ten gallon hat

[clsrn]

how much water does it hold

[Waterwolf]

Not ten gallons, anyway. Apparently the expression comes from the Spanish word 'gal�n' or 'braid', as in the number of braids on a sombrero. Take a look here: http://www.straightdope.com/mailbag/mtengallonhat.html

[poohbear9999]

check history of stetson hats

[outwitting]

3/4 of a gallon...and check the other posts.