April 2014 Auction Ends Tuesday, April 29th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/29/2014
Incredibly rare and iconic cowboy hat worn by the legendary John Wayne in six major westerns. Wayne wore the hat in the 1961 film ''The Comancheros'', the 1963 film ''McClintock!'', the 1965 film ''The Sons of Katie Elder'', the 1966 film ''El Dorado'', and the 1969 film ''The Undefeated''. Camel-colored felt cowboy hat has ''John Wayne / 'Comancheros''' written in black marker to underneath of front brim, with an additional ''John Wayne'' written in black marker to leather sweatband, as well as ''#3'' written in green pen to leather. Hat's brim measures 16'' in length and is 5'' tall. Inside measures 7'' in diameter. Six little holes to brim. With provenance from the Collection of John Wayne, the Collection of Chuck Roberson (the actor's stunt double), John Hagner's Hollywood Stuntmen's Hall of Fame, and Mecum Auctions, Santa Monica, CA, July 26-27, 2013, lot F168. Overall very good.
Scarce John Wayne Cowboy Hat Worn in Six Films That Defined The Iconic Actor's Western Career
Click above for larger image.