St. Olaf College 3D object collection ➔ Green beanie


Hats
Creation: undated Single
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A green beanie, or seamed cap, with a red button on top and a small visor. "CArolE" is embroidered in white on the front.
Archives Work Area ➔ 250J
Archives Work Area ➔ 250K
Archives Work Area ➔ 250K
The name embroidered on the cap is in different cases.

From 1909 to 1969, it was a tradition at the College for first-year students to wear "Frosh beanies" or freshman caps. This cap marked the subjection of the incoming class to the sophomore class, which oversaw and often dictated first-year students in particular tasks. The beanie would eventually be discarded, either at the discretion of the sophomore class or at Saint Olaf Welcomes All Freshmen Day (S.W.A.F. Day).

College freshmen
beanies
caps (headgear)