What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Blare]

I’d love to join you all today in your Whippet Wednesday fun. But this Stephen L Stetson was Never Affiliated in Any Way

 

[VoodooSan]

Looking sharp Mark...careful you don't cut yourself !

Thanks, Timmy!

 

[VoodooSan]

I’d love to join you all today in your Whippet Wednesday fun. But this Stephen L Stetson was Never Affiliated in Any Way

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That's a beaut, Joe!

 

[mayserwegener]

J. Hückel´s Söhne "Flexible Seal Velour" possibly the mid 1930s. This is a really great Velour with high gloss. I found this Velour back in 2017.

J. Hückel´s Söhne Promotional Pocket Mirror, possibly 1930s late 1920s. I found this Pocket Mirror back in 2022.

 

[rogueclimber]

I’d love to join you all today in your Whippet Wednesday fun. But this Stephen L Stetson was Never Affiliated in Any Way

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Detachable leather? What is that?

 

[Blare]

That's a beaut, Joe!

Thanks Mark.

 

[Blare]

Detachable leather? What is that?

The Carter detachable sweatband system was this design where the sweat was held in with these little metal buttons. The idea being the sweat could be easily replaced. Unfortunately it didn’t catch on and went the way of Betamax… a better mousetrap maybe for the customer that never became standard. Although I’m sure in a factory setting it was easier to machine sew on the sweat as opposed to sewing the buttons at the designated intervals and then fitting the sweat in.

Mostly you see them on Stephen L Stetson hats in the US. I believe I have one on a Canadian hat as well most likely Biltmore.

Here is a closeup of what it looked like under the hood

 

[Mighty44]

My contribution to Whippet Wednesday is this mid-50s model. Pics taken at Boise International, while waiting for my wife to get back from Cali and the new grandbaby.

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Wow—a real vintage beauty!

 

[rogueclimber]

The Carter detachable sweatband system was this design where the sweat was held in with these little metal buttons. The idea being the sweat could be easily replaced. Unfortunately it didn’t catch on and went the way of Betamax… a better mousetrap maybe for the customer that never became standard. Although I’m sure in a factory setting it was easier to machine sew on the sweat as opposed to sewing the buttons at the designated intervals and then fitting the sweat in.

Mostly you see them on Stephen L Stetson hats in the US. I believe I have one on a Canadian hat as well most likely Biltmore.

Here is a closeup of what it looked like under the hood


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WOW, thanks for the info Joe!

 

[VoodooSan]

Wow—a real vintage beauty!

Thanks, David!

 

[TimmyV]

The Carter detachable sweatband system was this design where the sweat was held in with these little metal buttons. The idea being the sweat could be easily replaced. Unfortunately it didn’t catch on and went the way of Betamax… a better mousetrap maybe for the customer that never became standard. Although I’m sure in a factory setting it was easier to machine sew on the sweat as opposed to sewing the buttons at the designated intervals and then fitting the sweat in.

Mostly you see them on Stephen L Stetson hats in the US. I believe I have one on a Canadian hat as well most likely Biltmore.

Here is a closeup of what it looked like under the hood


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WOW !! Thanks for explaining this Joe. I appreciate you taking the time and sharing your knowledge and your very unique collection !

 

[RickP]

Silverbelly 4x Stetson Giant this morning. Love the brim curl on this one

 

[Rollin Rains]

It's the ol' Agnoulita today.

 

[VoodooSan]

Silverbelly 4x Stetson Giant this morning. Love the brim curl on this one


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Very nice, Rick.

 

[steur]

My contribution to Whippet Wednesday is this mid-50s model. Pics taken at Boise International, while waiting for my wife to get back from Cali and the new grandbaby.

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Super looking hat, Mark. Looks like it wants to be worn brim up all the way though.

 

[steur]

I’d love to join you all today in your Whippet Wednesday fun. But this Stephen L Stetson was Never Affiliated in Any Way

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A beauty from the "other Stetson", Joe.

 

[Blare]

Silverbelly 4x Stetson Giant this morning. Love the brim curl on this one


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Looks good.. goes great with that jacket!

 

[Blare]

WOW !! Thanks for explaining this Joe. I appreciate you taking the time and sharing your knowledge and your very unique collection !

very welcome.. wouldn’t have had the opportunity to learn if others here hadn’t done the same.

 

[Blare]

A beauty from the "other Stetson", Joe.

Thanks Stefan. I think they make for a cool piece of Stetson history.

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

I fly out of Malaysia tomorrow on my homeward journey (with a layover in Japan). Unfortunately, my long-COVID symptoms returned this week so I am still not confident about returning to the trucking job. I might end up hiking the Appalachian Trail for a few months (I have already done the GA and half the NC sections), hoping that might strengthen me some more.

That's still a few months away. On the immediate horizon is Tokyo, which assuages somewhat the sting of leaving my beloved Melaka. Last evening, we had a boys night out at our favorite Pakistani restaurant and I am fully conscious of how much this city and its people mean to my life.

Today will be busy with packing and goodbyes. I am dressed down in the new Canadian beater. A few photos are included.

Happy end to your work week friends. More from me in the next few days from the Land of the Rising Sun.