"Stetson" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A stetson is a type of wide-brimmed hat that was originally designed for cowboys in the late 19th century. It is typically made of felt or straw and has a wide brim to protect the face and neck from the sun. The name "Stetson" refers to John B. Stetson, the American hat manufacturer who designed the hat in the late 1860s. Over time, the term "stetson" has also become a generic term for any wide-brimmed hat, although the original Stetson brand is still well-known for its high-quality hats.
Stethalgia refers to a feeling of nostalgia for the monitor, keyboard, and other mechanical office equipment of the past, specifically the stenotype machine, a specialized keyboard used for stenotype reporting. This term was originally coined by Rosie Freedman's 2011 blog post about her affection for the "old soul" charms of the stenotype machine and the sense of community that stenographers shared with this technology.