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When is a Stetson a Stratton?

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Practically Family
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I thought I'd enquire of NY State Police Headquarters PIO where they get their Stetsons cleaned, reblocked, etc., hoping I might find someone in, well, shooting distance.

To my surprise, I got this response right back:
"We do not service nor repair the Stetson's. They are 'recycled' back to Stratton Hats.
They do offer a renovation service. Please refer to their website for further information."

http://www.strattonhats.com/

Thank you.

Public Information Office
New York State Police

The irony is that a DSP magazine is still entitled "The Stetson.":eusa_doh:
 
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Stetson doesn't make uniform hats anymore.

If you haven't read deep enough, Stratton owns Winchester where lots of custom hatters get their felt bodies from.
Most of Winchester's production goes to Stratton.
 

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Practically Family
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Stetson doesn't make uniform hats anymore.

If you haven't read deep enough, Stratton owns Winchester where lots of custom hatters get their felt bodies from.
Most of Winchester's production goes to Stratton.
Thanks, I haven't researched or read anything on this; just discovered the NYS DSP (mis)use of Stetson by accident this morning and was just passing it along. But thanks for the mfr reference.
 

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