This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/1/2014
Offered is an official University of Wisconsin freshman cap likely dating to shortly after the turn of the century. Hat is constructed of eight green wool panels with a red button on top and a red felt "W" stitched to the front. Interior of cap features a size 7 tag along with a leather sweatband stamped with "Official Freshman Cap Distributed by University Co-Operative Madison, Wisc." Original owner has also written his name (Manford K Dietrich) and address (914 W. Dayton St.) on the interior of the leather sweatband. Some soiling present to cap, which remains in excellent overall condition given its advanced vintage. (62P0172)