Pre 1940s Stetson Westerns

[Hurricane Jack]

1928

John B. Stetson "Carlsbad Velour" Clear Nutria

 

[RossRYoung]

1928

John B. Stetson "Carlsbad Velour" Clear Nutria


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I always assumed this RV was sold as this model, but I’m now realizing the ribbon is different. Also my brim measures 1/8” short of 4

 

[Jesse John]

I always assumed this RV was sold as this model, but I’m now realizing the ribbon is different. Also my brim measures 1/8” short of 4

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Man, that’s one hell of a furry looker!
I like the convo going on here with you and HJ!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I always assumed this RV was sold as this model, but I’m now realizing the ribbon is different. Also my brim measures 1/8” short of 4

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A couple yrs difference, one way or the other from 1928 could account for the color offering. Do I see a wide ribbon ghost line? Could it have been changed when illustrated by Yong?

 

[RossRYoung]

A couple yrs difference, one way or the other from 1928 could account for the color offering. Do I see a wide ribbon ghost line? Could it have been changed when illustrated by Yong?

Good eye Jack, though the ghost line I assume from the hitched hair band it was sold with. I had removed it to find the 1936 date on the front beneath the RV etching. I assume the 3 ply band is original, but it also has the white size tag that could have signified renovation work so who knows. Here’s the original listing link

https://www.invaluable.com/auction-...Ad5pMY6AUZ9kchiNqid1YfYBNFS6TPhw30FgNk_zBpcMx

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Good eye Jack, though the ghost line I assume from the hitched hair band it was sold with. I had removed it to find the 1936 date on the front beneath the RV etching. I assume the 3 ply band is original, but it also has the white size tag that could have signified renovation work so who knows. Here’s the original listing link

https://www.invaluable.com/auction-...Ad5pMY6AUZ9kchiNqid1YfYBNFS6TPhw30FgNk_zBpcMx

I would agree then that the ghost line is from the horsehair & the 3-cord is original with the hat. Between you, Vic, & BB having the RV’s cornered I can’t even sniff one out for myself!