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Thanks Jim!Impressive, Joe. That's a four-bagger.
Thanks Jim!Impressive, Joe. That's a four-bagger.
Stetson Stratoliner Vita Felt - Light Powder Blue
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Stetson Stratoliner Vita Felt - Light Powder Blue
4 3/4 unlined crown as shaped
3/8 light bluish white grosgrain ribbon
2 5/8 brim with 1/8 matching binding
86 grams
“All things come to those who wait” This one took some patience but it has now arrived and it is spectacular. An early Stetson Stratoliner in light powder blue Vita Felt. A wonderfully light weight unlined hat checking in at 86 grams. The thin felt presents a sleek sharp crease. It includes the super cool embroidered Stratoliner tip patch and beautiful blue rear sweat seam bow. This was the hat I was bidding on when I fell and nearly crashed through my sliding glass door a few weeks back. An ideal combination of weight, color, styling and shape that should definitely have this be a daily wear kinda hat for me but will also have me battling the urge to want to “save” this one for special occasions.
A HUGE thank you to @BobHufford for the tip off on this one.
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Thanks Brent! Much appreciatedAbsolutely gorgeous, Joe. Those are hard to find in any size.
My favorite of your collection. Just fantastic!Stetson Stratoliner Vita Felt - Light Powder Blue
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Stetson Stratoliner Vita Felt - Light Powder Blue
4 3/4 unlined crown as shaped
3/8 light bluish white grosgrain ribbon
2 5/8 brim with 1/8 matching binding
86 grams
“All things come to those who wait” This one took some patience but it has now arrived and it is spectacular. An early Stetson Stratoliner in light powder blue Vita Felt. A wonderfully light weight unlined hat checking in at 86 grams. The thin felt presents a sleek sharp crease. It includes the super cool embroidered Stratoliner tip patch and beautiful blue rear sweat seam bow. This was the hat I was bidding on when I fell and nearly crashed through my sliding glass door a few weeks back. An ideal combination of weight, color, styling and shape that should definitely have this be a daily wear kinda hat for me but will also have me battling the urge to want to “save” this one for special occasions.
A HUGE thank you to @BobHufford for the tip off on this one.
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Wow! Thank you so much BillMy favorite of your collection. Just fantastic!
The best of all worlds, Strat.Stetson Stratoliner Vita Felt - Light Powder Blue
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Stetson Stratoliner Vita Felt - Light Powder Blue
4 3/4 unlined crown as shaped
3/8 light bluish white grosgrain ribbon
2 5/8 brim with 1/8 matching binding
86 grams
“All things come to those who wait” This one took some patience but it has now arrived and it is spectacular. An early Stetson Stratoliner in light powder blue Vita Felt. A wonderfully light weight unlined hat checking in at 86 grams. The thin felt presents a sleek sharp crease. It includes the super cool embroidered Stratoliner tip patch and beautiful blue rear sweat seam bow. This was the hat I was bidding on when I fell and nearly crashed through my sliding glass door a few weeks back. An ideal combination of weight, color, styling and shape that should definitely have this be a daily wear kinda hat for me but will also have me battling the urge to want to “save” this one for special occasions.
A HUGE thank you to @BobHufford for the tip off on this one.
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That's a real prize, Joe! Amazing catch, and it looks great!Stetson Stratoliner Vita Felt - Light Powder Blue
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Stetson Stratoliner Vita Felt - Light Powder Blue
4 3/4 unlined crown as shaped
3/8 light bluish white grosgrain ribbon
2 5/8 brim with 1/8 matching binding
86 grams
“All things come to those who wait” This one took some patience but it has now arrived and it is spectacular. An early Stetson Stratoliner in light powder blue Vita Felt. A wonderfully light weight unlined hat checking in at 86 grams. The thin felt presents a sleek sharp crease. It includes the super cool embroidered Stratoliner tip patch and beautiful blue rear sweat seam bow. This was the hat I was bidding on when I fell and nearly crashed through my sliding glass door a few weeks back. An ideal combination of weight, color, styling and shape that should definitely have this be a daily wear kinda hat for me but will also have me battling the urge to want to “save” this one for special occasions.
A HUGE thank you to @BobHufford for the tip off on this one.
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Stetson Stratoliner Vita Felt - Light Powder Blue
View attachment 318042
Stetson Stratoliner Vita Felt - Light Powder Blue
4 3/4 unlined crown as shaped
3/8 light bluish white grosgrain ribbon
2 5/8 brim with 1/8 matching binding
86 grams
“All things come to those who wait” This one took some patience but it has now arrived and it is spectacular. An early Stetson Stratoliner in light powder blue Vita Felt. A wonderfully light weight unlined hat checking in at 86 grams. The thin felt presents a sleek sharp crease. It includes the super cool embroidered Stratoliner tip patch and beautiful blue rear sweat seam bow. This was the hat I was bidding on when I fell and nearly crashed through my sliding glass door a few weeks back. An ideal combination of weight, color, styling and shape that should definitely have this be a daily wear kinda hat for me but will also have me battling the urge to want to “save” this one for special occasions.
A HUGE thank you to @BobHufford for the tip off on this one.
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Thank you Bowen! Very much enjoying it.The best of all worlds, Strat.
Epic hat, Joe.
Very happy for you.
B
Much appreciated... thank you DaleThat's a real prize, Joe! Amazing catch, and it looks great!
Will do! Thanks for the compliments StevenJoe, That is a wonderful looking Stratoliner. I really like the color. Wear it in good health.
Steven
Fantastic get Joe!! Congrats!Stetson Stratoliner Vita Felt - Light Powder Blue
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Stetson Stratoliner Vita Felt - Light Powder Blue
4 3/4 unlined crown as shaped
3/8 light bluish white grosgrain ribbon
2 5/8 brim with 1/8 matching binding
86 grams
“All things come to those who wait” This one took some patience but it has now arrived and it is spectacular. An early Stetson Stratoliner in light powder blue Vita Felt. A wonderfully light weight unlined hat checking in at 86 grams. The thin felt presents a sleek sharp crease. It includes the super cool embroidered Stratoliner tip patch and beautiful blue rear sweat seam bow. This was the hat I was bidding on when I fell and nearly crashed through my sliding glass door a few weeks back. An ideal combination of weight, color, styling and shape that should definitely have this be a daily wear kinda hat for me but will also have me battling the urge to want to “save” this one for special occasions.
A HUGE thank you to @BobHufford for the tip off on this one.
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Thanks so much Alan! Unfortunately no LotXXXXReally great catch Joe. Did you find a LOTXXXX number behind the sweat?
Thanks Panos!!!Fantastic get Joe!! Congrats!
Thanks so much Alan! Unfortunately no LotXXXX
Thanks Alan. I thought there was a real good chance there would be a LOTXXXX on this one but no dice. So I’m guessing with that patch and the vitafelt would put it between 42 and mid 40s?Thanks for checking... they end right around this time... 1942-43. It’s a really great hat.
I think this is the first vintage hat that is more sky or light blue than grey-blue. My Royal Stetson looks blue in some pics, but then more grey-blue in others.The felt color is a very light powder or pale sky blue... my phone camera wanted to photograph it a much richer blue tone that I tried to color correct as best I could. But I thought I would include the original ones just for fun.
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This one may too. Really depends on light. Indoors I see more grey in it than outdoor. Amazing how much the color shifts on yours!I think this is the first vintage hat that is more sky or light blue than grey-blue. My Royal Stetson looks blue in some pics, but then more grey-blue in others.
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