Hi all! Came across this old Stetson hat recently and have Done quite a bit of research about it but I'm wondering if someone on here could tell me a bit more about it! Ideally I'd like to know the following: - Year it was made - Hat Style - Rough idea if it's value Here's what I know as it is labeled on the hat: - It says John B Stetson Company 3X Beaver - It says "Shelden's Mens Wear (city is rubbed out) Kansas" - It says XXX Stetson - The tag says 7 3/8 Long Oval, and the back of it says United Hatters Cap & Millinery WKRS Int Union Registered - inside the brim behind the sweatband has the number 13 written in white chalk - the hat and band is in excellent condition aside from being a bit dirty. The band is genuine great condition leather, not sure of the metal type for the band. Thanks!
hello and welcome. Please note we can't help with value, see forum rules, rule 3: https://forums.vintagefashionguild.org/pages/Welcome-to-the-VFG-Forums-please-read/ Hopefully someone will be able to help with your other questions. It's a fine looking hat !
Hi, I agree it is a great looking hat. The style is today commonly referred to as a "Billy Jack" hat, named after the character in the 1970s movies. In older days it was often called an "Indian Joe" style hat. Hard to determine the age of this from the photos, it looks vintage but not antique. If you can look up the store where it was purchased to see if it is still in business that might give you some clues. The hat is a good larger head size at 7 3/8 and is a long oval. Both of these will make the hat more desirable which effects the value in a positive way.
Great info! That's super interesting, definitely provides some direction. From what I can tell the union tag suggests it was made between 1932-1960. There isn't a single record of Shelden's Men's wear that I can find, which I think makes it all the more cool - Not to mention Shelden with an E is a unique spelling.
