Dwight D. Eisenhower Fedora Felt Hat with Brim and Ribbon, by Caxton, New York. A gentleman's fedora felt hat by Caxton, New York, with wide brim, fitted with a 5 cm brown grosgrain ribbon band, the interior lined in leather and silk. Height: 15 cm; Width: 31 cm; Depth: 35 cm. Provenance: Mrs. Dwight D. Eisehower, Gettysburg PA; Mrs. Emerson F. Fackler, Camp Hill, PA (mailing label post marked 21 October, 1969). President Eisenhower's Caxton fedora, crafted in New York with a broad brim and grosgrain ribbon band, reflects the classic mid-century American menswear favored by Eisenhower during his years in office. His personal style became closely associated with the calm authority of his presidency, that resonated deeply with postwar America. Preserved in a mailing box with shipping label. With a photograph of Eisenhower waiving a similar or the same hat. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing