White Castle Uniform Cap, 1980-1990
THF810543 / White Castle Uniform Cap, 1980-1990
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Artifact Overview
White Castle staff wore this style of hat beginning in the mid-20th century. When the restaurant first opened in 1921, White Castle introduced staff uniforms--including head coverings--as part of multi-step guidelines for presentable appearance, a practice that continues today. The uniforms simultaneously alleviated potential concerns about food safety and created a universal customer experience across different locations.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cap (Headgear)
Date Made
1980-1990
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in The Gallery by GM
Object ID
92.39.1.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of White Castle System, Inc.
Material
polyester (fiber)
Technique
Machine sewing (Technique)
Color
Royal blue (Color)
Dimensions
Length: 9.5 in
Diameter: 3.25 in
Inscriptions
front, exterior, embroidered:
White Castle
inside:
Duke Uniform Tailors, Inc.
Columbus, Ohio
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