Vintage American Hat Co. Western TALL 7 5/8 to 7 3/4

[frussell]

What a heartbreaker. Got this hat nearly two months of eBay and PayPal disputes, cross-country mail foulups, only to find it's too tight, even for stretching. It's exactly what I was looking for, a silverbelly hat with enough crown to convert to a big boy's Open Road. The crown is 5 1/2" WITH the crease already in it, and the brim is 4". A few small stains, nothing a good brushing wouldn't erase, or a "hat sponge." Liner looks nearly new, ribbon, sweat are great. See photos for spec card numbers. I'm not sure of the year, but it's from a while back. Brim is cowboy stiff, crown is softer. What I like about American Hat Co. western felt is how thin it is. Makes for a great conversion. I'll list it here for $45 shipped for a few days, then maybe send it to Optimo if it doesn't sell, have them make me something in my size. Tagged as a 7 3/4, but this would work well for a 7 5/8 head, may be snug on a 7 3/4. My loss is your gain, trades considered. (I'm a long oval 7 3/4 to 7 7/8.) Thanks, Frank.

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[frussell]

Gone to eBay

Too bad, it's a cool cowboy hat.

 

[shortbow]

I woulda really enjoyed working with that lid, as you say a great hat at a great price. Only prob was it would be huge on me. Good luck with it. That company made great hats at that time.

 

[frussell]

Tired of looking at this hat, don't want to spend money converting it/upsizing. I think this would work great for a size 7 1/2, and if someone wanted to have a hatter convert it, it would make a superb Open Road style, or just a great cowboy hat as is. This was a good maker, and the brim is stiff, but much thinner and workable than modern western hats. Great for re-shaping. I bought it to convert, but it's much smaller than the 7 3/4 on the tag. I'd just like to recoup my shipping charges and the eBay nightmare that receiving this hat caused. $30, PayPal, shipping included. Those looking to try a new style might really like it. It's got a super tall crown that could be re-bashed any way you desire, not the modern low-crowned cowboy hat. Thanks, Frank

 

[scotrace]

If it's now on ebay, why not link to the auction here?

 

[frussell]

eBay auction is over

Thanks, Frank

 

[W4ASZ]

I'll give it a try.

PM sent.

 

[frussell]

Thank you kindly, I'll PM when I have a tracking # for you. Frank