1960s BRADFORD BEAVER TWENTY FIVE — "THE MORRIS CALF ROPER" — SILVERBELLY

This premium 1960s Bradford Ltd. features the high-tier Beaver Twenty Five fur felt—a professional-grade competitor to the Stetson 25. This "Made in Texas" piece carries the proprietary Glyco-Lite weather-resistant processing and features the Long Oval fit.

Identity & Specifications

• Maker: Bradford Ltd. for The Morris Calf Roper – Fort Worth, Texas

• Model: Beaver Twenty Five Deluxe

• Era: Circa mid-1960s (White Front period)

• Style: Open Road / Stratoliner Style (Western Fedora)

• Grade: Premium Beaver Blend (Dense, smooth, and holds a crisp shape)

• Size: Tagged 7 1/8 XL

• Color: Silverbelly (Classic pale grey/tan)

• Features: 2.75” Bound Edge Brim, 4.75” Crown with Cattleman Crease, original Wind Cord & Button, and "The Morris Calf Roper" gold-stamped sweatband.

Condition

This hat is in ver good vintage condition with honest character from decades of storage:

• Sweatband: Soft, supple, and fully wearable. The gold leaf stamping is crisp. Note: One small hole in the leather to the right of the rear ribbon and minor edge and surface wear.

• Felt: Very sturdy with a semi-rigid feel. There is one minor moth nip on the underside of the brim (documented in photos).

• Crown: Shows very faint storage spots and light handling soiling, typical of light-colored vintage felt.

• Interior: The original satin liner is clean and features the Bradford Ltd. crest.

Sizing & Measurements

The interior reorder tag is marked “XL,” a period designation corresponding to a Long Oval fit. Based on measured interior dimensions:

• Interior Dimensions: 8.1” (length) × 6.15” (width)

Using Ramanujan’s approximation for ellipse circumference:

• Calculated Circumference: ~22.48 inches

• Standard 7 1/8 Size: ~22.4 inches

Fit Note: The pronounced oval shape (nearly 2” variance between length and width) makes this an excellent choice for long oval wearers who find standard round hats too tight at the forehead.

Made in USA (Texas)

Please review all photos carefully and feel free to reach out with any questions. Ships securely boxed.