Hat
Object number2011.127.173
Manufacturer
Haentze Theatrical Hat Company
Retailer
Esser Costume Company
Dateafter 1956
OriginPhiladelphia, PA
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumFelt, leather, metal, 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 painted rivets. Black leather inner band.Dimensions7.5 x 8.875 x 33 in. (19.1 x 22.5 x 83.8 cm)MarksPaper tag inside band has text "ESSER COSTUME CO. / PITTSBURGH, PA. / 7 1/8".
In gold on inside of inner band reads: "HAENTZE THEATRICAL HAT CO. / PHILADELPHIA".
Historical NotesIn 1956, Victor Haentze began making made-to-order hats in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to "give an edge" to the costume business he had inherited from his father. He became known for styles that were the most authentic available. The Esser Costume Company is assumed to be the local Pittsburgh distributor of these hats. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
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Esser Costume Company
