Object Details
Associated Name
Green Bay Packers
maker
Foamation
Description
The cheesehead hat is worn by fans of Wisconsin sporting teams. The term Cheeshead originated as an insult coined by opposing fans from neigbouring Illinois, a term referencing Wisconsin's role as America's Dairy capital.
The moniker was embraced by Wisconsinites, with inventor Ralph Bruno intventing the first foam cheeshead hat in 1987. Official hats, produced by Bruno's Foamation Company, are often worn by spectators attending local games featuring such teams as the Milwaukee Brewers, the University of Wisconsin Badgers, and the Green Bay Packers.
This example was purchased at the University Bookstore in Madison, Wisconsin.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1999
ID Number
2000.3010.01
nonaccession number
2000.3010
catalog number
2000.3010.01
Object Name
hat
Physical Description
poly foam (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 12 cm x 35 cm x 35 cm; 4 3/4 in x 13 3/4 in x 13 3/4 in
place made
United States: Wisconsin, Milwaukee
associated place
United States: Wisconsin
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Football
Sports Fans
web subject
Sports
Subject
Sports spectator
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1197069