February 2013 Auction Ends Wednesday, February 6th, 5pm Pacific
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Arthur Ashe's hat worn in his high-profile arrest outside the White House during a protest of the U.S. government's expulsion of Haitian refugees. Ashe's arrest, which took place on 9 September 1992 is well-documented, and photos of Ashe wearing this hat appeared in worldwide press. He died less than six months later. Fittingly, cream color woven hat features a black band with white lettering: ''NAACP''. A label sewn within indicates hat was union-made in the U.S. Measures 12.5'' at its widest and 4.75'' tall. Warping from folding, else near fine. With an LOA from Arthur Ashe's widow.
Hat Worn by Arthur Ashe During His Famous Arrest Outside the White House in 1992 at a Protest Regarding the Expulsion of Haitian Refugees From the United States
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