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On behalf of President Roosevelt, George B. Cortelyou asks Edward M. Knox to send a black slouch hat similar to the ones he previously made.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-25
There is a flurry of activity in Washington, D.C., with people running around and an “express wagon” and “florist.” A number of signs are posted: “Bulletin—It is proposed to run Mr. Longworth for governor of Ohio,” “Later!! He has just been mentioned for U.S. Senator,” “Bulletin—A real lace hat from Paris has just arrived via messenger boy,” and “Important bulletin—Mr. Longworth has just lighted another cigar. Great excitement prevails.” A newsboy holds a newspaper that reads, “Extra—Nick has just had a sandwich.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02
A typical advertisement from the fashion journals of the early 1900s. This one advertises a motor veil to be worn by women while riding in automobiles.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1910
President Roosevelt, wearing his Rough Rider uniform, looks at the style of hats worn by past presidents U.S. Grant, Abraham Lincoln, and George Washington, but the hat he likes best, atop a stand labeled “Imported Hat – All the Style in Europe,” is a crown labeled “Imperialism.”
George B. Cortelyou writes to Edward M. Knox to request a hat for President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-09
George B. Cortelyou writes to Edward M. Knox to inform him that the silk hat, usual style and size, should be sent to President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-27
President Roosevelt accepts the Puerto Rican hats sent to him by the R. H. Comey Company. He is glad that the company is able to employ so many Puerto Ricans, and hopes that it continues to experience success and expand so that it can contribute to the further economic development of Puerto Rico.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-02
President Roosevelt thanks Richard M. Saltonstall, and says that “the only thing I doubt is whether I have any straw hat quite respectable enough for the band,” but promises to wear it if he can find one.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-04
President Roosevelt thanks Arthur S. Burden for the “club hatband.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-02
Theodore Lyman thanks President Roosevelt for his hospitality on Saturday night. He enjoyed his time in Washington immensely. If Roosevelt gets extra specimens on his African trip that the National Museum in Washington does not want, the museum at Harvard would welcome them. Lyman hopes that Roosevelt does not listen to Gerrit Forbes and opt to wear a felt hat.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-16
Richard M. Saltonstall, President Roosevelt’s classmate at Harvard College, is sending him a Porcellian Club hat ribbon before Roosevelt leaves for vacation at his home in Oyster Bay, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-03
Postcard featuring the word “Delighted” in white letters on a blue background. A cowboy hat appears at the top right and pince nez glasses at the bottom left. A handwritten message written by an unknown individual to Margarette M. Robson is included on the reverse.
1908
Full-length portrait of Theodore Roosevelt standing and holding a hat.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1903-07-06
Photograph showing Theodore Roosevelt standing in open carriage, tipping his hat.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1903-05-22
Photograph showing President Theodore Roosevelt standing in open carriage tipping his hat.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1903-05-22
Photograph showing President Roosevelt, standing in an open carriage with three other men, and tipping his hat to the public. A horse’s head takes up majority of right frame.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1903
President Theodore Roosevelt stands on the deck of a ship waving his hat.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1907-10-08
Full-length standing portrait of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1901
President Roosevelt stands on the deck of a ship waving his hat.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1907-10-08
Photograph showing Theodore Roosevelt walking in top hat, tails, and medal with men, carriage, and horses in background.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1910-06-23