You might not recognize this cowboy, but you know who he is. This is John B. Stetson, who went out West and dreamed up a wide-brimmed felt hat in 1865 to improve upon coonskin caps. The hat that later became known as the Stetson hat protected a man's eyes and face from the sun, and also channeled rainwater away. Read about Stetson and nine other men whose names live on in an article of clothing. Link -via the Presurfer
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This is a picture of Buffalo Bill Cody, who was a customer of Stetson's. An authentic photo of John B. Stetson and his "Boss of the Plains" hat can be found here: http://www.stetson.com/stetson-life/timeline
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Turn Jules Leotard upside down and he looks a bit like a 'The Hanged Man' Tarot card.
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