The History of the Cowboy Hat

If there is one piece of Western wear that has become the ultimate symbol of the American Cowboy, it’s the cowboy hat. Like all Western wear, hats were made to be as tough as the trail and started off as accessories purchased based purely on function rather than fashion. A hat provided shade, protection from the elements, and warmth for the wearer, but could also be used to fan a fire, as a vessel for drinking water, or waved from horseback to catch the attention of a fellow rider in the distance. There were as many styles of cowboy hats as there were people wearing cowboy hats.

History of the cowboy hat - Corbeto's Boots Blog

History of the Cowboy Hat – Texas Saddlery

Cowboy Hat - Sid Richardson Museum - Fort Worth, Texas

The Boss of the Plains Still Reigns: The History of the Cowboy Hat – Ranchlands

The forgotten history of the Old West's black cowboys

The Cowboy Hat Book by William Reynolds and Ritch Rand (2003, Trade Paperback, Revised edition) for sale online

special projects — Sarah Grigg

THE HISTORY OF THE COWBOY HAT. - 93Q Country

The History Of The Cowboy Hat The Filson Journal, 56% OFF

White Cowboy Hat for Kids (2-Pack) Felt Cowboy Hat with Neck Drawstring, Plain Cowboy Hats for Boys & Girls for Dress-Up Parties, Play Costumes

Walker Yellowstone Hat Cowboy Ryan Bingham Hat

Stetson Hats Australia Legendary hand-crafted hats – Stetson

The Malboro Black Western Felt Hat – La Raza Western Wear

Woody Cowboy Kid's Costume Hat