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Title |
Borsalino Hat |
Description |
Borsalino hat, a type of fedora, replica of the one worn by Al Capone. Tan in color with indented crown and black ribbon around the middle connecting in a bow decoration on the left side. The brim of the hat has a slight curvature. Inside of the hat there is a thick brown inner band with multiple stamps and a bow by the connected stitching. Additionally, attached to the inner band is a sizing tag that reads "7 1/2". The first stamp reads: "BORSALINO FABBRICA DI CAPPELLI ALESSANDRIA GRAND PRIX-PARIS 1900 "REG U.S. PAT. OFF."" the second stamp reads: "MADE IN ITALY BY ORIGINAL HOUSE FOUNDED IN 1857" the third stamp reads: "PESCA" the fourth stamp reads: "BASKIN CHICAGO EVANSTON" The inside of the hat is also lined with a beige satin fabric with a large stamp in the middle of the inside of the hat. The stamp reads: "QUALITA EXTRA SUPERIORE (Large Crest with Banner that says Borsalino) ALESSANDRIA MARCA DESPOSITATA MADE IN ITALY" |
Dimension Details |
8 in L x 7 in W x 4 in H (inner) |
Material |
Wool Felt |
Search Terms |
Borsalino Chicago Evanston Fabbrica di Cappelli Alessandria Hats Italy Paris |
Collection |
Hats |
Object Name |
Fedora |
Object ID |
Hat 14 |