<human>: I want to learn more about the history of the cowboy hat?
<bot>: The cowboy hat is a traditional headwear item worn by cowboys and other western-style characters. It is believed that the first cowboy hats were made from felt, which was later replaced with leather or straw. In 1875, John B. Stetson patented the first version of the modern cowboy hat. Since then, the cowboy hat has become an iconic symbol of American culture, especially in Western movies and TV shows.