Man’s Grey Felt Fedora

American businessmen wore this style of hat throughout the 20th century. It conveyed that the wearer earned his income as a white-collar worker.

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Date: 1940s

Gift of Mrs. D. C. Jones, TTU-H1978-241-007

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