I portray several Chautauqua characters for history groups and I am a member of an amateur theater company in Northern California and this is an excellent hat for both affiliations. As it is waterproof I will also wear it to inaugurations and other formal daytime outside events. The hat fits well, holds its shape, is crushable and therefore packs easily for travel. I'm pleased with this purchase and have enjoyed being a customer of Historic Emporium for a number of years.

I LOVE H.E.'s products! I love the fact that they let me come in and actually try things on. It really SELLS the products. I'm picky, and I have very specific needs. I really need to KNOW how something looks and feels, because I use these items in my magic/juggling act. Overall, their clothing has held up well, and believe me, I'm HARD on props and clothing! Their variety of clothing & styles is AMAZING. I am a life-long customer. And I am VERY MUCH a paying customer. To get the same outfits made would be FAR more expensive than buying them from Historical Emporium. I LOVE this company!!! Steve Koehler