A Stetson Cowboy Hat Accompanied by a Photograph of Secretary Albright

Western-style cowboy hat in beaver felt with braided rope embellishment.
Label: Stetson
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: United States

Approximate Measurements:
Size Label: 56, 7
56" Approximate Circumference

Materials: Beaver fur felt, horse hair, braided textile

Photo signed O'Neill / Aspen 2001 August
Size: 8" x 10"

Hats, like jewelry, can be expressive. From her teenage years in Colorado, Albright developed a fondness for Stetsons. She rekindled this affection when traveling as Secretary of State, both because she liked the look and because, as she said, “I had more bad hair days than I could count."

Condition:
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