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Product Identifiers

PublisherSchiffer Publishing, The Limited

ISBN-100764302116

ISBN-139780764302114

eBay Product ID (ePID)588747

Product Key Features

Book TitleStetson Hats and the John B. Stetson Company : 1865-1970

Number of Pages192 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicFashion & Accessories, Infrastructure

Publication Year1997

IllustratorYes

GenreDesign, Business & Economics

AuthorJeffrey B. Snyder

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height11.4 in

Item Weight51.3 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width11 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN97-005257

Dewey Edition21

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Dewey Decimal338.7/6874/0973

SynopsisThis fascinating, detailed book provides a sweeping survey of the hats produced by the company whose name is synonymous with cowboys and the Wild West. Surprisingly, though, the John B. Stetson Company was based in Philadelphia and produced all manner of headwear. Over 500 illustrations display never-before-worn Stetson hats (men's and women's alike), hat boxes, miniature boxes, and a surprisingly large number of collectible items associated with this most famous hat company. Original research charts the development of of the company, and individuals closely related with the firm provide their memories. Hat styles from the mid-nineteenth century to the late twentieth get a review, and for those lucky enough to own one of these valuable collectibles, there are tips on how to wear and care for vintage and modern Stetsons. Values for the hats illustrated, an extensive bibliography, and an index are included., A fascinating, detailed, and sweeping survey of the hats produced by the John B. Stetson company between 1865 and 1970 While the Stetson name is synonymous with cowboys and the Wild West, the John B. Stetson Company was actually based in Philadelphia, PA. The company produced all manner of headwear, and this book takes a look at all of them. Over 500 illustrations display never-before-worn Stetson hats (men's and women's alike), hat boxes, miniature boxes, and a surprisingly large number of collectible items associated with this most famous hat company. Original research charts the development of of the company, and individuals closely related with the firm provide their memories. Hat styles from the mid-nineteenth century to the late twentieth get a review, and for those lucky enough to own one of these valuable collectibles, there are tips on how to wear and care for vintage and modern Stetsons. Values for the hats illustrated, an extensive bibliography, and an index are also included.

LC Classification NumberHD9948.U64J647 1997