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What were millions of kids wearing on their heads in 1955?

Question #42312. Asked by ellie42.

JReid
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At the risk of showing my age, the answer is coonskin caps, which were inspired by the Walt Disney series of Davy Crockett TV adventures that starred Fess Parker as the Tennesee frontiersman and Buddy Ebsen as his sidekick.

Dec 18 2000, 3:01 PM
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Davy Crockett hats - racoon skins with dangly tails at the back.

Dec 14 2003, 4:50 PM
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I think this is probably the earliest craze that I can remember clearly - Davy Crockett hats.

Dec 14 2003, 4:50 PM
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Hamlet.

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It also could be the Mickey Mouse Club hats...

Dec 14 2003, 4:53 PM
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