Safari-like hat of olive green with four-sectioned crown. Green grosgrain ribbon and bow as trim. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Unlined with grosgrain headband. Stamp on inside headband: "Made in France Especially for / Best & Co."
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Best & Co.
Best & Co. (New York, New York, USA) (est. 1879 by Albert Best, branches opened throughout east. Closed 1971, label briefly revived 1997, ended 2009)
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Hat
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Safari Hat
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Safari-like hat of olive green with four-sectioned crown. Green grosgrain ribbon and bow as trim. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Unlined with grosgrain headband.
Stamp on inside headband: "Made in France Especially for / Best & Co."
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Texas Fashion Collection
The UNT Texas Fashion Collection is dedicated to the preservation and documentation of historically significant fashion, and serves as an educational and inspirational resource for students, researchers, and the general public. This vital resource is part of the UNT College of Visual Arts + Design.