I found this cute hat this weekend at the Hawaii Collectible Show. A quick glance at the label read "Golden Falcon" which is how the seller had it tagged. However, when I got it home and in better light the label read: "Golden Falcon Eastern Airlines Original by Play Toppers" I did a little research and found that the Golden Falcon logo was first used in 1959 to coincide with the introduction of Eastern's Golden Falcon Prop-Jet Electra service. I wonder if the hat was worn by a "stewardess" back then? Linn
What a Score, Linn! I especially like the little rhinestone embellishment on the top button. I'd *think* that it was worn by stewardesses. Maybe we can find a pic of the entire uniform? off to google land. ;)
That's a wonderful find, Linn! The rhinestoned button on top is the icing on the cake, especially if it was indeed part of a stewardess uniform. I look forward to learning more about it... And I can see this looking perfect on you!
I did a quickish search & didn't find any pics of the actual uniforms from that time frame or using Golden Falcon. There must be something out there, but I'm not sure where to look now.
Lynne - That is so neat. I will have to revise my dating. When I did a search for Play Toppers I found a similar hat on Sydney's site but it doesn't have the Golden Falcon label but it does have the rhinestone emblishment! Mine isn't velvet - it's woven. Linn
