Vintage Stetson Pork Pie Hat Mid-1950s Dark Brown Mens Fedora

Authentic mid-1950s John B. Stetson pork pie hat, representing the golden post-war era of American hatmaking. This example retains multiple high-value original features rarely found together, making it especially desirable for serious collectors.  Constructed from high-quality fur felt with a true telescoped pork pie crown, this hat reflects Stetson’s higher-tier production during the 1950s — prior to later material and construction changes seen in the 1960s and beyond.  Notable Collector Details 	•	Maker: Stetson (John B. Stetson Company) 	•	Era: Mid-1950s (c. 1953–1958) 	•	Style: True pork pie / telescoped crown 	•	Material: Fur felt (not wool) 	•	Color: Deep dark brown 	•	Ribbon: Original grosgrain band 	•	Liner: Satin with gold Stetson crest 	•	Interior Feature: Original felt oil-protection hair liner (highly sought after; often missing) 	•	Branding: Stetson name remains  Early Stetson pork pie hats with intact felt hair-protection liners are increasingly scarce. Many surviving examples have lost this interior component due to wear or cleaning. The presence of this liner, combined with clear branding and correct mid-century construction, places this piece above standard vintage offerings.  This is a period-correct Stetson pork pie matching the era, silhouette, and materials associated with the iconic hat style worn by Walter White in Breaking Bad — a reference point well known among collectors of mid-century menswear and screen-influenced Americana.