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This vintage Stetson hat was sold by The Carlson Company in Britain (see above gold embossed stamp in leather band). I found an interesting tidbit online which referred to the Carlson Company as the place where Humphrey Bogart bought his signature fedoras.
After seeing similar labels, I think this hat was most likely manufactured sometime before 1940. You can see in one of the photos, the actual price when new was $5.00.
The previous owner did sign his name on the leather band. You can see where the nib of the fountain pen dug in slightly in the leather. I can’t make out the name. The “H.G.” is clear, however after that I’m stumped. Looks like Du?? after that and below maybe “R” or “A”.
Stetson Derby
Stetson Derby (cached image)
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