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    Posted 14 years ago

    jrwllm
    (59 items)

    This hat was worn by Western Union Messenger Bicyclists in the early 1900's. The sign on the hat is celluloid and to have survived all these years without breaking is quite extrodinary in itself.

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    Comments

    1. Steve Tidwell, 14 years ago
      My dad delivered telegrams in Pomona as part of Western Union. He new every street from McKinley down to Phillips
    2. Leonardo Greco, 13 years ago
      I have a Gene Autry Hat he give me in 1952, he used during a show at the New Jersey state fair, also I have a signed color picture of Gene on his hores. this photo is not a copy. Both items are for sale
    3. cocacolakid97 cocacolakid97, 13 years ago
      I remember seeing one of these on blazing saddles! lol
    4. Ivan Ivan, 13 years ago
      "Telegram for Mongo, telegram for Mongo."
      "I'm Mongo."
      LOL

      Sweeet hat!
    5. bob, 13 years ago
      I'd love to purchase the Gene Autry hat!!!

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