The Boss of the Plains was a lightweight all-weather hat designed in 1865 by John B. Stetson for the demands of the American West. It was intended to be durable, waterproof and elegant. [1] .

Each Boss of the Plains is crafted from high-quality 6X fur felt for a lifetime of wear, with a signature leather hat band, interior leather sweatband, and satin lining. With its unmistakable …

Jun 30, 2021 · The Boss of the Plains is an iteration of the wide-brimmed straw sombrero that the vaqueros of central Mexico wore as early as the 18th century. As cattle ranching spread …

The Boss of the Plains style was one of the first cowboy hats created by Stetson. In 1865, Stetson moved to Philadelphia and founded the John B. Stetson Company to manufacture hats suited …

Dec 26, 2015 · The straight-sided, round cornered, flat brimmed original "Boss of the Plains" design dominated for about twenty years. Most 19th-century photographs show that the hat …

Oct 7, 2022 · Boss of the Plains The “Boss of the Plains,” as the hat became known, was a success not only for its design and construction but also for the novel way in which Stetson …

On his return east in 1865, he founded the John B. Stetson Company in Philadelphia. He created a hat that has become symbolic of the pioneering American West, the "Boss of the Plains". …

Dec 13, 2017 · The Boss of the Plains, virtually unchanged since 1865, became the symbol of the American West and cowboy culture. This design, along with its nickname “Stetson”, are …

Apr 30, 2019 · He decided to offer people a better hat. Something durable, yet comfortable was what he envisioned, but how would it convince others to buy his hat? Stetson made a western …

Each Boss of the Plains is crafted from high-quality 6X fur felt for a lifetime of wear, with a signature leather hat band, interior leather sweatband, and satin lining. With its unmistakable …