Hat
Object number2011.127.174
Retailer
Esser Costume Company
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumFelt, leather, cloth, plastic, foam
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionBlack felt hat with rounded top and short brim lined with cloth. Black plastic hat band affixed with two brown plastic rivets with images of an eagle. Brown leather inner band.Dimensions7.25 x 9.125 x 32.25 in. (18.4 x 23.2 x 81.9 cm)InscriptionsPiece of tape inside band that possibly reads: "TEDDY".
MarksPaper tag stapled inside band has text "ESSER COSTUME CO. / PITTSBURGH, PA. / 7 1/9 R-17".
Historical NotesThe Esser Costume Company was a local Pittsburgh distributor of these hats. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
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