Dean, James. (1931-1955). James Dean's Motorcycle Cap.
A vintage canvas motorcycle cap with leather bill by Hook-Fast Company, Inc., owned and worn by James Dean. A motorcycle enthusiast like his idol Marlon Brando, Dean went so far as to by a Triumph 500cc TR5 Trophy model bike after seeing Brando ride a similar model -- and wear a similar hat -- in The Wild One. The cap is in Fine to Very Fine condition with moderate wear. From the Bill Hickman Estate, a stunt driver ("Bullit," "The French Connection"), actor and close friend of James Dean, sold with a detailed letter of provenance from the LA Prop & Wardrobe Co. 10 x 9 x 4 inches (25 x 23 x 10 cm).
A very rare item from the American actor whose moody, rebelious persona resonated in films such as East of Eden and Rebel Without a Cause (both 1955). He died tragically young in an automobile accident but still remains a film legend.
Dean, James. (1931-1955). James Dean's Motorcycle Cap.
A vintage canvas motorcycle cap with leather bill by Hook-Fast Company, Inc., owned and worn by James Dean. A motorcycle enthusiast like his idol Marlon Brando, Dean went so far as to by a Triumph 500cc TR5 Trophy model bike after seeing Brando ride a similar model -- and wear a similar hat -- in The Wild One. The cap is in Fine to Very Fine condition with moderate wear. From the Bill Hickman Estate, a stunt driver ("Bullit," "The French Connection"), actor and close friend of James Dean, sold with a detailed letter of provenance from the LA Prop & Wardrobe Co. 10 x 9 x 4 inches (25 x 23 x 10 cm).
A very rare item from the American actor whose moody, rebelious persona resonated in films such as East of Eden and Rebel Without a Cause (both 1955). He died tragically young in an automobile accident but still remains a film legend.