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Cap, Military

Object number2014.9.1

Manufacturer Artcraft Blazers (founded 1950)

Date1941

MediumWool; thread; leather; ribbon

Credit LineGift of Audrey Lazar.

DescriptionDark blue WWII Navy uniform hat.Dimensions4.5 x 10.75 x 2.75 in. (11.4 x 27.3 x 7 cm)
InscriptionsInside sweat band: oval sticker with a gold "L" in the center
Historical NotesRobert (Bob) Lazar started ArtCraft which was a Pittburgh based company. The company started in 1950 as a small business with only three sewing machines. In 2002 the company had grown into an international company making 15,000-18,000 blazers, coats and pants a year. The company supplied blazers to everyone from security guards, fireman and policeman to the Boy Scouts.

Related institution United States Navy

Related person Robert P. Lazar

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