Cap, Baseball
Object number2010.46.3
Manufacturer
Nissin Caps and Bags
OriginPhilippines
MediumCloth, metal, plastic
Credit LineGift of Richard Roth
DescriptionBlue cap with white and red embroidery on front with business name. The cap has a plastic closure at the back and a metal button at the crown.Dimensions4.25 x 7 x 10.5 in. (10.8 x 17.8 x 26.7 cm)InscriptionsWhite and red embroidery on front: "ROTH / DISCOUNT CARPET WAREHOUSES".
MarksCloth label "NISSIN / MADE IN PHILIPPINES / NISSIN CAP".
Historical NotesPart of a collection of materials related to Roth Carpet Company, which was based out of Monroeville, Pennsylvania. The Roth business was started by donor Richard Roth's father and grandfather after the St. Patrick's Day flood in 1936 which caused demand for carpet cleaners. The business closed in 2009.
Related institution
Roth Discount Carpet Warehouses
(1936 - 2009)
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