Stetson 7X Clear Beaver western

[alanfgag]

Hi all,


I've owned this hat for many years but rarely wear it. It is a generous 7 1/8 (6 3/8 x 7 7/8") and a little large for my head.

The photos show the hat well. It was a fifty dollar hat that reflects Stetson's highest quality of manufacture in the post war era. The crown as creased is 5" tall and the brim is 3 1/2". The felt is the highest quality Stetson offered in clear beaver... thin, dense, and superbly pounced. I have placed it in this crease though it would return to a cattleman without much struggle. The brim is firm but not stiff. The sweatband is in fine shape and measures 2 1/8" wide. There is a lovely patina to the felt that speaks the hat's 60+ year history, but it is clean and in excellent vintage condition overall.

Price is $395. with shipping included in the lower 48. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have.

 

[Frunobulax]

Great example, Alan. And worth every penny.


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[alanfgag]

Great example, Alan. And worth every penny.

Thanks! I own a number of 7X Beaver Quality dress western and Open Road models. Still have them all (I've sold all the Stetson 100s I've owned - the transition into the 1960s was not kind, IMO). This is the only straight up 7X western hat I've owned. Not an everyday find.

 

[moontheloon]

what an absolutely gorgeous specimen

please someone buy this and get my finger off the trigger ... please

 

[FedOregon]

If it was closer to 7-3/8 MrsFed would be mad at me....

Absolutely gorgeous piece, Alan.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Gorgeous but small.
I have one and I love it.

 

[alanfgag]

This hat has been sold to a sharp eyed member from the left coast.

 

[Bill Hughes]

Alan, would this be 60s?

 

[alanfgag]

Alan, would this be 60s?

1950s.