The Legendary American Cowboy Hat
The American Cowboy Hat has made its own legend over the years. It seems that J.B. Stetson made the first American Cowboy hats in 1865. On his way west, Stetson designed a hat with a high crown and a big brim. Upon realizing the incredible usefulness of the hat, Stetson began making and selling more cowboy hats.
American cowboy hats are wide brimmed and crowns are of varying heights usually considered high crowned. Original cowboy hats were made with undyed Beaver fur-felt and were lightweight, wide brimmed and waterproof. Many of these features are still popular with today's western fashion trends.
The American cowboy hat, also known as the Boss of the Plains, was worn by ranch hands, cavalry, and farmers -- anyone who worked outdoors all day -- to protect their heads and faces from the harsh elements and hot beating sun. Modern Cowboy hats now come in different colors and personalized brims and crowns. A customer can design their hat around their personal preferences.
Back in the day it was fairly easy to guess where a man lived just by looking at the details displayed on his cowboy hat. People who own cowboy hats are very protective of them. Don't even think about touching another man's hat! This is simply disrespectful and it could get you hurt. The American Cowboy hat is an American legend and will continue to be worn by people no matter their walk of life. A wide array of hats are available at www.hats-forsale.com.
Today, the American Cowboy Hat is still popular. Movie stars, average Joes, and even the President of the United States may all be seen wearing a cowboy hat. J.B. Stetson produced the first cowboy hats and they are now also manufactured by Eddy, Donhoy, Bailey and Resistol. Throughout the years the design has not changed much. Several Presidents, movie stars, singers, and scientists have one or more cowboy hats in their collections.
The first cowboy hats were essentially one basic design, but now the wearer can choose between a few different styles. Customized hat bands have transitioned into personalized fashion statements. The actor, Dan Blocker, of Bonanza was responsible for popularizing the ten gallon hat. On the television program he wore a long crowned hat. This was known as the ten gallon hat. It's name does not reflect the amount of water it can hold, however it's name is related to the Mexican Sombrero.
There are also cowboy hats called roping hats. These have a smaller brim and crown so as to not get in the cow ropers way while throwing a rope. Cowboy hats come in beaver fur-felt, straw, leather and wool. The quality of a particular cowboy hat will be determined by the amount of true felt in the hat itself. Markings or x's denote that quality with 2x being the least expensive up to multiple x's.
The original American Cowboy Hat that J.B. Stetson first sold cost $5. Today, a vintage cowboy hat can be worth up to $4,000 or more. But, of course, what is cost when it comes to true American Heritage? The American cowboy hat is truly a legend in the making. - 18758
American cowboy hats are wide brimmed and crowns are of varying heights usually considered high crowned. Original cowboy hats were made with undyed Beaver fur-felt and were lightweight, wide brimmed and waterproof. Many of these features are still popular with today's western fashion trends.
The American cowboy hat, also known as the Boss of the Plains, was worn by ranch hands, cavalry, and farmers -- anyone who worked outdoors all day -- to protect their heads and faces from the harsh elements and hot beating sun. Modern Cowboy hats now come in different colors and personalized brims and crowns. A customer can design their hat around their personal preferences.
Back in the day it was fairly easy to guess where a man lived just by looking at the details displayed on his cowboy hat. People who own cowboy hats are very protective of them. Don't even think about touching another man's hat! This is simply disrespectful and it could get you hurt. The American Cowboy hat is an American legend and will continue to be worn by people no matter their walk of life. A wide array of hats are available at www.hats-forsale.com.
Today, the American Cowboy Hat is still popular. Movie stars, average Joes, and even the President of the United States may all be seen wearing a cowboy hat. J.B. Stetson produced the first cowboy hats and they are now also manufactured by Eddy, Donhoy, Bailey and Resistol. Throughout the years the design has not changed much. Several Presidents, movie stars, singers, and scientists have one or more cowboy hats in their collections.
The first cowboy hats were essentially one basic design, but now the wearer can choose between a few different styles. Customized hat bands have transitioned into personalized fashion statements. The actor, Dan Blocker, of Bonanza was responsible for popularizing the ten gallon hat. On the television program he wore a long crowned hat. This was known as the ten gallon hat. It's name does not reflect the amount of water it can hold, however it's name is related to the Mexican Sombrero.
There are also cowboy hats called roping hats. These have a smaller brim and crown so as to not get in the cow ropers way while throwing a rope. Cowboy hats come in beaver fur-felt, straw, leather and wool. The quality of a particular cowboy hat will be determined by the amount of true felt in the hat itself. Markings or x's denote that quality with 2x being the least expensive up to multiple x's.
The original American Cowboy Hat that J.B. Stetson first sold cost $5. Today, a vintage cowboy hat can be worth up to $4,000 or more. But, of course, what is cost when it comes to true American Heritage? The American cowboy hat is truly a legend in the making. - 18758
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