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The Imperial Stetson... a 3X Beaver hat that would have cost fifteen dollars when it was sold c.1940. A beautiful example of pre-war American hatmaking that would be lost to history moments later.
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The outdoor photos are quite accurate. It's a very rich Los Angelean hue. I've had this hat for some time. I was told by the seller that the family had kept this hat in its original Stetson box since the owner passed away in 1943. Always have to take these accounts with a grain of salt, but the box and hat markings fit the timeline.Is that color accurate? That's gorgeous!
That is an utterly beautiful hat, both outside and in.The Imperial Stetson... a 3X Beaver hat that would have cost fifteen dollars when it was sold c.1940. A beautiful example of pre-war American hatmaking that would be lost to history moments later.
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Incredible! That hat is so pristine it looks like it was just manufactured this morning. What a score!
The Imperial Stetson... a 3X Beaver hat that would have cost fifteen dollars when it was sold c.1940. A beautiful example of pre-war American hatmaking that would be lost to history moments later.
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Thank you. It is a beautiful hat.Incredible! That hat is so pristine it looks like it was just manufactured this morning. What a score!
Thanks Joe!Looks great all around
Wow.. what a cool ribbon designCool hatband. Check. Budget priced then and now. Check. Rivaling Quality. Check.
Adam.
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Thanks, Joe!Wow.. what a cool ribbon design