The University’s sophomore and junior classes of 1900 and 1901 went a step further and voted to have “class hats.” Similar to jockey caps or rounded baseball caps, they were made from henrietta – a woolen fabric – and lined with gray satin. “A group of wearers presents a pretty ...
Hoeflich—founder of novelty manufacturing corporation American Merri-Lei—was tuned in to a growing interest in having portable access to news and entertainment. The hats sold for $7.95 and came in seven stunning hues. In spite of its initial popularity, the radio hats were discontinued in 1955...