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Hat

Object number2007.120.1

Date1940-1980

MediumCotton; Ink

Credit LineGift in memory of Ralph J. Boles

DescriptionWhite cotton chef's hat. Round top, wide rectangular flat band, creased above band. Rectangular white tag with black screen printed label inside hat band.Dimensions9.75 x 11.25 in. (24.8 x 28.6 cm)
MarksTag reads: "[in cursive] Angelica 7 1/4".
Historical NotesA chef's hat from the H.J. Heinz Company. Ralph J. Boles (b. 1927) likely collected the hat during his tenure at Heinz. Born and raised in the Troy Hill area, Boles worked at Heinz's North Side plant for nearly 35 years. He was an officer in his union (Canning and Pickle Workers Union-325) and was also active in the nearby Teutonia MΣnnerchor.

Related person Ralph J. Boles

Related institution H.J. Heinz Company

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