Fedora
Object number2011.127.186
Manufacturer
Frank H. Lee Hat Company
Retailer
Penney's
Date1960
MediumFelt, cloth, feathers
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionBrown, felt fedora. Black cloth-lined brim and hat band. At bow in hat band are two small feathers, one red and one white.Dimensions5 x 32.5 in. (12.7 x 82.6 cm)MarksAlong inside band: "PENNEY'S / MARATHON (R)"
"XXX / QUALITY"
Inside crown of hat: " MARATHON / M / PENNEY'S".
Historical NotesThe Marathon line of fedoras was made exclusively for Penney's by the Frank H. Lee Hat Company. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
On View
Not on viewRuth's Hat Shop
c. 1890
The McGilley and Company
c. 1954