St. Olaf College 3D object collection ➔ Green beanie
Hats
Creation: likely 1928 Single
1
items
Green felt beanie, or seamed cap, with a small visor. An inside tag reads, "7 1/4 | Lot | Price". "E S" is handwritten in black on the underside of the visor. The lining on the interior rim is leather, and the felt exhibits fading and small holes.
Green felt beanie, or seamed cap, with a small visor. An inside tag reads, "7 1/4 | Lot | Price". "E S" is handwritten in black on the underside of the visor. The lining on the interior rim is leather, and the felt exhibits fading and small holes.
Archives Work Area ➔ 250J
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).
This beanie was donated with other items owned by John Sylwester, a 1961 graduate of Saint Olaf College, and his father, Erhardt Sylwester, a 1930 graduate of the College.
Sylwester, John F. (donor)
Sylwester, Erhardt (related)
Sylwester, Erhardt (related)
College freshmen
beanies
caps (headgear)
caps (headgear)
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