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Man's Hat

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Lawrence Eddy American, 1892 - 1980

HatterMade by John B. Stetson Company American

RetailerSold by Ware Pratt Company American

Dateabout 1960s

MediumMachine-stitched straw, leather, and polyester

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x diameter): 5 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 14in. (14 x 31.8 x 35.6cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Annetta E. Brigham

DescriptionPale straw hat with pinched crown and a three-inch, slightly upturned brim. Hatband of pleated brown polyester crepe, printed with gray dots arranged in circles. Brown leather sweatband; interior is unlined. Paper label gives size: "1/8".

Object number2001.49.15

MarkingsStamped polyester label mounted inside crown: "STETSON/ Premier" [with a shield]. Stamped in gold on sweatband: "STETSON/ Premier/ GENUINE PANAMA" and a shield with "JOHN B. STETSON/ COMPANY". Also: "Ware Pratt Co./ QUALITY CORNER/ WORCESTER" and "L <> E".

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