Hand sewn, an iconic piece of American Folk Art celebrating Americana to the best extent. Constructed of a cotton bunting. Red, white, and blue, with some fading as pictured.
The hat made and marked on the inside band, "Shannon & Sokup/Manufacturers Cincinnati, Ohio'. Pictured is an advertisement from 1892 / The Catholic Telegraph.
Included is a period metal hat stand.
Provenance: A Midwest Collection