Hat
Object number2012.75.1
Manufacturer
J. Hats
Datec. 1977
OriginScranton, PA
MediumStyrofoam; paper
Credit LineGift of Bernard A. Burns
DescriptionStyrofoam hat. Paper banner around the top is red, white, and blue and has campaign message. The hat has a texture that makes it look woven.Dimensions4 x 13 x 3 x 14 x 37 in. (10.2 x 33 x 7.6 x 35.6 x 94 cm)InscriptionsRed and blue printed text on paper around crown "Foerster/Mayor".
MarksOn underside of crown at center is text "MADE / IN / USA" inside a raised circle with "J HATS. / SCRANTON PENNA" around border of raised circle.
Historical NotesThomas J. Foerster was a Democratic politician who held a variety of political positions in Allegheny County. He was seen as one of the last "machine" politicians from the area. In 1977, he was the democratic nominee for Pittsburgh Mayor. However, he lost the general election to incumbent Mayor Richard Caliguiri. Part of a collection belonging to Bernie Burns. The collection documents Firefighters Local No. 1, the firefighting union of which Bernie Burns was the president; his life as a firefighter; and additional items that document growing up in Lawrenceville in the 1960s and 1970s.
Previous owner
Bernard A. Burns
Related person
Thomas J. Foerster
(1927 - 2000)
Related institution
Democratic Party
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