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“It's A Magic Hat !” from the story about Stack O'Lee

Mississippi John Hurt was known for the hats he wore and for the mentions of hats in his songs; particularly in his version of Stack O'Lee. According to John's telling of the Stack O'Lee story, Stack believed that his hat was magic, and that he could not be harmed if he wore it.

Hat colors are Black or Chocolate Brown, available in Sizes Small, Medium, Large, or Extra-Large.

To convert your Head Size to our Hat Sizes:

Small = 21.5 inches or smaller             Medium = 22 ¼ inches
Large = 23 inches                               X-large = Greater than 23 7/8 inches

                             $ 80.00 plus $ 9.95 Shipping within Continental United States.
                                  Please ask about Shipping Rates to other countries.

Send Check or Money order to: Mary Hurt-Wright
                                                  520 Milton Lane
                                                  Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

The Mississippi John Hurt Blues Foundation is proud to offer hats that we know “Daddy John” would have approved and worn himself. Each hat has John's actual signature on the hatband embroidered in gold thread, and is a beautiful memento of his legacy. Our Broner Lite Felt Hats are 100% wool, water repellent, packable, and
made in the USA.

              Fred Bolden
           Grandnephew of
        Mississippi John Hurt
http://www.mississippijohnhurtnews.com
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Roger Gibbs & Webmaster Frank Delaney
                Pacific NW Blues Duo
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