under sweat w/ a mirror long enough to clearly spy multi celled label but I didn't linger. I didn't realize brim on these guy's was so crazy stiff while crown more a western weight. Regardless, hat has a very nice hand.
Original owner, George Elmer Outland (1906-1981) pictured last, was a congressman for two terms 1943-1947.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_E._Outland
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What a wonderful find Mike. Very cool info on the provenance. Congratulations Mike.
 
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11,369
Location
Alabama
This 30s No1 Boss Of The Plains arrived today. Quite psyched as I've always loved these hats and have even considered having one made. Fits really well too! Hat's in nice shape save for sweat which is dry and wants to crack. I took a peek under sweat w/ a mirror long enough to clearly spy multi celled label but I didn't linger. I didn't realize brim on these guy's was so crazy stiff while crown more a western weight. Regardless, hat has a very nice hand.
Original owner, George Elmer Outland (1906-1981) pictured last, was a congressman for two terms 1943-1947.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_E._Outland
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TGF, when you get a chance, will you provide the dimensions, please? Outstanding find.
 

AbbaDatDeHat

I'll Lock Up
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For the Boards enjoyment here's a tight little pre 40' No1 Quality. Felt's really wonderful to the touch, sweat's full of life and nice to look at. Alas it don't fit nor will it ever, sigh.
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And a nice one at that Guitar man!
An unusual ribbon treatment under that braidy thing. Not sure i’ve seen a no-bow No.1 before.
Hershey's chocolate, a favorite Stetson color for me.
Most excellent
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