{"product_id":"vintage-1950s-college-freshman-beanie-dink-cap-historical-pins","title":"Vintage 1950s College Freshman Beanie \"Dink\" Cap Historical Pins","description":"Authentic mid-1950s college freshman \"dink\" beanie, a significant artifact of mid-century Ivy League collegiate culture. This personalized multi-panel felt beanie is decorated with a curated collection of pins and memorabilia gathered by the original student during their college experience. Large white silk tassel hangs down. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes the following pins and insignia:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I Like Ike\" Campaign Button: Original Eisenhower presidential campaign button (circa 1952\/1956).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Drake Relays\" Commemorative Pin: Iconic track and field event insignia. Commemorating 50 years 1909-1959. Des Moines, IA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"S.I.A.\" Organizational Pin: Campus club or fraternity insignia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNautical Ship's Wheel Motif w\/eagle and GS lettering: Mariner Scouting for Girl Scouts USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuill and Scroll pin - international honorary society for high school journalists\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWisconsin Forensic Association\/ Speech\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThespian Janus pin with masks of comedy and tragedy \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJanesville High School pin gold and navy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandpainted words and logos include: \"Pres\", \"Wisc\", \"N\", \"Sr. Sis\", \"Dartmouth\", and \"Roblee\" across the front. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTop of the hat are pom-poms shaped into three-dimensional love birds - a classic example of \"Greek life\" or \"sweetheart\" customization. In the 1950s, this kind of decoration often signaled that the wearer was \"pinned\" or \"going steady.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Vintage condition consistent with age and previous use as a curated collection piece.","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45604107583535,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/9325\/3423\/files\/f93ce72b-9e02-4d1f-8ef2-b8bea58c7d20.jpg?v=1783971860","url":"https:\/\/rarejulevintage.com\/products\/vintage-1950s-college-freshman-beanie-dink-cap-historical-pins","provider":"RareJule Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}