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".On View
Not on view
late 19th century