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I just heard that Stetsons and Resistols come from the same factory in Garland, TX.
Is this true?

yes

Supposedly, Mr. Stetson learned his hat making skills here in the great state of Mississippi.

jmg wrote: 17 Feb 2023, 11:50 Supposedly, Mr. Stetson learned his hat making skills here in the great state of Mississippi.

Anyone can learn to make a great hat.

The trick is finding a hat-buying culture of Texans to make your hats famous.

The best chili has beans in it.

Brisket is yummy, but it is not to be confused with bar-b-que, which is made with pork.

coco wrote: 17 Feb 2023, 15:02 The best chili has beans in it.

Well that escalated fast.

Hovannes wrote: 17 Feb 2023, 10:54 I just heard that Stetsons and Resistols come from the same factory in Garland, TX.
Is this true?

Yes. Resistol was originally made in Longview, though. I only add this fact to try and upstage Fred's answer.

Del wrote: 17 Feb 2023, 12:08

jmg wrote: 17 Feb 2023, 11:50 Supposedly, Mr. Stetson learned his hat making skills here in the great state of Mississippi.

Anyone can learn to make a great hat.

False. Never underestimate the stupidity of others.

jmg wrote: 17 Feb 2023, 15:56

Del wrote: 17 Feb 2023, 12:08

jmg wrote: 17 Feb 2023, 11:50 Supposedly, Mr. Stetson learned his hat making skills here in the great state of Mississippi.

Anyone can learn to make a great hat.

False. Never underestimate the stupidity of others.

Foolproof processes usually underestimate the ingenuity of fools.