Bollman Hat Company 1960s Bollman Heritage Collection Jackie in Pinstripe Grey

Bollman Hat Company celebrated its 100th year in the 1960s. With longer hair styles and the emergence of lower car roof lines, hatlessness in America created a challenging time for hat makers. The 1960s again saw America in great turmoil and social conflict. The Civil Rights Movement quickly became a nationwide focus and the Womens Liberation Movement caught fire with the publication of Betty Friedans The Feminine Mystique. This was also the era of rock -n- roll, the hippie counterculture, political turmoil and the Vietnam War. The assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963 stunned America. While the country grieved the loss of the popular president, his widow provided inspiration to countless citizens. Throughout the horrible incident, Jackie Kennedy was a pillar of strength and poise.Sharp fashion sense was one of the manifestations of womens lib, featuring a variety of looks from seductive hem lines to carefree hippie to a tailored business look. The Jackie is a neat, stylis