What is a cowboy hat called?

It is impossible to imagine a cowboy without a hat. Remember the films about the Wild West - everywhere, in every episode, the conquerors of the steppe spaces are always on a horse, in leather pants and an original brown headdress. So what is it called?

What is the name of a cowboy hat?

A wide-brimmed headdress with a high crown and curved brim is associated with the conquerors of the steppe spaces - cowboys. That's what it's called - a cowboy hat. This is a universal style, which with its wide brim protected from bad weather and heat. The hat warmed its owner in the cold and invigorated in the heat, this was facilitated by the air gap between the head and the bottom of the crown.

Its second name is Stetson, because it was invented by hereditary hatter John Stetson.. He created the first copies in the 1860s, and since then this style has been chosen not only by American and Canadian cowboys and ranchers. She entered the wardrobe of men and women in North America, Europe, Russia, and Australia.

Where did the name “come” from?

In his youth, John Batterson Stetson, despite the hatter profession he received from his father, became a gold miner. The scorching sun, hot winds and sudden downpours of the Wild West became his companions for five years. All these years, Stetson was saved by a felt hat that he sewed there. Subsequently, such hats were called “Master of the Plains” and became a legend, but for now John returned home without money, which he never managed to earn.

It is unknown whether the world would have received a Stetson hat if John Batterson had gotten rich in the mine. Returning home, he decided to return to his craft. This decision turned out to be a goldmine for him. This is where the wealth was gained.

He borrowed money and opened a small hat shop in rented premises. Two hired workers helped him with orders. Stetson began sewing cowboy hats, like the one he wore in the mine.

The new style was appreciated by cowboys. Each of them could afford to pay $10 for the hat that became their signature. Production began to expand and develop. Stetson became the owner of his own factory, from which the construction of a hat empire with a huge cash flow and an army of customers around the world began.

What types are there?

The Stetson company has always been customer-oriented, and over the years many models have been invented to suit every taste:

1. Classic – The iconic style of cowboy hat. The brim curves upward, the crown has a characteristic long fold, and there are models with side dents;
2. Master of the Plains - Stetson was the first to come up with this model. The ribbon decorates the slightly convex bottom of the crown, without any depressions or dents, the margins are sewn flat and not very wide;
3. ten-gallon is one of the most popular styles in Texas. It is believed that the impressive volume of the high crown made it possible to carry a certain amount of water. Of course, 10 gallons is a gross exaggeration; the name is attached to the unusual model with a folded brim;
4. Canadian peak - the model is characterized by an elongated pointed crown, adopted from the sombrero style. American soldiers improved the style by simulating four dents to protect against rainstorms in the tropics. Now this model can be seen among army instructors, scouts, law enforcement officers in several US states, and Canadian mounted police;
5. cavalry cowboy hat - recognizable by its medium-sized flat brim, long dent on the crown and cord with “acorns”. They were intended to prevent the rider from sleeping in the saddle with their knocking. Now it is a ceremonial attribute of one of the branches of the American army.