Black Hills 605 Renegade Boss of the Plains Handmade Hat 200X

This Pure Beaver handmade hat is my take on the evolution of the Boss of the Plains hat from 1865. Like everything else in life, the Boss of the Plains hat evolved to suit the needs of its owner better.  The brim curved up on the side is to allow the owner to swing a rope and not hit their hat, making it easier for a gentleman to tip his hat to the ladies. The lid has become as much a part of fashion as it has a function. The name, Renagade, was inspired by a story I read about Deadwood, South Dakota. When Calamity Jane, Hickok, Charlie Utter, and Dick Seymour rode into Deadwood, it was like a parade down the length of Main street. They were all well-known figures in the West, reputations they earned through their self-invention.  Calamity Jane through her ability to rescue people from trouble or cause them trouble and her propensity for dressing in men's clothing. Hickok was a gunfighter that was always ready to shoot to kill. Charlie Utter was a dandy with long curly hair that fanci