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Item #CH190 /   $300.

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About This Rare Vintage "Stampede" Stetson with Snake Band

This is a solid vintage Stetson.  The band has been replaced by a very nice snake skin.  The lining is silk, in the pattern said to be inspired by the tremendous advantage of being waterproof and a story of a man watering his horse.  For years, Stetson worried about the waterproofing, and finally decided to make his hat of beaver felt.  It took about 42 beaver belly pelts to produce a high quality hat. Because of the tight weave of most Stetson hats, it was waterproof enough to be used as a bucket.  A story linked to the picture tells of a cowboy crossing a long dry stretch of prairie. His canteen sprung a leak. He saved the drinking water by carrying it in his Stetson. Stetson featured advertising of a cowboy watering his horse with water carried in the crown. The hatband retains the original signature feathers but has been replaced with a snake skin.  The feathers are quite iridescent and lovely.

Maker Marks are a beaver next to a sign in which is written "JOHN B. STETSON COMPANY / 3X BEAVER" with interior picture of cowboy watering his horse with his hat.  "XXX STETSON" is written on the interior standing alone.

Size: Measures 8inches front to back, interior opening.

The Stampede Stetson with Snake Band Cowboy Hat / Item #CH190 /  $300.

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