AN EARLY JOHN B. STETSON VAQUERO STYLE HAT

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AN EARLY JOHN B. STETSON VAQUERO STYLE HAT
A black felt hat with flat open crown worn by California vaqueros as early as 1860, the leather sweatband is embossed with the John B. Stetson shield, model identification The Frey and patent date 1878 are inside the round cartouche--Crown: 5 in. ; Brim: 3½ in.; Hat Size: 6 7/8 in.