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Embroidered "1773" Boston Tea Party Two-tone cap - Khaki/Navy
Embroidered "1773" Boston Tea Party Two-tone cap - Khaki/Navy
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If you know the event this design refers to, then you understand why I wrote "for hardcore history folks." If you're not sure what this is all about, you'll find an explanation below.
Our exclusive "1773" Boston Tea Party design is embroidered in New England on the front of a pigment-dyed two-tone 100% cotton twill cap.
The cap has an unstructured crown with top button and six sewn eyelets. Curved bill with six rows of stitching. Self-fabric slide closure with brass buckle and grommet.
Also available in maroon, khaki, charcoal, hunter green, khaki/charcoal, khaki/maroon, and as a leather patch cap.
The "1773" Boston Tea Party design is also available in a crewneck shirt for men and women, women's v-neck, crewneck sweatshirt in brown, as a handmade bracelet, vinyl decal, and sticker.
Explore our other caps in this collection.
The Historic Event Behind the Design
There's no name or other explanation on the shirt, which is why we labeled it "for hardcore history folks." We asked our Facebook community to explain the history behind the design:
"The Tea Act of 1773 gave the British East India Company a monopoly on tea sales in America.
On the evening of December 16th, 1773, Bostonians, following the lead of the Sons of Liberty and disguised as Narragansett or Mohawk Indians (sources disagree), boarded three ships and destroyed 342 chests of East India Company tea, which they dumped in the harbor.
The destruction of the tea was the final straw for Parliament and led to the Intolerable Acts of 1774. These closed the port of Boston, instituted a military government, quartered troops among the population, and allowed all British officials charged with a crime to stand trial in Great Britain instead of the Colonies.
Many years later George Hewes, a 31–year–old shoemaker and participant, recalled "We then were ordered by our commander to open the hatches and take out all the chests of tea and throw them overboard. And we immediately proceeded to execute his orders, first cutting and splitting the chests with our tomahawks, so as thoroughly to expose them to the effects of the water."
Thanks to Chuck Burks, Nicole René Shults, Dennis Conley, Janet Raychouni, and Kevin Nelson for their contributions.
As Larisa Moran Prinz commented, "Be a rebel and stump the average person."
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All original designs are copyrighted by The History List
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Almost all of the new products we offer are designed by us and made in America and most of our Rare Finds were made in America.
Our original designs are based on our nation’s history and our love of American history. Read more about other things we've created, including The History List, History Camp, and The Pursuit of History, in addition to The History List Store.
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Our nation’s history—Our original designs
Great purchase cap better than the pictures and I truly appreciate the prompt shipping.
I’m extremely happy with my hat purchase. The hat itself is made well. It’s not that thin cheap material. The logo on the front looks great the letters are a silver/gray color and Franklin is a nice royal blue. Highly recommend and I will definitely order from The History List again.
We discovered a History Nerd hat at the Old North Church gift shop in Boston and my son fell in love with it. There was panic in our house if the hat ever went missing, so we were so happy to find the History List site to buy a back-up. I wish he'd branch out to other colors, but the red is his favorite. It has held up great to daily abuse by a 7-year-old proud history nerd. Now, if you would only make more of your clothing in children's sizes.
Quality hat. Love the logo.
I've been waiting for a chance to buy one of these. Good quality and construction.
A great hat. My puppy chewed up my old one that I have worn for over 3 years. Very classic low profile and washable. I was lucky you had another one in stock. Can't buy another hat like this anywhere.
I love, love, love this hat! I love the red color and the fit is perfect. Some hats don't have enough of it to fit your head well but this one is a well made one that covers your head and fits beautifully Thank you so much for a high quality items and I am truly a history nerd!
Love the hat! Great quality
It was excellent quality and very comfy. I myself am a public historian and history nerd so this was the perfect addition to my collection!
Got this for my brother who loves history, especially WW2, and the Civil War. He loved the hat and was proud to wear it.
My boyfriend loves it! Fits well and it’s overall great quality
This is a very good quality cap with the great 1773 design rendering. Great value for the price.
Nice cap...I like a cap that fits low and this one is perfect....quality material...lightning shipping....thanks Lee
This is the second cap my husband has purchased, it's well made, wears well, and looks awesome. Highly recommend this hat.
Aside from the fact this is a quality cap it is a phenomenal conversation starter. One person said “ that shows how much you know about the revolution it started in 1776! “ I then explained the Boston Tea Party and other early events. She then wanted to know about The History List. Thank y’all!
it’s a great hat and well made the only problem was that the “khaki” was less tan and more of a green. my mother still loved it so it wasn’t a wasted purchase.
These caps are an excellent quality made cap. Just the thing for a Rough Rider enthusiast.
The Rough Rider cap is perfect!
This is a really cool historical hat. I probably have worn it every day since I have purchased it.
I have a couple history-based shirts & sweatshirts and I wanted a cap to complete the look; this is the one! Couldn't ask for a better low-profile cap with robust material & excellent print work, especially at this price point.
I am now a stylish "History Nerd".
Boston Tea Party
Sent as a gift to my nephew who loves history as much as I do. He loved the surprise and said it looks great and fits perfectly.
The quality and the design are excellent.
Great quality, great fit. You keep coming out with Roosevelt items knowing you have at least one customer. Thanks and keep them coming.
Matches my Rough Rider shirt perfectly! Great low rise 'Dad' cap!
As always, The History List, has come through on great ideas for gift ideas for my husband for Christmas. He loves history and loves the shirts and items from this company. He has gotten so many compliments over the years! ❤️
Good image, good cotton.
I love the fit of my new History Nerd ball cap! Great colors, too.
Unique logo and a great unstructured fit! This hat has become my new "go-to." I'm very happy with this purchase!
