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Embroidered "1773" Boston Tea Party Two-tone cap - Khaki/Charcoal

Embroidered "1773" Boston Tea Party Two-tone cap - Khaki/Charcoal

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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 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 khaki/maroon, khaki/navy, one-tone  khakicharcoalhunter green, and maroon, and as a leather patch cap.

The "1773" Boston Tea Party design is also available in a crewneck shirt for men and womenwomen's v-neckcrewneck sweatshirt in brown, as a handmade braceletvinyl decal, and sticker.

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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."

Shipping

Flat-rate shipping: Regardless of the number of items you order, the shipping price for shirts, caps, unframed prints and posters, bracelets, lapel pins, pendants, and button packs is $5.95.

For hooded and crewneck sweatshirts, mugs, and blankets, the shipping cost is $8.95. 

Our flat rate shipping means you can add two or more t-shirts, sweatshirts, or caps for no additional shipping charge.

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All original designs are copyrighted by The History List

All designs are copyrighted by The History List and the History Nerd text and design on t-shirts is a registered trademark. If you see a knock off, please let me know.

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Nearly everything we offer is designed by us and 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.

All original designs are copyrighted by The History List.

Every product that is made in America states that in the product description and includes the "Made in U.S.A." graphic. There are a relatively small number of items where we’ve not been able to find a manufacturing partner here in the States, but we continue to look.  

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Joel M.
History List Review

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!

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Josephine S.
Ben Franklin History Nerd hat

Got this for my brother who loves history, especially WW2, and the Civil War. He loved the hat and was proud to wear it.

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Cassandra Z.
Awesome!

My boyfriend loves it! Fits well and it’s overall great quality

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WILLIAM S.
"1773" Boston Tea Party cap

This is a very good quality cap with the great 1773 design rendering. Great value for the price.

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edward c.
1773 TEA PARTY CAP...CHARCOAL

Nice cap...I like a cap that fits low and this one is perfect....quality material...lightning shipping....thanks Lee

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Adrienne T.
Great Hat

This is the second cap my husband has purchased, it's well made, wears well, and looks awesome. Highly recommend this hat.

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Brad S.
Great !

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!

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Bliss C.
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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.