The Stratoliner Society {VINTAGE}

[Blare]

Early Stratoliner Medalist with 2 ½” wide brim and 5 ½” open crown. Size is 7 ⅛. This felt was a joy to shape. The hat is very lightweight and in incredible condition other than some moth damage that is mostly all behind the ribbon.
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very nice, Brent

 

[oble]

Any insight into this vintage Stratoliner I recently picked up? I love the color scheme. Sadly the felt quality doesn’t seem very nice (stiff, hard to shape) and the brim at 2 1/4 is a bit small for my taste. But the colors are really nice.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Any insight into this vintage Stratoliner I recently picked up? I love the color scheme. Sadly the felt quality doesn’t seem very nice (stiff, hard to shape) and the brim at 2 1/4 is a bit small for my taste. But the colors are really nice.

Mid 1960s to 1970s is the best I can say.

 

[oble]

Any insight into this vintage Stratoliner I recently picked up? I love the color scheme. Sadly the felt quality doesn’t seem very nice (stiff, hard to shape) and the brim at 2 1/4 is a bit small for my taste. But the colors are really nice.

Mid 1960s to 1970s is the best I can say.

thank you for the insight! I appreciate your expertise.

 

[hambone71]

Good evening, Gents! I would like to submit my application for membership in this exclusive club. I’ve had this Strat for sometime now and I don’t believe I have ever posted it before. I’m estimating it’s from the 50’s based on certain criteria I’ve come across in this thread. However, I will yield to those who are far more knowledgeable in dating these vintage Strats.

I can tell you this felt is very soft and pliable. It’s a joy to shape. One of my most prized hats in my modest collection. As you can see, this hat has the wind trolley. Most I have seen do not. Not sure if this can be a clue in dating it. It has stars in the liner and the sweat. Oil silk liner tip is present. Any help or confirmation is appreciated.

 

[Blare]

Good evening, Gents! I would like to submit my application for membership in this exclusive club. I’ve had this Strat for sometime now and I don’t believe I have ever posted it before. I’m estimating it’s from the 50’s based on certain criteria I’ve come across in this thread. However, I will yield to those who are far more knowledgeable in dating these vintage Strats.

I can tell you this felt is very soft and pliable. It’s a joy to shape. One of my most prized hats in my modest collection. As you can see, this hat has the wind trolley. Most I have seen do not. Not sure if this can be a clue in dating it. It has stars in the liner and the sweat. Oil silk liner tip is present. Any help or confirmation is appreciated.
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A fine looking Strat is fabulous condition! You have it shaped so nicely. I would think a reasonable estimate is late 1940s to early 1950s.

 

[hambone71]

A fine looking Strat is fabulous condition! You have it shaped so nicely. I would think a reasonable estimate is late 1940s to early 1950s.

Thank you, Joe! I was very surprised and fortunate to get one in such great condition. I previously had it in a center dent with front pinches but I changed it up last night to give it a variation of a c-crown lowered in the rear. I think I like it much better now. Looks more like a classic Strat now. I'm happy with it and thank you for chiming in. I felt like it could possibly be late 40's. I'll take it!

 

[hambone71]

Good evening, Gents! I would like to submit my application for membership in this exclusive club. I’ve had this Strat for sometime now and I don’t believe I have ever posted it before. I’m estimating it’s from the 50’s based on certain criteria I’ve come across in this thread. However, I will yield to those who are far more knowledgeable in dating these vintage Strats.

I can tell you this felt is very soft and pliable. It’s a joy to shape. One of my most prized hats in my modest collection. As you can see, this hat has the wind trolley. Most I have seen do not. Not sure if this can be a clue in dating it. It has stars in the liner and the sweat. Oil silk liner tip is present. Any help or confirmation is appreciated.
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I wanted to add an additional photo of the top of the crown. Sorry for the shadows.

 

[BobHufford]

Circa 1953 (stars in sweat band logo, leaves in liner logo, older red/white factory sticker) Royal Stetson Stratoliner. Size 7-1/4. Medium gray with green undertones and a coppery ribbon and binding. 2-7/8 brim, 5” open crown. Needs a bath.

Love the store name!

 

[oble]

Thanks to the information and knowledge of folks on this forum I kept looking and found this early Stratoliner. What a great hat. Now I understand what makes these sought after. Cheers everyone for the tips!

 

[Blare]

Thanks to the information and knowledge of folks on this forum I kept looking and found this early Stratoliner. What a great hat. Now I understand what makes these sought after. Cheers everyone for the tips! View attachment 549939

That is a fabulous find. very much like the one I wore today. Congratulations. Wear it well!

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Circa 1953 (stars in sweat band logo, leaves in liner logo, older red/white factory sticker) Royal Stetson Stratoliner. Size 7-1/4. Medium gray with green undertones and a coppery ribbon and binding. 2-7/8 brim, 5” open crown. Needs a bath.

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Love the store name!

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Congrats - wear it in good health sir. Your Stratoliner is an excellent example of 50's hats. The color hue is dynamite, IMO.

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Congrats on the Stratoliner.

That is a fabulous find. very much like the one I wore today. Congratulations. Wear it well!

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Wow! Your Stratoliner has all the features! Tip, sweat condition, felt hue and excellent condition - wow again! Congrats.

 

[M Hatman]

I FINALLY got one (that fits, I have had a few....that did not...I have a silver belly mid 50's right now in 7 1/4). Late 40's very early 50's. Red/white blocking tag, orange re-order tag. Lovely dark steel grey with blue tones.....the ribbon was matching at one time....I LOVE what the years have done to it! A little over 2 5/8" brim (almost 2 3/4")and 5 1/2" crown. Liner is a yellow gold, with the entire tip being a darker shade. Felt is pretty awesome!!!! Very, Very, Soft!!

Sold at:

 

[Blare]

I FINALLY got one (that fits, I have had a few....that did not...I have a silver belly mid 50's right now in 7 1/4). Late 40's very early 50's. Red/white blocking tag, orange re-order tag. Lovely dark steel grey with blue tones.....the ribbon was matching at one time....I LOVE what the years have done to it! A little over 2 5/8" brim (almost 2 3/4")and 5 1/2" crown. Liner is a yellow gold, with the entire tip being a darker shade. Felt is pretty awesome!!!! Very, Very, Soft!!
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That is a really great looking Strat, Mark. Love the colors

 

[M Hatman]

That is a really great looking Strat, Mark. Love the colors

Yep....If I only have this one and find no others....I am very happy....this one ticks all the boxes!!!

 

[BobHufford]

Late 1950s, early 1960s (? — the keyhole long oval tags confuse me) Royal Stetson Stratoliner. Nice, clean example.

 

[carouselvic]

 

[M Hatman]

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Little did I EVER anticipate looking at a hat thread and walking away desiring a banana split with sugar wafers.....

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Little did I EVER anticipate looking at a hat thread and walking away desiring a banana split with sugar wafers.....
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Or Southern fried chicken & waffles.

 

[carouselvic]

subliminal be damned…overt for me…