Vintage Dobbs Golden Coach Fedora – Canadian Beaver Plush – Size 7 – Late 1950s / Early 1960s

This is an original vintage Dobbs “Golden Coach” fedora in long-hair plush felt, likely dating to the late 1950s to very early 1960s.

The liner reads “Golden Coach by Dobbs” with carriage logo, and the black sweatband is stamped “Canadian Beaver.” The retailer stamp reads “Guy Cadieux, Tailleur.”

The hat is finished in a warm orangey brown (cinnamon tone) plush felt with a deep velour-like pile.

Details

Brand: Dobbs
Model: Golden Coach
Material: Canadian Beaver plush felt
Colour: Orangey brown / cinnamon
Brim: 1 1/2" (front), can be worn snapped up or down
Crown height: approx. 4 1/2"
Era: Late 1950s – Early 1960s

Measurements

Marked size: 7
Inside circumference: 22"
Opening: 6" x 8"

Condition

Very good condition:

The plush pile remains full and vibrant.
Liner is clean and intact.
Sweatband shows light age wear consistent with vintage use.
The feather mount shows verdigris (oxidation) to the internal metal stem consistent with age. I have not attempted to clean or disturb it in order to preserve originality.

Dating Rationale

The Golden Coach liner design, gold size medallion, “Canadian Beaver” sweatband stamp, plush long-hair finish, and narrow 1 1/2" brim profile are consistent with documented Dobbs production from the late 1950s through the early 1960s.