Man's Ranch Hat

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Man's Ranch Hat

c. 1930s

Made by Miller Brothers Hat Co., Inc., New York

John B. Stetson of Philadelphia is credited with inventing the cowboy hat in the 1860s, based on the sombreros of Mexican vaqueros. Although undoubtedly utilitarian, with a protective wide brim and insulating high crown, by the early twentieth century the large hats had become part of the romanticized image of the American cowboy. This hat, made by a New York firm, has a hot pink satin lining that seems more suited to a screen Western than a ranch or roundup.

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Object Details

Title:

Man's Ranch Hat

Date:

c. 1930s

Artist:

Made by Miller Brothers Hat Co., Inc., New York

Medium:

Wool felt, silk and cotton grosgrain ribbon

Dimensions:

17 1/2 x 15 3/4 x 7 inches (44.5 x 40 x 17.8 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

Gift of Madeline Funck, 1985

Accession Number:

1985-114-1

Geography:

Made in United States, North and Central America

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