Bidspirit auction | O'FARRELL HAT COMPANY WESTERN HAT,

O'FARRELL HAT COMPANY WESTERN HAT, CUSTOM MADE FOR BO BONDS - A western hat by O'Farrell Hat Company out of Durango, Colorado, custom made for Bo Bonds. The head insert on this hat measures 7.75'' W x 6.25'' D. Kevin O'Farrell's fascination with the old-world process of hat making began more than 30 years ago and led him through many years of study with hatters from Oregon to Florida. The real history of hat making after John B. Stetson is hard to find (or lost) - cataloged only in the minds of those who apprenticed with the masters. Among Kevin's mentors were the most respected names in the business, names you may not know: Jack Waldrip, Grady Nutt, Joe Bishop, ”Tex” and Jim Jones. Kevin chose his preferences of technique and design, applied skill and inventiveness and honed his ability to ”know” the best proportions of crown and brim for each person.