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Pure Cowboy
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Antique & Vintage Hats
The John B. Stetson Gus - Bar-B-Q Ranch Item #CH350 $1,680
Item #CH025 $1,820
[PHOTO PENDING] The John B. Stetson / Maurice L Rothschild 1915 Gold Medal Bowler in Original Box Item #CH309 $2,600.
[PHOTO PENDING] Gene Autry's Shudde (Signed) Stetson In Original Box Item #CH172 $1,800.
[PHOTO PENDING] The Governor Paul McNutt Stetson Item #CH102 $2,000.
Pawnee Bill's Cowboy Hat - Autographed by Wild West Show Greats Item #UA1041 SOLD
Item #CH050 $180.
The Stetson Native American - Westernized Whippet Fedora with Rattlesnake Band Item #CH075 $750.
The "Rancher" Nutria Quality Stetson Item #CH150 $260.
[PHOTO PENDING] The 101 Ranch Miller Brothers 18x Beaver Item #CH200 $1,100.
[PHOTO PENDING] The Max J. Meyer & John B. Stetson Boss of the Plains Item #CH205 $1,200.
[PHOTO PENDING] The Campaign Style Real Nutria Quality Stetson Item #CH210 $450.
[PHOTO PENDING] The Beaver Brand Cowboy Hat Item #CH182 $430.
[PHOTO PENDING] The Snake Band 3X Stetson Stampede Item #CH190 $300. [PHOTO PENDING] The Gus Style Hat with Turquoise, Coral and Silver Band Item #CH400 $750.
Ladies' Vintage Rose Bowl Customized Parade Hat Set Includes: Hat, Gloves, Scarf & Hair Decoration Item #CH144 $350.
Antique & Vintage Hat Bands
Item #HB040 $400.
Prison-Made Antique Hitched Horsehair Hat Band Item #HB100
Prison-Made Antique Hitched Horsehair Hat Band Item #HB042 $400.
Prison-Made Antique Hitched Horsehair Hat Band Item #HB110 SOLD
Prison-Made Antique Hitched Horsehair Hat Band Item #HB044 $400.
Item #HB045 $150.
The cowboy hat has become a symbol of Western pride, though back in the day when these vintage hats were made, they were much, much more. The cowboy's hat was a regular and necessary part of the his daily wear. The wide brim made quick work of fanning a fire. It could be used to whip a horse, wave to distant riders, and yes, even lend an air of grace and prestige to the man beneath its brim. And, of course, during inclement weather, the cowboy hat served as a very effective umbrella or sunscreen. The cowboy hat became a kind of calling card of the wearer. Although it was worn throughout the West, the way a man wore his hat would show where he was from - the crease, style, shape and size was very regional and would show the wearers socio-economic status as well. It has been said that with a subtle adjustment to the brim and a couple of extra dents in the crown, a man could indicate that he was from the northern regions of Montana, Idaho and Nevada or the rough plains of Texas, the wind-whipped ranges of the Rockies or the low deserts of New Mexico. Kindly check back for new additions to this page. If you have questions or would like to purchase any of the items on this page or elsewhere in the store, please feel free to Contact us at your convenience. We look forward to hearing from you!
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John B. Stetson was a Philadelphia
businessman who began his hat company Philadelphia in 1865. His decision
to mass-produce the hat like the one he had fashioned for himself out of
necessity during a lengthy Western expedition began the evolution of the
signature headwear that is recognized the world over as the American Cowboy Hat. Stetson's "Boss of the Plains" with its
high crown and wide flat brim became the prototype for all other cowboy hat
designs. As the company evolved, the Stetson company offered many styles
of cowboy hats in their catalogs, ranging from a run-of-the-mill hat to a 10X of
the highest quality beaver or nutria made with exquisite hand styling and
impeccable workmanship. Often, custom-made orders for
the these exclusive and unique hats were placed by specific hardware and tack shops across the
country. These orders can be identified by the addition of the name of the
shop to the Stetson maker mark in the inside hat band. This is a sign of
the higher quality and customized design.