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Object Name |
Hat |
Catalog Number |
2012.011.01 |
Description |
Modern military-style hat with a hard, shiny visor and soft navy blue crown. Hatband is an open woven cane-type material, providing ventilation. Front is decorated with light blue braid across top of visor, and shiny metal badge pinned to front of crown says "La Crosse Transit Co." and has a picture of a blue city bus on it. Interior of cap has a label with Ernest's name. |
Year Range from |
1965 |
Year Range to |
1978 |
Provenance |
Bus driver's hat, worn by Ernest Howard in La Crosse, WI. Howard drove for the La Crosse Transit Co. in the 1960s and 70s, retiring in 1978. |
Used By |
Ernest Howard |
Made By |
Midway Cap Company, Chicago |
Owned By |
Ernest Howard |
Dimension Details |
Size 7 1/4 |
People |
Howard, Ernest |
Subjects |
Clothing & Accessories |
Search Terms |
Uniform La Crosse Transit Company La Crosse Municipal Transit Utility (MTU) |