Comes with stetson airplane pin and stetson hat box. Buy stetson mens stratoliner royal quality fur felt hat. Stetson is just another word for cowboy hat, right. Stetson headed west and created the original hat of the pioneering american west, the boss of the plains. This hat boasts a pinchfront crown with a 2 12 bound edge brim and is also. Quality hats offers one of the largest selections of stetson hats for sale on the internet. Stetson mens fedora original vintage hats for sale ebay. The stetson stratoliner special edition fedora is a special version of the stratoliner, a favorite vintage stetson style. This western hat would become the cornerstone of stetsons hat business and is still in production today. Like kleenex and xerox, stetsons are so widespread and ingrained in the culture of hats that the name is practically a universal term. Buy stetson hats dress hats, western hats, cowboy hats and panama hats at great prices and get free shipping in the continental us. Ryan 2016 prepared for the academic affairs committee, stetson university board of trustees the john b. Experience the classic good looks of this 1940s style fedora. Stratoliner fur felt fedora hat, stratoliner milan straw fedora hat, made in the usa.
He knew the rain and east coast cold weather would make his tuberculosis worse. Difference between the stetson stratoliner and the open road page 2. If your size is out of stock, please contact us at 203 7874086 to place your hat on preorder. Made in the usa100% fur feltsatin liningships in a jj hat center hat box at no extra charge. Stetson stratoliner special edition hemp braid fedora is the hemp braid style of the stratoliner special edition fedora. The tales of cavalry troopers told in books and movies and. Cbs news jan crawford spent time in new york citys oldest hat store, j.
The stetson stratoliner back in the day when men wore hats on a regular basis, those hats were often named after really cool things. Stetson, who had an idea to mass market a sturdy, durable cowboy hat for americans. While the open road was marketed with more western iconography, the stratoliner was sold as a modern, sporty hat. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. On of the symbols of conquering the wild west is, of course, stetson cowboy hat. But the most rare stratoliner item of all is the little slip of paper that explained to customers why the strat box was so narrow you can see the paper on my site. Dating stetsons by company crests, stetson logos and hat. Stetson is the standard in hats, the essence of the spirit of the west and an icon of everyday american lifestyle. Reynolds, william and rich rand 1995 the cowboy hat book. Jun 08, 2015 1950s stetson silver belly left and 1880s boss of the plains. The model was similar to stetsons open road, but with slightly more flange to the brim.
This hat boasts a pinchfront crown with a 2 12 bound edge brim and is also accompanied by a stylish matching grosgrain hat band. That is the case with the stetson stratoliner, a hat named after one of the most advanced operational airplanes of its time. This one was made with fur felt of the royal designation. Buy stratoliner fur felt hat by stetson online now for 329,00. Rich in history, the story of stetson continues in step with the journey of america ever evolving and timeless. The stetson stratoliner tante mariannes life, the universe. Stetson company was established in philadelphia, pennsylvania, in 1865 when john b. Stetson eventually became the worlds largest hat maker, producing more than 3,300,000 hats a year in a factory spread over 9 acres 36,000 m 2 in philadelphia. Stetson stratoliner milan straw fedora hat all fedoras. The flash of a saber in the sunlight, the bugler sounding the charge, a red and white guidon flapping in the breeze and the thunder of horses hooves pounding the ground come to mind when one thinks of cavalry. History of stetson cowboy hat who invented cowboy hat. Available in black, silverbelly light tan, caribou grey and walnut it is constructed of soft and light.
Dating stetsons by company crests and hat linerspublius forum. Stetson stratoliner fashion collection 1940s fedora hat. Oct 28, 2015 cbs news jan crawford spent time in new york citys oldest hat store, j. Hand distressed by stetsons custom hat makers in garland texas, the 1865 distressed collection features three of our best selling hat styles. This fur felt fedora is a modern twist on the classic 1940s stratoliner hat. We suggest ordering 1 size down from your usual hat size. Relive the golden age of flight in this retroinspired hat. As it did in 1865, stetson today embodies the resourceful, authentic, and diverse american spirit.
It even comes with a little pin of the famous stroliner airplane he designed. Johnson as being where he purchased his hats, there was a mural bearing his likeness wearing a stetson open road hat beneath josephs name. This hat has the name of the store from which it was purchased, josephs mansshop austin texas and research links the store to the late president lynden b. Because of its high quality it was a head gear of choice for all that roamed the planes of american west in 19th century. In addition to its western and fashion hats, stetson also produces fragrance, apparel, footwear, eyewear, belts, bourbon and a range of other products evoking the historic american west. The distressed stratoliner fedora differs slightly from the regular stratoliner as it features a revolver pin fastened to a thin grosgrain hat band, teardrop crown. When it came to quality it was his creed and for the past years it has so stamped the. Named for the howard hughes private plane a silver boeing 307 stratoliner this sleek 2 12 brim hat is as sleek and elegant as its namesake. Handcrafted from the finest natural materials, each. Stetson company is based on innovation and quality. Stetson fashion collection 1940s stratoliner fur felt fedora hat. This model was introduced around 1940 and stayed in production through the early to mid1950s. Stetson decided to massproduce a hat like one he had fashioned for himself out of necessity during a lengthy western expedition. History, fedora hats, hat history the stetson stratoliner takes its name from the unique boeing 307 stratoliner aircraft and lives up to its namesake with its oneofakind style.
In all of these things the cav trooper with his cavalry hat stetson and spurs stands out as the epitome of excellence. A card i made for fathers day and posted on my time line on face book. The premier stratoliner is a beautiful rabbit fur felt stetson classic, with a 2 12 brim and 6 ligne grosgrain ribbon trim with matching bounded edge. Part of the stetson fashion collection, this vintage reproduction 1940s fur felt fedora is a classic beauty with quality rarely seen today. And now on with dating stetsons by company crests, stetson logos and hat liners as americas civil war ground to a close in 1865 and the post war rebuilding period got underway, a new era of advertising beganone with which we are still very familiar in our time. Stetson changed all that and built one of americas most wellknown and successful businesses. With an easy to match color of gray, the stratoliner can be worn with any ensemble. Stetson royal stetson stratoliner 1960s 140 items found from ebay international sellers stetson stratoliner 1408616 fedora hat size 59cm. Made in the usa the stetson stratoliner milan straw fedora is the end all be all in terms of classic summer style. Worn by cowboys, presidents, lawmen, and texas rangers alike, the stetson open road is a. The classic 4 12 inch teardrop crown and 2 12 inch bound edge brim are the same, made from soft royal quality fur felt, but this edition features contrasting edging and a contrast slim ribbon hat band for a bolder look that is sure to please. Stetson hated, it was the patter of raindrops on his head. Saxon royal fur felt fedora hat, stratoliner fur felt fedora hat, runabout packable fur felt fedora hat, g.
The price i paid for the hat was much lower than i paid for my caribou strat from another store. Stetson mens stratoliner royal quality fur felt hat at. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. How stetson hat is made material, making, history, used. Stratoliner by stetson hats stetson hats cowboy hats. John stetson was born in 1830 to a father with a thriving business called the no name hat company. This look sports the signature stratoliner style with the ease of a teardrop crown. Stetsons boss of the plains, with its high crown and wide flat brim, became the prototype for all other cowboy hat designs. This vintage style stetson has a 4 12 teardrop crown and a 2 12 brim. Stetson hats are subject to many stages of inspection to check that the finish, shape, body, and feel are appropriate and to identify any flaws.
Also a stetson stratoliner hat box is not that easy to find in good shape. Stratoliner dress hat from stetson includes free shipping. Stetson premier stratoliner, open crown berkeley hat. The stratoliner, from stetsons fashion dress collection, is sure to turn heads. So, the only way to piece together hat history is to study existing hats, catalogue. From a young age stetson learned the hatters trade, but his health was never the best in the cold, wet east. This royal quality hat has a stratoliner airplane pin where the hatband ties together.
This hat is an homage to howard hughes since it was his favorite. The open crown boasts a taller height of 5 12, allowing for a wider variety of shapes to be steamed in or hand creased for plenty of style options. Stetson hat the stratoliner open road suit fashion, retro fashion, vintage. Premium quality has been the driving force behind stetson hats since 1865. The stratoliner special edition is a beautiful stetson classic with a 2 12 brim and a 4 12 crown. Stetson made of america for 150 years village hat shop. Feb 26, 2015 2015 marks the 150th anniversary for iconic hat makers, stetson. Stetson mens stratoliner royal quality fur felt hat at amazon. Stetson mens 4x buffalo felt seneca pinch front western hat sbsnca4498 silver sand. I really expected to wait at least another week for this hat. The hat is edged with a thin ribbon with a matching ribbon hat band. This fascinating, detailed book provides a sweeping survey of the hats produced by the company whose name is synonymous with cowboys and the wild west. The stratoliner comes in an individual stetson dress hat box.
Stetson led the hat industry his entire career by designing new hat styles for fashion and function. One major factor in determining the price of a stetson hat is the quality of the felt, demarcated by the number of xs that appear on the sweatband. Both the aircraft and the hat have garnered their share of attention for similar reasons. The tales of cavalry troopers told in books and movies and the brisk tune of garry owen remind us of the dust covered troopers on horseback and the dashing officers with bold ideas and tactics that turned the tide of battle. Worn by cowboys, presidents, lawmen, and texas rangers alike, the stetson open road is a rugged yet gentlemanly hatand when i was a boy. The stetson stratoliner is a stylish fedora made from royal quality fur felt. The story of the stetson hat homestead on the range. It was all started by a young american entrepreneur in the mid 1800s named john b. A guide to vintage mens fedoras vintage fashion guild forums. Because of its authentic american heritage, stetson remains a vivid part of history and, for the same reason, will continue to excel in the future. Difference between the stetson stratoliner and the open. This fedora features a 2 12 brim with bound edge, a 4 12 crown with teardrop crease, genuine roan sweatband, thin grosgrain ribbon, and interior lining.
The stetson premier stratoliner is a hat for the seasoned hat man, someone who wants to shape his hat the way he wants it the main photo shows the premier stratoliner the way it comes, with an open crown the way all hats used to come to achieve the shape you want run your open hand, finger down across the top of your hat, pressing it down however much you desire for the crease and pinch it. If a fashionable hat is what you want, look no further than this stetson beauty. The hat has an interior leather sweatband for a comfortable fit. Mar 12, 2019 while cavalry is not the oldest branch in the army, it is a branch steeped in history, tradition and colorful tales of daring. Hat center, and learned how to pick the perfect stetson hat. He said the stratoliner was made from a much thinner, softer felt than the open road, much like a model called the zephyr. Stetson stratoliner milan straw fedora hat all fedoras please note. Welcome searchers of history and information about mens hats, fedoras, top hats, derbies and bowlers, and, more specifically, stetson history. Stetson royal stetson stratoliner 1960s 141 items found from ebay international sellers stetson stratoliner 1408616 fedora hat size 59cm. Stetson is a brand of hat manufactured by the john b. The story behind texas favorite cowboy hat, the stetson.
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