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THE BOSS 1865

The Boss 1865 is inspired by the legendary Boss of the Plains, the very first western-style hat created by John B. Stetson and often called the first American cowboy hat. Its archival profile features a 4” raw edge brim and a commanding 7” open crown that is intended to be creased by hand, just as early cowboys and ranchers personalized their hats on the frontier. Handcrafted in the U.S.A. from our proprietary 6X quality fur felt blend, The Boss 1865 has a substantial feel designed to hold its shape come rain or shine. It’s finished, like the original Boss of the Plains, with a wide grosgrain band.

The 160th Anniversary Collection celebrates John B. Stetson’s founding of his namesake company in 1865 and embodies his original commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Each limited edition hat is marked by a signature Five Dollar gold coin emblem, a nod to the price paid for the first Stetson ever sold, by John B. Stetson to a passing bullwhacker in the Colorado Rockies in the early 1860s, as well as a “160” deluxe satin liner and custom leather sweatband.

  • 7” (17.8cm) Open Crown (Can Be Hand-Creased)
  • 4” (10.16cm) Raw Edge Brim
  • Wide Grosgrain Hat Band
  • Five Dollar Gold Coin Emblem
  • Custom Leather Sweatband
  • “160” Deluxe Satin Liner
  • Stetson Hat Box
  • 6X Quality Fur Felt
  • Handmade in the U.S.A.

*Please note this style runs slightly smaller than normal, we suggest sizing up 1 size.

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From $190.78

Original: $635.94

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THE BOSS 1865

$635.94

$190.78

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The Boss 1865 is inspired by the legendary Boss of the Plains, the very first western-style hat created by John B. Stetson and often called the first American cowboy hat. Its archival profile features a 4” raw edge brim and a commanding 7” open crown that is intended to be creased by hand, just as early cowboys and ranchers personalized their hats on the frontier. Handcrafted in the U.S.A. from our proprietary 6X quality fur felt blend, The Boss 1865 has a substantial feel designed to hold its shape come rain or shine. It’s finished, like the original Boss of the Plains, with a wide grosgrain band.

The 160th Anniversary Collection celebrates John B. Stetson’s founding of his namesake company in 1865 and embodies his original commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Each limited edition hat is marked by a signature Five Dollar gold coin emblem, a nod to the price paid for the first Stetson ever sold, by John B. Stetson to a passing bullwhacker in the Colorado Rockies in the early 1860s, as well as a “160” deluxe satin liner and custom leather sweatband.

  • 7” (17.8cm) Open Crown (Can Be Hand-Creased)
  • 4” (10.16cm) Raw Edge Brim
  • Wide Grosgrain Hat Band
  • Five Dollar Gold Coin Emblem
  • Custom Leather Sweatband
  • “160” Deluxe Satin Liner
  • Stetson Hat Box
  • 6X Quality Fur Felt
  • Handmade in the U.S.A.

*Please note this style runs slightly smaller than normal, we suggest sizing up 1 size.

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