Cap
RetailerSold by
UConn Co-op
American
Clothing MakerMade by
Nike
American
Date2004
MediumMachine-stitched twill-woven black cotton embroidered with white, gold, blue, purple, and orange
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 6 x 9 x 11in. (15.2 x 22.9 x 27.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionBlack cotton baseball cap commemorating the University of Connecticut 2004 men's basketball national championship.
The cap is sewn in six sections, each with thread-covered eyelet holes, and with a stiff brim. The two front sections are stiffened and feature white, gold, and blue embroidery. The front logo consists of an outline of the Alamo over a gold star and the words "20 NCAA 04/ National/ Champions." Under this is embroidered a white and gold basketball with navy blue stars and the word "UCONN" embroidered in navy. The stiff brim of the cap has a gray and red Nike sticker on it, and the edge is piped with gold. To the proper left of the main logo is another embroidered logo featuring an orange basketball, a yellow representation of the Alamo, and white, purple, yellow, and red words: "NCAA/ Final/ Four/ San/ Antonio/ 2004." To the proper right of the main logo is a gold embroidered Nike logo. On the adjustable velcro strap in the back of the cap the words "Remember the Alamo" are woven in gold with a white star to either side.
The cap is sewn in six sections, each with thread-covered eyelet holes, and with a stiff brim. The two front sections are stiffened and feature white, gold, and blue embroidery. The front logo consists of an outline of the Alamo over a gold star and the words "20 NCAA 04/ National/ Champions." Under this is embroidered a white and gold basketball with navy blue stars and the word "UCONN" embroidered in navy. The stiff brim of the cap has a gray and red Nike sticker on it, and the edge is piped with gold. To the proper left of the main logo is another embroidered logo featuring an orange basketball, a yellow representation of the Alamo, and white, purple, yellow, and red words: "NCAA/ Final/ Four/ San/ Antonio/ 2004." To the proper right of the main logo is a gold embroidered Nike logo. On the adjustable velcro strap in the back of the cap the words "Remember the Alamo" are woven in gold with a white star to either side.
Object number2004.39.4
MarkingsAdhesive label applied to the outside brim of the cap with a red and white Nike logo above the word "Team." To the right of this logo are the black words "Official/ Locker Room/ Product/ Made for and worn by championship athletes" on a gray background.Sewn-in woven ribbon label on the inside brim of the cap with colors and writing identical to that of the first label.
Silver holographic adhesive label attached to the inside of the brim. It reads "Officially Licensed/ Product of the/ NCAA/ N10421623."
White satin-faced ribbon label sewn to the underside of the brim. Black printing reads "RN#58323 CA#05553" then "100% Cotton/ Exclusive of/ Decoration/ Made in China/ One Size Fits All" in English, French, and Spanish. The back of this tag provides washing instructions in the same three languages.
Stiff white paper label printed in black attached to inside brim of cap reads "UConn Co-op" and "Price/ $21.99."
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