Vintage 1970s Western Rodeo Boots Edmonton Brown Felt Cowboy Hat 4x Quality

Authentic 1970s vintage cowboy hat sold by The Western Rodeo Boots Ltd. in Edmonton, Alberta. This classic western hat features a rich brown felt body, wide brim, and a rustic reddish leather hat band for a timeless ranch and rodeo look. The hat is marked 4X Quality, a vintage western hat grading that typically indicates a blend of rabbit and beaver fur felt. Compared to modern wool hats, vintage 4X felt hats are more water resistant, more durable, and hold their shape better, making them highly sought after today. The interior liner reads “Baja Diablo” and “The Westerner,” linking the hat to the original and historic location of the Western Rodeo Boots Ltd, founded in 1972 on Jasper Avenue in Edmonton, Alberta. Shops like this helped supply Alberta’s ranching and rodeo community during the western wear boom of the 1970s and 1980s. ⸻ Details • Vintage 1970s western cowboy hat • The Western Rodeo Boots Ltd., Edmonton Alberta • Baja Diablo / The Westerner liner • 4X Quality fur felt (likely rabbit and beaver blend) • Brown felt with reddish leather hat band • Classic wide brim cowboy shape • Interior satin liner ⸻ Size • Marked 7 / 56 cm ⸻ Condition Good vintage condition with normal wear consistent with age. Light patina to felt that adds to the authentic vintage character. Interior liner and sweatband intact. Please review photos for details.