How many hat crown types

Question

this isnt really a horse question but how many crown shapes(cowboy hat)can you name and what part of the country do they designate.

Answer 1

26 crown shapes.

somehwere in mexico n texas.

Answer 2

Not sure, all I know is I need one...just have to get the money for a decent one LOL

Answer 3

dont know dont care

Answer 4

Here are some popular western hat crown shapes:

Open,

Telescope

Diamond

Fedora

Alpine

Dress Alpine

Horseshoe

Butterfly

Canadian

Cutter

Bronc

The Hand

'The cowboy hat  was a regular and necessary part of the cowman's daily wear.  The wide brim made quick work of fanning a fire.  It could be used to whip a horse, wave to distant riders, and yes, even lend an air of grace and prestige to the man beneath its brim.  And, of course, during inclement weather, the cowboy hat served as a very effective umbrella or  sunscreen.

In addition,  there came to be a kind of code to the particular style, shape, and size of the cowboy hat.  While it remained a universal image of the American West, certain nuances in shape, size, and style provided specific information of the wearer's background and geographic base.  With a subtle adjustment to the brim and a couple of extra dents in the crown, a man could indicate that he was from the northern regions of Nevada or the rough plains of Texas, the wind-whipped ranges of the Rockies or the low deserts of New Mexico.'

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Thank you John, for providing educational questions and intelligent answers in Y/A while we battle the dungeons/dragon/and trolls (oh my!)

It makes contributing worthwhile when so many of us have become bored and frustrated.  =)

Answer 5

Man my brain is fried but I'll see what I can do.

Flat crown-south west 1800's

The guss South texas/montana

Tom Mix- Tom Mix from the movies

Quarter horse- Old school trainers 60-today

The bareback(bent sharply up in the back)-from bareback riders

10 gallon- Hoss from bonaza

Sombrero- Mexico

Again my brain is fried right now so thats all I can get right off the top of my head.

Oh and the g*y black straw Tim Mcgraw. I mean c'mon the cowboy in him oughta kick is a!@

Answer 6

Low crown

open crown

cattleman crown

10 gallon

Congress crown

I will add to my list if my brain kicks out any more.

I don't know where they designate from. sorry...this is a hard question.

Answer 7

Here are a few I know of. I went & looked up the history on them. Great question!!!!!!

Stetson

Stetson hats sometimes known simply as cowboy hats, refers to a brand name and not a type of hat. The John B. Stetson Company of St. Joseph, Missouri, founded by John B. Stetson (1830-1906, USA), is the manufacturer of one of the more famous variants of the cowboy hat: a felt hat with a tall crown and very wide brim. It functions to protect its wearer's eyes from the sun, and can also double as a water bowl. There are two versions of the history associated with the Stetson hat. The first is the most widely held belief. This version states that in the 1860s Stetson created a rugged hat for himself made from thick beaver fur felt while panning for gold in Colorado. According to legend, Stetson invented the hat while on a hunting trip while showing his companions how he could make cloth out of fur without weaving. Stetson made an unusually large hat from fur-felt he made from hides collected on the trip, and wore the hat for the remainder of the expedition. Although initially worn as a joke, Stetson soon grew fond of the hat for its ability to protect its wearer from the elements. It had a wide brim for protection from the elements, a high crown to keep an insulating pocket of air on the head, and a waterproof lining so the hat could be used to carry water. Studies have shown however that in fact, there is evidence to show that the 'Stetson' hat was actually originally designed by Christy's Hats from Frampton Cotterell, Bristol, England.

Akubra

Akubra is an Australian brand of hat, whose wide-brimmed styles are a distinctive part of Australian culture, especially in rural areas. The name is believed to be derived from an Indigenous Australian word for head covering. Akubra's best-known products are made from rabbit fur with wide brims, and the term "Akubra" is often used to refer to a hat of this kind.

Ten gallon

Certain styles of cowboy hat have been called a "ten gallon" hat, and it is a common belief that the term arose because a hat could, in theory, be used to carry water. However, the expression does not actually refer to use of the hat as a container. A "ten-gallon" hat in fact holds less than a gallon of water. There are competing theories for the origin of the term, but it is possibly a corruption of the Spanish term tan galan meaning "so gallant", a reference to the headwear of the upper classes (as opposed to the more common sombrero), or a corruption of "galón", or galloon, a type of narrow braided trimming around the crown, possibly a style adapted by the vaqueros. When Texas cowboys misunderstood the word "galón" for "gallon", the popular, though incorrect, legend was born.Ten gallon actually refers to the practice in the vaquero tradition of the galón, a narrow braid, being awarded based on the expertise of the vaquero. Ten galóns were the highest recognition of vaquero proficiency. These bands were wrapped around the crown of the hat, one on top of the other. If a vaquero, therefore, wore a ten galón hat, he was a top expert at his work. South Texas cowboys knew that wearing a ten galón hat showed cowboy prowess and bragged of wearing the ten "gallon" hat. Others hearing this misunderstood and the misinterpretations grew over time.

Resistol Hats

"Resistol Hats," meaning to resist- all weather.

Distribution was limited to Texas and Oklahoma early on, but innovations like the Self-Conforming band and Kitten Finish, an innovation in the finishing process of felt, gained national exposure; and in 1938 prompted expansion to a larger facility in Garland, Texas, where Resistol hats are manufactured today.

Slouch

The most important part of any Confederate Army soldier's kit was his hat; favored almost universally over the regulation kepi, for its comfort, and ability to keep the elements at bay.  In 1852, a Hungarian patriot named Louis Kossuth introduced the Slouch hat into the U.S. At first the slouch hat was defined as a soft hat with a low crown and medium brim. Over time, the term "Slouch hat" became a generic term describing most southern hats of the period. By the time the Civil War began, the term "Slouch hat" was used to describe hats with different types of crowns and brim widths, and in a variety of popular colors: black, gray, brown and tan. Unlike European inspired kepis and forage caps, slouch hats were one of the only all-American articles of clothing worn during the war.

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I think I may answered wrong???

Answer 8

http://www.northvalleyhatco.com/hatcreas...

I only know a couple, the stock man, the rancher, the quarter horse,  the cutter, but there are many, many of them.  (See the above link).  I do like the "centerfire" and the "Tom Mix" crowns.....cowboy fashion is fun particularly when it's "retro".

The "dents" in the crown indicated what part of the country you were from or, even more specifically, if there were a particular dent or crease from the ranch where you worked as a buckaroo.  

http://www.randhats.com/hat_history3.htm

The history of the "cowboy hat"...or, buckaroo hat.