When was the cowboy hat invented?

Answer 1

The cowboy hat, as we know it today, was popularized in the late 19th century but has roots that trace back to earlier styles. The specific design often credited to John Stetson was created in 1865, when he made the "Boss of the Plains" hat, intended for practicality and durability on the range. This style evolved over time and became synonymous with cowboy culture in the American West.