Vintage Stetson 1920’s Gus Stetson, Cowboy Hat – Silverbelly – Size 7 1/4

📋 Description:

Description

Vintage Stetson western felt hat featuring the classic “John B. Stetson Grand Prize Paris 1900” sweatband crest and rare retailer embossing from E.N. Richardson of Antonito, Colorado.

Beautiful sand/tan felt with a classic cattleman-inspired western profile, wide brim, and rich brown leather band with feather detail. This hat carries the rugged Rocky Mountain outfitter character that made vintage Stetsons legendary among ranchers, cowboys, and collectors.

The felt has a soft vintage hand with excellent structure and shape. Sweatband shows authentic age and wear consistent with a mid-century western hat. A standout display piece or wearable collector’s hat with true Americana character.

Features

* Vintage Stetson felt western hat
* “Grand Prize Paris 1900” sweatband mark
* E.N. Richardson – Antonito, Colorado retailer embossing
* Sand/tan colorway
* Brown leather band with feather accent
* Wide western brim
* Mid-century western styling
* Collector quality Americana piece
7 1/4 size

Condition

Good vintage condition with normal wear and aging to sweatband and interior consistent with age. Felt presents beautifully with strong shape and clean exterior appearance.

If you give me:

* the exact hat size,
* brim width,
* crown height,
* and whether there’s a liner/logo under the crown, This appears to be a vintage Stetson campaign-style western hat, likely a custom reshaped piece using an older Stetson body with a later custom leather band. The sweatband stamp and the “Grand Prize Paris 1900” crest are classic early-to-mid century Stetson markings. The retailer embossing:

“E.N. Richardson – Antonito, Colo.”

is a strong small-town western outfitter mark, which collectors like because it ties the hat to a real regional ranching history.

Based on the stamp style, sweatband texture, felt quality, and proportions, I’d estimate:

Estimated Year

* Hat body: likely 1920’s - 1940’s
* Could possibly be late 1930s if original untouched body
* The current shaping and band look more modern/customized