Hat, Jack McConnell Original - Willie Oates

 
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Jack McConnell Original Hat
Hat, Jack McConnell Original - Willie Oates
Jack McConnell Original Hat
Jack McConnell Original Hat

Hat, Jack McConnell Original - Willie Oates

Object number2008.158.10.1
Date1996
MediumFeather, Rhinestones, Synthetic Fabric
Dimensions12 x 11 x 7 in. (30.5 x 27.9 x 17.8 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
  • Hat
DescriptionRoman Soldier's Helmet style hat designed by Jack McConnell for Willie Oates to wear while she carried the Olympic torch in 1996. The organizers of the torch relay would not allow Willie to wear the hat because it was a fire hazard. Her family stated that she was very upset but she found other occasions to wear her hat.
Status
On view
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