Stetson John Wayne The Fort Crushable Wool Western Hat (2024)

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How do you wash a Stetson crushable wool hat? ›

Use a mild detergent such as Woolite that is specifically made for delicate fabrics such as silk and wool. Once the wash cycle is complete, gently soak up any excess water with a clean towel. Place the hat on a flat surface away from direct sunlight and allow to air dry.

Stetson hats are so expensive because of the imported materials, elaborate machines, and labor needed to get a finished product.

A cowboy hat worn by Wayne in his western films "Big Jake" and "The Cowboys" sold for $119,500. "The beret that Wayne wore in 'The Green Berets' shocked the room when it brought the astounding record price for a costume hat of more than $179,000," said Greg Rohan, President of Heritage Auctions.

In general, the term “crushable” just refers to the fabric used in the hat that makes it more durable and flexible than a normal hat. Because crushable hats are more durable, they are able to retain their normal shape after being crushed. Regular hats will not be able to do the same thing.

The first step in shaping your wool / felt hat is to choose the brim style you desire. Then, you boil water in a kettle or large pot until it's steaming. Hold the first section of the hat that you desire to shape over the steam until the area becomes soft (or softer).

Yes many times I have been an appraiser for over 45 years. The Vintage 1950's Stetson Fedora Hat is valued at $120.00-125.00. If you have any questions please let me know. What features determine the year of the hat?

The combination of the heat and perspiration will shrink the sweatband. To put on or remove your hat, hold the brim in front and back, handle the crown as little as possible. Your hat will last a lifetime while following these important instructions.

The cattleman crease cowboy hat is a classic and popular cowboy hat style. The name comes from the "cattleman's crease" that forms the centerpiece of this particular hat.

The original Stetson was dubbed "The Boss of the Plains," and it didn't resemble what we think of as a cowboy hat today. It featured a high crown and wide brim and looked a bit like an Amish hat. It was waterproof and shielded the wearer from elements such as the sun and rain.

By the end of the Vietnam War, many air and ground units were wearing the hat. The tradition was continued after Vietnam and has become the standard for all cavalry units in the Army.

What hat did John Wayne wear in True Grit? ›

A Heritage Auctions listing for Duke's black hat from The Comancheros (1961) suggests that he wore the same hat in True Grit, citing Herb fa*gen's 1996 book Duke, We're Glad We Knew You in which Luster Bayless is quoted saying that the “hat [from True Grit] was the same one he used in The Comancheros and The Alamo.

Mr. Wayne left $10,000 to Mary St. John, who was his secretary for many years, and $30,000 to Pat Stacy, his secretary at his death. The actor left to each of his seven children the sum of $5,000 multiplied by the difference between age 21 and the child's age at Mr. Wayne's death.

When doing movies, The Duke would request batches of unshaped Stetson hats that he would shape to his liking.

Crushable straw hats are made from straw and don't lose their shape when you roll or fold them up. You can store a crushable straw hat in your purse, then pull it out hours later, and it'll be no worse for wear.

*** If your hat gets wet, shake off the excess water, and turn down the “self-conforming” leather sweatband. This will allow the hat to dry naturally. While the hat is wet, don't let the brim touch the surface and don't place it near heat. Heat can reactivate the felting process and cause shrinkage.