Who's riding shotgun? The Resistol Stagecoach Line of Western Hats

[William Pruett]

I was going to post the picture with the tag, and original hat pin but it won’t let me.

 

[Woodtroll]

Good afternoon folks,

I'm eyeballing an older Resistol Stagecoach series Timber Creek hat that is "almost" my size, although I am not able to exam the hat first-hand. There are no tags to indicate composition and the seller is uncertain, but one of the impressions in the band claims the hat is "self-conforming". Does this mean it is wool, or can anyone tell me with relatively certain whether this is a wool or fur felt hat? I'm just not certain whether the term "self-conforming" is any indication of material or quality.

Thank you!
Regan

 

[Desert dog]

Good afternoon folks,

I'm eyeballing an older Resistol Stagecoach series Timber Creek hat that is "almost" my size, although I am not able to exam the hat first-hand. There are no tags to indicate composition and the seller is uncertain, but one of the impressions in the band claims the hat is "self-conforming". Does this mean it is wool, or can anyone tell me with relatively certain whether this is a wool or fur felt hat? I'm just not certain whether the term "self-conforming" is any indication of material or quality.

Thank you!
Regan

It is fur felt. Self conforming is a Resistol reference to the sweat band.

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[Woodtroll]

Thank you kindly, sir, I appreciate the information and the prompt reply! I learn something new here every day!

 

[Desert dog]

Thank you kindly, sir, I appreciate the information and the prompt reply! I learn something new here every day!

Stagecoachs are fun to work with. They are decent felt in western weight. Here is a before and after picture of mine.

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[Woodtroll]

I'm impressed! Judging by the color and hatband, that's the same model I'm looking at. You did a great job on the "after" version; I'm not usually a fan of the wider ribbons but with the height of that crown it looks just right!

 

[Joao Encarnado]

I'm impressed! Judging by the color and hatband, that's the same model I'm looking at. You did a great job on the "after" version; I'm not usually a fan of the wider ribbons but with the height of that crown it looks just right!

He made a copy of an original model from Stagecoach XD

The model name is S070 Butterfield Express

 

[Woodtroll]

I like that one, too. Thank you, Joao!

 

[Joao Encarnado]

This is a weird Stagecoach as I've never seen one before. It have some (if not a lot) moth damage.

Never seen a fuzzy Stagecoach. Sadly the paper tag is missing.
It's not as big and tall as other Stagecoach hats... brim is 3 3/4" and open crown does not reach 6".

 

[Desert dog]

First one I have seen. Fun finding the lesser known models. I like fuzzy hats!

This is a weird Stagecoach as I've never seen one before. It have some (if not a lot) moth damage.

Never seen a fuzzy Stagecoach. Sadly the paper tag is missing.
It's not as big and tall as other Stagecoach hats... brim is 3 3/4" and open crown does not reach 6".

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[Joao Encarnado]

First one I have seen. Fun finding the lesser known models. I like fuzzy hats!

I too like the fuzzy hats but was not sure about if it was original but it seems to be.

 

[Desert dog]

I still am amazed at the colors, brim, and trim combinations used by Resistol in the late 70s and early 80s.

I too like the fuzzy hats but was not sure about if it was original but it seems to be.

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[Joao Encarnado]

I still am amazed at the colors, brim, and trim combinations used by Resistol in the late 70s and early 80s.

It was some crazy years. Some resulted in really good, some not.
If you look into the straw models, it's even more crazy.

 

[RJR]

I still am amazed at the colors, brim, and trim combinations used by Resistol in the late 70s and early 80s.

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+1

 

[Desert dog]

Stagecoach, Cody. Original macrame band, feather, and Stagecoach pin. This is for my wife. After a recrease we will decide on the band. This is a thin band and may be left on it, with the pin. Concho or beaded bands are another option.

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[Mustang Mike's Hats]

That is an absolute CLASSIC! Love it!! (Heck, you even got the stagecoach pin!!!)

 

[RJR]

Stagecoach, Cody. Original macrame band, feather, and Stagecoach pin. This is for my wife. After a recrease we will decide on the band. This is a thin band and may be left on it, with the pin. Concho or beaded bands are another option.

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Nice catch!

 

[Desert dog]

Been working on my wife's Stagecoach.

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[BobHufford]

Been working on my wife's Stagecoach.

Super nice work Ed! Did your daughter make the band?

 

[Desert dog]

Super nice work Ed! Did your daughter make the band?

Thanks Bob, the band was a thrift store find. My wife has mentioned having my daughter make a band for her.

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