Cap, Baseball
Object number2015.38.2
Manufacturer
New Era Cap Company
OriginUnited States of America
MediumFabric/Plastic/Metal
Credit LineGift of Sybil Epstein
DescriptionWolfe's softball team cap. Gray fabric with red button at top of crown, six red eyelets around dome, and applied red and white "W" on front at center. Bill is a rounded square with green fabric underside. Gray plastic adjustable strap on back. White fabric sweatband.Dimensions5 x 7.25 x 10.5 in. (12.7 x 18.4 x 26.7 cm)InscriptionsApplied red and white fabric "W" patch on front at center.
MarksWhite fabric maker's tag inside on proper left side of sweatband with red embroidered text "SINCE 1920 / New Era / DUPONT VISOR / PRO MODEL / MEDIUM-LARGE / MFG. IN U.S.A."
Historical NotesSoftball cap associated with the H. Wolfe Iron and Metal Company owned by donor Sybil Epstein's father and started in 1943. Sybil and Art Epstein both worked for the company until it went bankrupt in 1983.
Related institution
H. Wolfe Iron and Metal Company
Related person
Art Epstein
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