Trivia: The most popular Stetson in the American West was known as what?
Boss of the Plains
Ten-gallon
El patron
Cavalry hat
The correct answer is Boss of the Plains
So why is this answer correct? : When hatmaker John Stetson traveled West in the 1850s, he noticed how poorly outfitted prospectors were. He decided to make a sturdy hat that could protect against the elements. In 1865, Stetson launched the “Boss of the Plains,” a felt hat with a wide brim and domed crown that could be creased as the wearer saw fit. The design was an immediate success and Stetson is still synonymous with cowboy hats today.