Child's Coonskin Cap, 1958-1960
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Davy Crockett, an American frontiersman of legendary fame, became one of the biggest overnight successes in television history. During the winter of 1954-1955, the Walt Disney show aired a trio of television programs starring Fess Parker as Crockett. Americans went crazy for Crockett! Children loved Crockett-related accessories like this coonskin cap.
Davy Crockett, an American frontiersman of legendary fame, became one of the biggest overnight successes in television history. During the winter of 1954-1955, the Walt Disney show aired a trio of television programs starring Fess Parker as Crockett. Americans went crazy for Crockett! Children loved Crockett-related accessories like this coonskin cap.
Artifact
Cap (Headgear)
Date Made
1958-1960
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
86.118.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of William S. Pretzer
Material
Fur
Flannel
Cardboard
Felt (Textile)
Color
Brown
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 4.75 in
Width: 8 in
Length: 10 in
Inscriptions
On badge: Walt Disney / OFFICIAL / Davy Crockett / ... / 41
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