Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Fedora |
Catalog Number |
2003.49.282 |
Maker |
Stetson/John B Stetson Company |
Date |
ca. 1965 |
Material(s) |
Straw/Cotton/Leather |
Dimensions |
D-5.25 Dia-9 Cir-33.5 inches |
Description |
This man's "stingy brim" ridding fedora is made of faded black straw. It has a black leather interior headband that reads "Stetson Select" and "John B Stetson/Company." Another gold stamp on the interior headband reads: "Lair and Oldham/Quality Store/ 114 E. Main St./Georgetown, Ky." It is size 7 1/4" and has a 2" cotton printed band (blue and black swirls) around the outer crown. It is machine-stitched, with a tan cotton bow at the back center of the interior. |
Notes |
From the collection of materials related to Frank Bradshaw- a rider, trainer, and horse owner in the Saddlebred horse industry. Frank Bradshaw lived and worked in Georgetown, Kentucky for a significant part of his life and career. This hat was sold at "Lair and Oldham" in Georgetown, Ky. |
Collection |
Frank Bradshaw Collection |
People |
Lair and Oldham Stetson Bradshaw, Frank Cleveland, 1912-1991 John B. Stetson Company |
Subjects |
Hats Clothing & dress |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |