This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/7/2013
President Harry S. Truman's personally owned and worn classic grey fedora. Hat was originally from the estate of an Australian industrialist and philanthropist, Sir Edward Hallstrom, who reportedly asked Truman for the hat in exchange for an Audubon-inspired drawing gifted to the President by Hallstrom. ''Air-Vac Silver Beaver Fifty'' model hat is made by ''Mac Lachlan''. ''President Truman'' is written on a label under the band of the fedora. Measures 7.5'' in circumference. Also includes a signed magazine photo of Truman wearing a similar hat as he arrives with his family on a vacation to Hawaii. Signed ''Harry S. Truman'' above his photo in black ink. Measures 10.25'' x 8.75'', with two folds from mailing. Includes original envelope in which the photograph was returned, postmarked 20 October 1953 from Kansas City. Hat is originally from the 1972 estate sale of Sir Edward Hallstrom. Near fine condition overall.