Early Stetson Stratoliner with original pin

[alanfgag]

Here is a little old gem - an early edition Stetson Stratoliner c.1942-3 size 7 1/8. Original issue TWA pin is included. Hat is in very good condition. The rear sweatband seam was open and the size tag not present when I purchased it. I restitched the seam closed by hand. The lightweight felt, thin ribbon and sweatband are all in good shape. The hat will come with my signature "taco shell" brim shape, easily converted with steam to a snap brim if you prefer. I have enjoyed this hat immensely. It is a little loose on me, but I would say it is just at and not over 7 1/8.

Price is $295 including shipping in the lower 48. PM if interested. Thanks for looking!

 

[Rogera]

HOLY SMOKE.... NO ONE?

 

[Short Balding Guy]

+1 to Rogers exclamation of amazement. If not the size I would make this hat part of my hat rack. Truly a lovely fedora.

Cheers to the future steward of this excellent vintage hat.

 

[Kuro]

I love that sewn tag... This is wonderful. Great hat!

 

[alanfgag]

Thanks for the notes... maybe not so much interest in or awareness of the original apple?

 

[Kuro]

Is that the hatbox that comes with the hat?!?

 

[alanfgag]

I don't understand "original apple"?

Is that the hatbox that comes with the hat?!?

Sorry for the obscurity, just a little play on words with my lunch, which photobombed the photo.

Yes, this box can accompany the hat on its journey.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

A sweet deal just got hyperglycemic!!

 

[alanfgag]

A sweet deal just got hyperglycemic!!

<smile> These early edition Stratoliners are very different than where the model went in the post war era. Light, linerless, flexible and easily formed, it is a prefect travel hat. I've sold my 1950s Strats and bought every pre-war Strat I've seen in my size (which has been only a handful in the last decade). This is the first one I've put up for sale. Just a little narrative, in case there is another small headed hat nut that might appreciate it!

 

[ruvort]

<smile> These early edition Stratoliners are very different than where the model went in the post war era. Light, linerless, flexible and easily formed, it is a prefect travel hat. I've sold my 1950s Strats and bought every pre-war Strat I've seen in my size (which has been only a handful in the last decade). This is the first one I've put up for sale. Just a little narrative, in case there is another small headed hat nut that might appreciate it!

I'd be interested in it, but sadly it's not small enough for me.

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[alanfgag]

I'd be interested in it, but sadly it's not small enough for me.

Not a common complaint, but the marketplace prognosis is good.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I’ve looked at this hat several times. It’s nowhere near my size and I’m sorely tempted to buy it just to own it.

There must be a lot of spoiled smaller head folks out there. I’d pay a lot more in a heartbeat for one in 7 5/8.


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[deadlyhandsome]

I'd be interested in it, but sadly it's not small enough for me.

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You do NOT have my sympathy.


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[Frunobulax]

One would think 7 1/8 would be a pretty sweet spot.

Maybe if I shaved my head...

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[alanfgag]

Thank you for the supportive reviews... happy to report that this hat has found a home with a discerning FL member.

 

[Frunobulax]

Thank you for the supportive reviews... happy to report that this hat has found a home with a discerning FL member.

'bout time.

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[AbbaDatDeHat]

Yeah, i was getting alittle hungry!!

 

[AbridgedPause]

Out of curiosity, what's the brim width and crown height on this one Alan?

 

[alanfgag]

Out of curiosity, what's the brim width and crown height on this one Alan?

I have packed this one up for shipping. I have two other early Stratoliners, one with a 2 1/2” brim, the other closer to 2 3/4”. The crown is about 5 1/2” open.