Can anyone help date this vintage hat

[Chevyfan2k9]

Ok this has stump me so asking for help,is this a military or band hat, I won this on eBay for $35 and I know pettibone made military and band uniforms post civil war so really looking at age wise is it late 1800's or early 1900's below are the pictures from the auction

 

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[Mackaydon]

Some history:
........the Pettibone Mfg. Co. was founded in the early 1870s, and was a dealer of military and "society, fancy goods, theatrical and regalia goods and trimmings & band goods." It lasted to 1975.
Source: Entry #307 here:http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/257529-help-id-military-looking-pin-16.html
Don.....

 

[Chevyfan2k9]

Thanks don, I read that but still has me stumped, i know it's not a Masonic hat from what I seen, the patch on the front is what has me stumped the most

 

[aka da Prof]

there might be a date on the inside of the sweat band, as some of my fedoras and top hats do--

 

[Chevyfan2k9]

there might be a date on the inside of the sweat band, as some of my fedoras and top hats do--

No date inside

 

[Chevyfan2k9]

Still stumped on this I am guessing 1880-1900's if anyone knows anything a about this hat,plmk


Jack

 

[Chevyfan2k9]

I think I have narrowed it down to being a Knights of Pythias hat, below is a picture of one with a patch like the one on mine but I am not 100% sure, what do you guys think

 

[Mackaydon]

Chevyfan,
I agree with your conclusion.
You might enjoy reading this from a past treasurenet.com thread:
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/342592-help-identifying-fraternal-symbol.html
Don....

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

http://www.luikerwaal.com/newframe_uk.htm?/merk_pettibone_uk.htm


the hat is post 1872...
by the stitching, and the applied company marque,...i'd suggest it is 1890's-1910...

 

[Chevyfan2k9]

http://www.luikerwaal.com/newframe_uk.htm?/merk_pettibone_uk.htm

the hat is post 1872...
by the stitching, and the applied company marque,...i'd suggest it is 1890's-1910...

Thanks I wasn't sure but now I am, it looks good with the rest of my military helmets/caps even tho it's not military

 

[Chevyfan2k9]

Chevyfan,
I agree with your conclusion.
You might enjoy reading this from a past treasurenet.com thread:
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/342592-help-identifying-fraternal-symbol.html
Don....

Thanks don, now I can sleep better knowing what it is now lol take care

Jack