Lyndon B. Johnson Trademark Resistol Western Felt Hat Presented to Gregory Peck in May 1968....

Description

Lyndon B. Johnson Trademark Resistol Western Felt Hat Presented to Gregory Peck in May 1968. Tan felt "Open Road" hat made by Resistol with brown leather sweatband and cream-colored silk lining. The sweatband is stamped "The Lone Star" XXXXXXX Beaver, Made in Texas" and "Designed by Harry Rolnick for President Lyndon B. Johnson" with gold colored Texas on the lining that reads "Johnson City LBJ Ranch." President Johnson presented this hat to Gregory Peck when he and his wife visited Johnson's ranch in May, 1968 and Mr. Peck can be seen wearing this hat in photographs as well as video footage of the two men together seated in the wildflowers. The President kept a supply of these hats on his ranch and would give them away to guests. Accompanied by the original Resistol tan leather silk-lined hat box measuring 19" x 17.75" x 8.5". The hat is in Very Fine condition with only a trace of gentle handling. The hat box shows some scuffs, light scratches, and small dent/indentation on one of side.

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