Beanie

Object number2017.29.1

Datec. 1945

OriginUnited States of America

MediumWool felt; Metal; Plastic

Credit LineGift of Donadl W. Paul

DescriptionNavy blue wool felt beanie or cap. Upturned brim around entire cap; brim has serrated top edge. Eighty-eight (88) metal and plastic multi-colored charms are attached to the hat brim and crown with black thread or metal rings.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 3.75 × 8.25 × 8.5 in. (9.5 × 21 × 21.6 cm)
InscriptionsCopper heart charm on brim has text “I / LOVE / YOU”.

Silver basketball charm on brim has text “N.Y.U. / VIOLETS”.

Gray heart charm on brim has text “I / LOVE / YOU”.
MarksInterior has blue-green painted text off-center that is largely illegible but includes "MADE IN U.S.A." and "WOOL".
Historical NotesBeanie hat, also called a Jughead, that belonged to the donor Donald W. Paul, and was worn c. 1945. The donor was born in 1937. The hat came with charms attached and his mother added additional ones.

Previous owner Donald W. Paul (born 1937)

Related institution New York University