![]() ![]() I wish I still had one of those old hats from them. Connally and it said: "The Day The President Came To Visit. They had two huge blown up photos of LBJ and Gov. I bought many a hat and men's items from the Joseph Family.The Parents and The Son and His Wife were such nice people. Wow, great looking hat, and agree with last poster, a great explanation. I value and treasure my Joseph's hat as a real piece of Texas history, and you should you value yours. The store thrived right through the booms in cattle and oil and only went under in the early 2000s. The Joseph brothers were from Lebanon or Syria (not sure which) and opened their store on 500 S Congress about 1912 or thereabouts. Somehow I managed to get in touch with a family member who was studying at UT. I bought a Joseph's 7x beaver Stetson rancher on ebay and investigated the store. Joseph's men's store is indeed where the denizens of the Texas legislature bought their hats and other fittings. I cannot say however if within the Royal grades there is not an equivalent aristocracy- maybe there is.Ĥ. Once you have seen this you will never confuse a mere 3x or 4x (or 7x) beaver Stetson, Royal or other wise, with the genuine article. The lining is sewn in and the whole thing looks and handles like its worth about $10,000. The best ORs have a sweat similar in feel and quality to the best vintage Borsalinos. My fawn OR Stetson 25 is as soft as a baby's bottom, very light and flexible (almost like fur-flannel) and has a very fine and thin split hide sweat with adjustments, gold leaf stamped and backed by the oil silk moisture barrier. Supposedly this grade had something to do with the price of the hat, like $25 or $100. My finest Stetsons are a 40s or 50s Stetson '25' and a late 50s or so Stetson '100'. ![]() The RS hats I own (none OR) are all very nice but I would say upper-middle grade. My understanding is that Royal Stetson or Royal Deluxe Stetson connoted a good grade but not the top grade of hat. To keep up with the auctions search ebay for "open road" and "[your size- like 7 1/4" both in quotes.ģ. Google vintage hat forum, get on one or two, and search it out. There are long discussions of OR hats and quality on Fedora Lounge and other similar hat forums. OR is the distinctive stingy-brim style favored by LBJ and other ranchers and stockmen mainly from the 40s through the 80s, although Stetson still sells the model new in both fur felt and straw.Ģ. Marvo-Here are just a few quick details on Open Road hats, of which I am not an expert although I own 10 or 12.ġ. Could not be more pleased.This so reminds me of the hat worn by the officer, who was escorting Lee Harvey Oswald, reeling back in shock as he, was shot in the Dallas police station in 1963. Super service, Beautiful hat, speedy delivery, couldn’t be more happy. Posted by Perry hallmark on 10th Dec 2021 Posted by JOHNNY HOWARD STAMPS on 5th Jan 2022 One2miniranch gave me the best price, wonderful service and my hat was perfect. I made my order Saturday morning and by Wednesday afternoon I had my hat in hand. Evidently, Stetson has discontinued the Stardust color so, I was really happy to find one in my size. Well done, One 2 Mini Ranch and Stetson! My only problem now is, what hat to order next?įirst of all, I love the hat. I also have a Pure Beaver Stetson and I like this fur felt, mostly rabbit, just as much. The hat itself is beautiful and I really like the Royal Deluxe fur felt. This is the second hat I’ve ordered from One 2 Mini Ranch and they have outdone themselves! My Stetson Open Road was delivered quickly, just a few days. Posted by Craig Thompson on 10th Feb 2023 It's not felt hat season yet, so I haven't had a chance to really wear it much, but I'm very much looking forward to doing so. Also ran a bit large, next time I order I'll ask Mike to go through and pick the smallest version in my size, 7 3/8. ![]() Very happy with the quality of the hat, however it showed up without the pin, but Mike was a rock star and got one right out to me. ![]()
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