Name/Title
HatEntry/Object ID
1975.6Description
Hat made from beer cans and yarn. The cans (Miller Lite) form the tall sides of the crown, creating a top hat shape. They are joined together and rest of the hat is formed with crocheted variegated yarn in red, white, and blue.Context
This style hat was a brief fad in 1974 and 1975. The color scheme was in keeping with the anticipation of the 1976 US Bicentennial.Acquisition
Accession
1975.6Source or Donor
Cate, DavidAcquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
HatNomenclature Sub-Class
HeadwearNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsMaterial
Aluminum, AcrylicRelationships
Related Events
Event
US Bicentennial Celebration