Select Stratoliner

[jimmy the lid]

The spot is almost unnoticeable from that angle.

lol lol lol

 

[carouselvic]

Jimmy, it will give the birds something to aim at. Although they never have any trouble hitting me.

 

[DOUGLAS]

Oh my!! JtL, That is fantastic!! I love the fact that more and more rare and hard to find hats are being found and worn. Congrats man.

 

[jimmy the lid]

Thanks, Douglas. I'm with you -- I think it's very cool that these older gems are still being found, and even better that they finally get to see the light of day by virtue of people actually wearing them!

Cheers,
JtL

 

[jimmy the lid]

I'd also like to point out for newcomers that those crown stickers do not last long if you actually wear the hat.

Unless the sticker soars high above the noggin in the sanctuary of the "inner teardrop"...

Cheers,
JtL

 

[gtdean48]

...it will give the birds something to aim at...

Now, THAT is FUNNY!! lol lol lol

 

[CRH]

Unless the sticker soars high above the noggin in the sanctuary of the "inner teardrop"...

'The Force is strong with this one...hmmhh'

 

[carter]

Jimmy, That Strat is All That & a Bag O' Chips! Even with the Bulls-Eye! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[jimmy the lid]

Thanks, Carter. lol

Cheers,
JtL

 

[gtdean48]

Instead of the Select Stratoliner...

Jimmy has the Bulls-Eye Stratoliner!!!! lol

 

[tortswon]

Jimmy, it's a beauty! Congratulations. Best, Sam

 

[lincoln1965]

This lid just arrived today from fellow Lounger Alon, who found it in an antique store in Canada. I've been holding my breath for this one. It is in absolutely beautiful condition -- the felt and sweat are in pristine shape. I recently had the chance to check out one of gtd's Canadian Open Roads, and was really impressed by the quality of the felt. This Canadian Strat is similar in terms of the feel. Very nice.

The sweat is perforated, and shares a pattern similar to a c.1940 Week-ender owned by Douglas. No liner -- just a "Stetson Select" sticker. The color is a beautiful shade of light brown, with a kind of taupe ribbon that works nicely against the felt.

I'm all ears for those who have ideas about dating this lid. The price sticker says $8.95 -- and I tend to think that this may well have been the original sticker. I would think that a Canadian price of $8.95 might have been contemporaneous with $7.50 U.S. pricing, which would put this lid in the mid-40's. I believe that Lefty posted an early/mid 40's ad for a Canadian Stetson (Premier Quality) with a price of $8.50 -- so, I tend to think mid-40's may be a good bet...

One last note, the sticker on the inside of the crown has left a slight circular discoloration on the top of the crown. That's OK -- I'm keeping it as is!

Cheers,
JtL

Very nice Color!! I am with the others, let's see it on your head!