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The Official Stetson Nutria Quality Thread

Florida_Marlin

One of the Regulars
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238
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Georgia
I’ve had this for some time. It was a 7-1/4, a little snug and the sweat was delicate. I would wear this hat off/on, but not regularly. The sweat finally died, torn in several places. Thanks to a new sweat from Scott, I broke it down, cleaned it, reblocked to 7-3/8, and rebuilt it. Cleaned the liner. It’s a really nice embroidery. Shaped and hand creased. It’ll go from infrequent to regular wear! Super felt on this.
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Rmccamey

I'll Lock Up
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5,872
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Central Texas
That's a great recovery. Nice to see a wide brim green hat.

I’ve had this for some time. It was a 7-1/4, a little snug and the sweat was delicate. I would wear this hat off/on, but not regularly. The sweat finally died, torn in several places. Thanks to a new sweat from Scott, I broke it down, cleaned it, reblocked to 7-3/8, and rebuilt it. Cleaned the liner. It’s a really nice embroidery. Shaped and hand creased. It’ll go from infrequent to regular wear! Super felt on this.
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RossRYoung

Practically Family
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940
That’s a great Nutria! 1960? I was thinking it might be late 40’s, do you have the original sale receipt? Great western, excellent to see the decorative style brim.
 

Jesse John

One of the Regulars
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242
Location
Tucson, Arizona
That’s a great Nutria! 1960? I was thinking it might be late 40’s, do you have the original sale receipt? Great western, excellent to see the decorative style brim.
You know, that stumped me too. Allow me to add some more photos.
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I’m thinking it was old stock. The price tag in the hat matches the price paid. The crest and block tags point to late 40s - 50s . They did not write on the block tag, so I’m guessing 50s?
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Jesse John

One of the Regulars
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Tucson, Arizona
That's a great one, JJ. I'd think it was produced several years before the sale date. If it's a 3 1/2 x 6 you'll find that hat listed as an Arminto in the Miller Stockman pages. I have the same hat in a 3X that is a 60's model.
Yep! Those are the measurements. Thank you for identifying this one for me. Always cool to see the hats in the old catalogues! I hope your 3x is bringing you as much joy as this is for me. Thanks BB
Why would you not? Amazing Arminto!
Thanks Bob! It’s crazy to me how many unique styles were produced in the early days. How in the heck did people ever save money and not buy the whole dang catalogue??
That is just fabulous Jesse. Congratulations
Thanks Joe!! Always great to have your approval!
 

RossRYoung

Practically Family
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940
Thanks to JJ, I have another addition for this thread. Familiar block and bow, but with a nice brim width that I hadn’t had in my collection yet (4 3/4”).

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Hard to find any info on the haberdashery, or the original owner of A.W. Binns.
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Lot # 625?

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Jesse John

One of the Regulars
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Tucson, Arizona
Thanks to JJ, I have another addition for this thread. Familiar block and bow, but with a nice brim width that I hadn’t had in my collection yet (4 3/4”).
Wow. If that isn’t a total jaw dropper of a lid then I don’t know what is. Could it be any more perfect?? Whatever you paid for it, it was worth that much. And now that it’s yours, the value goes up. Sentimentally at least!! Congratulations. Definitely post a few wearing it, cowboy!
 
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Who?

Practically Family
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Location
South Windsor, CT
Thanks to JJ, I have another addition for this thread. Familiar block and bow, but with a nice brim width that I hadn’t had in my collection yet (4 3/4”).

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Hard to find any info on the haberdashery, or the original owner of A.W. Binns.
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Lot # 625?

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Wear that hat in a rain storm, and you’d be a walking bird bath.
 
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Thanks to JJ, I have another addition for this thread. Familiar block and bow, but with a nice brim width that I hadn’t had in my collection yet (4 3/4”).

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Hard to find any info on the haberdashery, or the original owner of A.W. Binns.
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Lot # 625?

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That’s as near the perfect western hat as I’ve ever seen. A great addition, Ross!
 

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