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The product is a vintage Oliver Tractor salesman sample hat by Hawley Tropper, featuring a nice old stock advertising. This original piece of memorabilia is themed around agriculture and showcases the brand's history in the United States. It would be a unique and nostalgic addition to any collector's display focusing on Oliver tractors or agricultural advertising.
Oliver Tractor Helmet Hawley Tropper 1690 safari/pith style
This hat is in good condition... See pictures... This is an advertising item from Oliver Tractor... It is from the former St Charles IL.
The decorative strap across the front brim is intact and secure..... The inner headband and green chord are in great condition, and the metal hardware that secures the band to the hat is secure
This is a vintage Hawley Tropper pressed fiber sun helmet, produced by the Hawley Products Company. This specific example is a piece of corporate advertising for the Oliver Farm Equipment Company, featuring their slogan, "Finest in Farm Machinery".
Manufacturer: Hawley Products Company, based in St. Charles, Illinois.
Known commercially as the "Tropper" or "Hawley Tropper". While often called a "pith helmet," it is technically a pressed fiber sun helmet made from fibrous pulp (materials like wool, cotton, or linen) impregnated with resin or varnish for waterproofing.
These were widely manufactured from the mid-1930s through the 1940s. While highly popular as military training gear during WWII, they were also marketed for civilian use, such as for the Boy Scouts and as agricultural promotional items
The decal represents the Oliver Farm Equipment Company, formed in 1929 and prominent throughout the mid-20th century until acquired in 1960. Agricultural dealers frequently gave these helmets to customers as promotional handouts.
