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Cavanagh Fedora Hat, circa 1955, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: B415.02.0003.00001

Abstract

Fedora felt hat with wide grosgain band. The term fedora was named after an 1882 play starring Sarah Bernhardt. In 1928, John Cavanagh created the company of Cavanagh-Dobbs, which included his own label of Cavanagh Hats. In 1932, John Cavanagh founded the Hat Corporation of America, merging his brands with those of Knox and Dunlap. The store where the hat was sold, Neusteters, is embossed on the inside of the hat. The hat is taller than the hats made in the 1960s. Lined in satin, appears the name Cavanagh, the logo, and "Cavanagh Hats, 47th street, New York." The inside leather band has "Sam" emobssed in gold lettering.

Dates

  • circa 1955
  • circa 1950

Creator

Extent

From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet (Three record boxes)

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection contains a check protector (check writing machine), a Hebrew English bible, name plate, business cards, a tin construction hat and pith helmet. It also contains a Cavanagh fedora and a Knox derby hat, two smoking pipes, a tallith bag, and two belt buckles.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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