Aviator's Cap Hat

Description

Hat in the form of a white leather Aviator's Cap. The domed ovoid crown is made in six triangular sections, and has straps which extend down and buckle under the chin with two oval gilt metal links. The cap is lined with black satin, and has an inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label: "Adolfo / New York Paris" Retailer's Label: "Amen Wardy / El Paso Texas"

Physical Description

Measurements: Side to Side: 10 cm. Front to Back: 14 cm. Height: 18 cm.

Creation Information

Adolfo, 1933- 1965~.

Context

This physical object is part of the collection entitled: Texas Fashion Collection and was provided by the UNT College of Visual Arts + Design to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 100 times. More information about this object can be viewed below.

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Retailer

  • Amen Wardy Amen Wardy (USA) (est. ca. 1960 in El Paso, Texas; Relocated to Newport Beach, California ca.1976)

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Description

Hat in the form of a white leather Aviator's Cap. The domed ovoid crown is made in six triangular sections, and has straps which extend down and buckle under the chin with two oval gilt metal links. The cap is lined with black satin, and has an inner black grosgrain ribbon hatband.

Designer's label: "Adolfo / New York Paris"
Retailer's Label: "Amen Wardy / El Paso Texas"

Physical Description

Measurements:
Side to Side: 10 cm.
Front to Back: 14 cm.
Height: 18 cm.

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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.

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Creation Date

  • 1965~

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Added to The Portal to Texas History

  • May 27, 2014, 5:32 a.m.

Description Last Updated

  • June 3, 2024, 9:23 p.m.

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Adolfo, 1933-. Aviator's Cap Hat, physical object, 1965~; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286812/: accessed June 7, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting UNT College of Visual Arts + Design.

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