This is a well made hat from stetson, the premier american hat. Premium quality has been the driving force behind stetson hats since 1865. A name synonymous with the cowboy lifestyle, stetson is perhaps the best known cowboy hat manufacturer in the world. Highlighted in television and movies all over the world, and exhibited on the heads of the rich and famous, and the guy next door, stetsons influence is far reaching. Stetson company was established in philadelphia, pennsylvania, in 1865 when john b. On of the symbols of conquering the wild west is, of course, stetson cowboy hat. Size 7 vintage stetson royal deluxe open road silver belly western fedora hat. Stetson decided to massproduce a hat like one he had fashioned for himself out of necessity. Snyders stetson hats book can often be a good source of info, and, mobile vulgus, it is most useful in addressing two of the hat boxes you have posted. This hat is also known as the lbj, since it was the favorite of texan president lyndon b johnson. His father, stephen stetson, was a successful hatter and taught his children the hatting. The open road from stetson is a 6x fur cowboy hat with a truly classic style that is perfect for any occasion. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Opencrown hats differ from other hats in that the crown portion of the hat comes completely round.
I have acquired a vintage stetson hat and i would like to know more information about it answer. The round, curved brim and pinched crown has made the cowboy hat the most recognized piece of western wear, but it didnt. Stetson open road with images stetson open road, gents hats. A day with chris brown of refueled magazine by rambo stetson. John stetson was born in 1830 to a father with a thriving business called the no name hat company.
Stetson hats boys open road 2 12 brim hat one size ivory. Stetson open road western hat styles, western hats, fashion books, world of. Shop 4x 6x 10x 30x 100x stetson hats premium stetson felt. Made in the usa, the stetson open road is a true classic. It was all started by a young american entrepreneur in the mid 1800s named john b. With the rigidness of a 6x quality western fur felt, and refined cattlemans crease in the crown, 2 34 brim, and a bound edge. First of all, stetson is the cadillac of hats, for sure. The cowboy hat is a highcrowned, widebrimmed hat best known as the defining piece of attire. My love letter to the stetson american original worn by cowboys, presidents, lawmen, and texas rangers alike, the stetson open road is a rugged yet gentlemanly hatand when i. Stetson hats are known the world over for innovative western. Since you clicked on the photograph of my collection of antique stetson cowboy hats, here is some more info on those hats. Johnson wildflower center stetson open road, national history day, texas.
Stetson is a brand of hat manufactured by the john b. You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter. Stetson cowboy hat 6x beaver felt chocolate open road with. Stetson company has been devoted to producing the finest hats in the world. History of western clothing styles during the and western shirts and denim jeans. Stetson open road 6x fur felt hat we have called this hat the lbj style since the middle years of the last century. My collection of antique stetson western hatspublius forum. Fur cowboy hat features 2 34 bound edge hat brim and slightly rolled center crease.
This one is a 3x beaver quality, likely made in the 1950s, then renovated by shudde bros in the 1960s it is. Find great deals on ebay for open road hat and cattleman hat. Stetson 6x open road fur felt cowboy hat sfoprd052661 silver belly. Stetson is the standard in hats, the essence of the spirit of the west and an icon of the american lifestyle. Unfollow stetson open road hat to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. All eyes will be on you when you pair the open road with your favorite blue jeans or suit and. Handcrafted from the finest natural materials, each stetson hat is meticulously crafted with special. Lee scowls at the camera from under a version of that hatnot unlike eastwoods menacing squint as a mysterious avenging angel. Hello does anyone know how you can tell how old a stetson is and is royal deluxe.
But what he wasnt prepared for was the wet and cold that followed him every step of the way. Stetson headed west and created the original hat of the pioneering american west, the boss of the plains. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. John batterson stetson was born in east orange, new jersey in 1830. This hat has the name of the store from which it was purchased, josephs mansshop austin texas and research links the store to the late president lynden b. Made in the usa stetson royal quality the new sightseer fur felt open crown fedora hat by stetson is a handsome and versatile dress hat option. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the.
Books dolls games guitars movies music memorabilia paper. The hemphills particular block and curled brim are somewhat reminiscent of the way that east texas men wore their open roads long ago. A stepbystep video of how a stetson cowboy hat is made with business insider duration. The stetson stratoliner back in the day when men wore hats on a regular basis, those hats were often named after really cool things. One of the highlights of publishing refueled a few years back was touring the stetson factory in garland, texas. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. That is the case with the stetson stratoliner, a hat named after one of. The hat is possibly the most defining staple of the cowboys iconic image.
The cowboy hat book celebrates the history and importance of this unique piece of clothing that hasnt fundamentally changed in more than 100 years. Fur cowboy hat features 2 34 bound edge hat brim and slightly rolled center crease hat crown. Stetson cowboy hats a name synonymous with the cowboy lifestyle, stetson is perhaps the best known cowboy hat manufacturer in the world. New from stetson this year are opencrown versions of your favorite stetson models.
Marvohere are just a few quick details on open road hats, of which i am not an. Stetson made of america for 150 years village hat shop. Featuring a shapeable open crown, the sightseer can be. For mens dress hats that others are compared to, be sure to check out the sovereign fur felts and top quality beaver hats that are most appropriate in the. Stetson was a huge part of american history and will stay a strong part of americas future. Stetson has been a part of the american heritage for over 100 years. Because of its high quality it was a head gear of choice for all that roamed the planes of american west in 19th century. This western hat would become the cornerstone of stetsons hat business and is still in production today.
Stetson cowboy hat 6x beaver felt chocolate open road with hat brush cleaner since 1865 the john b. This is the stetson 6x open road rancher fur cowboy hat popularized by presidents truman, johnson, and eisenhower. Highlighted in television and movies all over the world, and. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. The story of the stetson hat homestead on the range. John batterson stetson may 5, 1830 february 18, 1906 was an american hatter, hat manufacturer, and, in the 1860s, the inventor of the cowboy hat. It was the perfect combination of both a dress and western hat. Luke collins likes cowboy hats and is throughout the book and the movie wearing one. Ryan 2016 prepared for the academic affairs committee, stetson university board of trustees the john b.
Take a look at our stetson open road 6x fur cowboy hat made by stetson cowboy hats as well as other cowboy hats here at hatcountry. This may have been imposed on us by my dad, who would demand, wheres your hat. Whenever there is a discussion about hats, stetson is always mentioned. Stetson sells hats, boots, western apparel, eyewear, and fragrance. Stetson company was the most successful hat maker in the world, selling more than 3 million hats a year during its heyday. I value and treasure my josephs hat as a real piece of texas history, and you. Stetsons new fall hat line for fallwinter 2017 keeps with their tradition of classic fedora styles and brings them into the modern era with updated colors and modern accent trims. Stetson 6x open road fur felt cowboy hat sfoprd052661. Formal top hats and derbies, leftover remnants of civil war headgear, tams and sailor hats, were all worn by men moving westward. Reynolds, william and rich rand 1995 the cowboy hat book. The history of the western felt hat is not that old. Stetson, the cowpunchers of the plains wore castoffs of previous lives and vocations. Anyone interested in good quality cowboy hats or dress fedoras will find the book interesting. This is a well made hat from stetson, the premier american hat manufacturer.
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